Half-Life
Sierra - Sierra
PlayStation2
Release date: 1970-01-01
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Half-Life
Date undefinedI realize I'm reviewing an old game here and I'm writing this review with 2008 standards. Please keep in mind I am only reviewing the PS2 version (not PC).
If you're one of those fans considering to track this old game (on PS2) and spend lots of money on it -- don't bother wasting it.
The PS2 version is just really frustrating. Some games still look good on the PS2 even to this day. However, this game just isn't worth tracking down and playing it again, on the PS2.
Like most games that are poorly ported onto console, this game is no exception. There are many slowdowns. That is my biggest complaint. It's not that the graphics are so demanding, but it just isn't optimized well.
This game is considered a classic and really took FPS to a whole new level when it came out. However, to fully appreciate that, even in today's standard, go with the PC. Instead of paying $20 or more for the PS2, just for the rare factor (unless you just want to put it on your shelf or something and collect dust), it's better to buy the Half-Life Anthology (where you get many expansions) for less than $10 now. You don't even need a fast computer and everything will be smooth. Plus, you'll get to use a keyboard and mouse -- the way it is meant to be played.
But for better graphics, I recommend getting the Orange Box, which has Half-Life 2 and even the original Half-Life with updated graphics.
So my 1-star rating is for the PS2 version.
Half-Life
Date undefinedLet me just say that after playing this game, you will never look at FPS games in the same way again. The PC version of this is better in every way, but that is to be expected no matter what the game is (usually this is true anyway).
From the moment you step off the underground tram, you are thrust into a world that is very dangerous, and very intriguing. This game, along with Deus Ex, has possibly the best storyline and gameplay of all time. You are in danger every second of this game, and you have to be smart about your actions. If you run blindly into an area, you will 99.9% likely be cannon fodder for whatever lies in wait for you. The government special forces, mutated monsters, and various environmental hazards are all that separate you from freedom...and/or instant death. Be careful how you run around this government facility or you will be reloading a saved game quite frequently.
Obviously, this game is dated now but it is still one of the best games ever created. The graphics, AI, and storyline are incredible. I absolutely recommend this game to anyone whom is interested in a realistic, gripping FPS game.
Overall = Excellent
Half-Life
Date undefinedThe story was good and flowed very nicely throughout the whole game, but the most suprisingly outstanding aspect of the game was the enemy AI. Not too many games out there that i've played have enemies that are smart enough to do a lot of stupid things that drove me nuts and challenge my skills, but this game did. Does anyone know any other game that have great challenging enemy AI that I can play? I'd greatly appreciate the information. And if you haven't tried the game yet, give it a try. It may be older than current games in some ways, but it still got it where it counts, which is in the game play. Thanks, and have fun.
