This is about as good as shooter and action games get. Valve took all of the original's strengths and amplified them. I had more fun commanding my bug army than I did my real one, I made sure to honor my bug troops before leaving Nova Prospect. The vehicles also rule, the mud boat and desert car were way cooler than the cringe minecarts in the original. The levels are beautifully designed to reward maximum engagement with all the game's mechanics. I often found myself thinking "I wonder if this stupid shit will work" and then it always did, which is a signifier of a great game.