Rate Half-Life 2

Dom · Nov 16, 2004, 02:57 PM

Overall, how would you rate Half-Life 2? On a scale of 1-10, 1 being one of the worst games ever made and 10 being one of the best games ever created.

germanjulian · Nov 16, 2004, 03:20 PM

before anyone votes. I would say play at least 5 hours before you vote. otherwise its useless. doom3 was amazing the first hour... then... well you know

***Zardon*** · Nov 16, 2004, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by germanjulian

before anyone votes. I would say play at least 5 hours before you vote. otherwise its useless. doom3 was amazing the first hour... then... well you know

excellent point.

technonerd · Nov 16, 2004, 03:52 PM

so does that include time getting the game, installing and get on steam? Those tooks me 5 hours. :P

Sandok · Nov 16, 2004, 04:16 PM

I have played it for hours and must say... It's anything but a Doom 3 and more of a Far Cry... Differnet gameplay types, different stuff (from puzzles too I don't know what

) and all... A real legend!!! Only bad thing IMHO (steam as a base)

***Zardon*** · Nov 16, 2004, 05:25 PM

Im giving it a nine, 1 point is deducted for the whole reliance on steam.

The375Boy · Nov 16, 2004, 07:19 PM

AMEN to that!!!! i thought it was retarted that you "MUST HAVE INTERNET CONNECTION" i hope thats just to start and register the game, i hope when my cable goes out i can still play regular mode, but nonetheless steam is bad for a foundation

NuTz · Nov 16, 2004, 07:19 PM

10!

- lovin it!

Warpy · Nov 16, 2004, 07:28 PM

Well I'd have to say that my eyes are very red, my head is making a buzzing sound and my skin is glowing in the dark!!

I'd give this game a 9, Steam has been annoying for some as already mentioned.

Geminiwave · Nov 16, 2004, 07:54 PM

yeah I'd have to agree. Its pretty fun. I rated it an 8 mostly because the graphics arent so eye-popping. If you get close to objects the textures are pretty aweful. And yes, I have all graphics to max with fairly good AA and AF.

I love this game though. The one thing about it is that for me its basically Psychotoxic with a better story(yes I know that psychotoxic is the same engine). Honestly the gameplay is almost identical.

nuG · Nov 17, 2004, 01:20 AM

i thought graphics are the best i ve ever seen. also i enjoyed the litle things like when throughing a paint can with a gravity gun it splatters all over. I laughed my head off when the white zombie dude statred chasing after me. The puzzzles are somewhat unique, as they mostly have to do with the physics engine. hm i give it an 8, because it gets repeptitive sometimes.

Sandok · Nov 17, 2004, 01:25 AM

Well the good thing about source is that it's prettier than Farcry and DOOM 3 and runs actually better and on a higher res

snakebiteuk35 · Nov 17, 2004, 02:39 AM

Ill give it 8 Look's great

Im stuck already.

~~HawK~~ · Nov 17, 2004, 05:26 AM

A 1, and if there would be a zero I used that..
MUST HAVE AN INTERNET CONNECTION, I know several people, who'd barely can afford a computer let alone having an monthly 40 euro internet bill.
Still they would love to buy and play this game, and they can't
once again those who are willing to buy a worth buying game are being punished !!! and drivin in illegality, because they cant do otherwise.
So what's next?? every time is use a program I have to call the maker ?
Or when I want to read a book i've to call the writer?
or when drinking coffee I should call Columbia ??

This is seriously getting out of hand,
Valve, I'm sure it is a wonderfull game as was HL1 *sold 8 million copys doesn't ring a bell??*.
But for me it stops here, wich goes for any developer who'd follow Your "annoy the customer" example.

**Asmoday** · Nov 17, 2004, 05:33 AM

I agree with the above statement about the internet requirment, that is just plain idiotic!!
Otherwise disregarding the internet deal, i gave it a full 9....i've played it for a couple of hours last night, and the only thing that holding the 10 away for me is that....i don't know how to say this, but the story doesn't feel as solid as with the original halflife.

But hey, no one is perfect

.... I really love this game so far, it's easy on par with Farcry IMO...

BurL · Nov 17, 2004, 06:05 AM

In my opinion It's the new standard for games

. I gave it a ten, I played for hours and havent got bored with it and the steam Issue isnt really an issue with me, so thats why It got a ten from me.

lenchmob · Nov 17, 2004, 10:41 AM

Simply said I give HL-2 a 10.....

**Vikingod** · Nov 17, 2004, 10:49 AM

it is easily said a 10. I dont remember the last time i had this much fun playing a game. i can't believe i can even play. My mobility radeon 9000 plugs this game at 60fps with all the details on high with the DX8.1 path. i can't belive it. I was expecting like 20fps at best.

MythicaL · Nov 17, 2004, 11:37 AM

9 since it's a good game, but -1 because of Steam

**MIG-31** · Nov 17, 2004, 11:49 AM

9/10..........only downfall is the activation via steam,could there be any problems with hl2 if in the future i sold on not being able to re-ativate if all the system/ip/username does not match.

CDsDontBurn · Nov 17, 2004, 12:04 PM

played from midnight to 4am last night. giving the game itself a 9, but if possible the whole steam thing a 1 (no zero available). so averaged out it's like a 5 or 6.

Sgt.Slug · Nov 17, 2004, 12:36 PM

I gave it 8/10 because:
- no mp modes(yes I know there is CS:S, I'm talking just even DM period would be nice, lots of people DID enjoy playing HL1 DM...)
- graphics are good, not elite. Going up to walls looks like we are back to Duke3d. But graphics overall are good. The bullet marks for a crowbar hitting something kinda bad.

I feel sorry for people without internet etc, but Steam to me is a good thing and maybe that will come to you as you continue to use it. I love the updates etc. Get up in morning turn on steam, come back later and update done with ZERO effort. I like how I can launch all my games from one common place and as well submit bugs and feature requests etc all directly thru game or steam. At the same time there is also VAC etc coming that will also keep the playing field clean from cheaters. But anyhow.. I love HL2 its the most immersive game I have played since...umm, I don't know when..it's keeping me entertained at least and now I need to get a team together to work on a mod.

~~SDXY~~ · Nov 17, 2004, 12:56 PM

i give it 9.9/10

don't care about steam problems because steam is good 90% of the time.

dipstick · Nov 17, 2004, 01:12 PM

Was there ever any doubt

I give it a 10!!!

*CATALYST maker* · Nov 17, 2004, 01:25 PM

I gave it a 10 since it simply is the best game ever created in the history of PC, Console, or Arcade gaming. No game has ever drawn me in as much as this one has. Yesterday morning when I came to ATI and activated it, there was a big circle of people that sit around me staring at my monitor. Everyone here was drooling. I can safely say this will be by far the most played game of all time by us ATI employees.

Good work Valve. Now I better get back to more "testing"

Sgt.Slug · Nov 17, 2004, 01:43 PM

Wouldn't also be because it's a first major ATI preferred game, now would it?

It's a quality title thats for sure!

*CATALYST maker* · Nov 17, 2004, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgt.Slug

Wouldn't also be because it's a first major ATI preferred game, now would it?

It's a quality title thats for sure!

Nope. My second favorite game of the year is FarCry and thats an NVIDIA marketed game. So I dont really care which company sponsors what game. Im just a hardcore gamer at heart and can praise a good game when I see it.