It should go without saying: This is the most influential first person shooter of the new milennium. There are two eras of First Person shooter, those that existed before Half Life 2 and those that existed after.

Physics. Story. Music. World. Characters. All perfected in Valve's smash hit that set the standard for games in the West in terms of plot, presentation, and overall success.

You can't do Half Life 2 or its subsequent expansions justice in word, only through play.

The multiplayer of this game is also WAY more fun that It really could be thanks in part to the amazing physics engine (that still holds up) and wonderful modding community that kept it alive thanks to the tools gifted by Valve.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2021


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