Разработчик: Valve
Описание
Семичасовая война проиграна. Земля признала поражение. Инцидент в Чёрной Мезе — это лишь далёкое воспоминание. Игрок вновь поднимает монтировку учёного-исследователя Гордона Фримена, обнаружившего себя на наводнённой пришельцами Земле, ресурсы которой стремительно опустошаются, а население сокращается. Фримену навязана незавидная роль спасителя человечества от зла, которое он выпустил на свободу в Чёрной Мезе. И очень многие дорогие ему люди надеются на него.
Half-Life 2 — это эпохальный шутер от первого лица, который «заложил основы для следующего поколения игр» (PC Gamer). Вас ждёт захватывающая кампания с беспрецедентной физикой, обеспечивающей невероятный уровень погружения, и головокружительными сражениями.
Включает дополнения Episode One и Episode Two
Сюжет Half-Life 2 продолжается в двух дополнениях-эпизодах — полноценных приключениях в мире Half-Life, действие которых происходит после основной игры. Они доступны в главном меню, а после прохождения первого дополнения вы сразу же перейдёте ко второму.
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
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Поддерживаемые языки: english, french, german, italian, korean, spanish - spain, russian, simplified chinese, traditional chinese, dutch, danish, finnish, japanese, norwegian, polish, portuguese - portugal, swedish, thai
Системные требования
Windows
- ОС *: Windows 7, Vista, XP
- Процессор: 1,7 ГГц
- Оперативная память: 512 MB ОЗУ
- Видеокарта: Видеокарта с поддержкой DirectX 8.1 и SSE
- Место на диске: 6500 MB
Mac
- ОС: Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3 или выше
- Оперативная память: 1 GB ОЗУ
- Видеокарта: Nvidia GeForce8 или выше, ATI X1600 или выше, Intel HD 3000 или выше
Отзывы пользователей
this is a classic the storeys amazing, the game play is great, and in has set the bar for how games are stuctured to this day i belive everyone should try this classic masterpiece!!
This is one of the best games in history. The story, physics, and graphics are still amazing even for today. Although valve has not given much attention to it lately (besides the anniversary update) the community is absolutely wonderful. (also the porn's pretty good)
great story great gameplay great level design great music
gud game :)
very overrated and not as good as the portal games but an overall good game best part is running over combine with the boat
This game is one of the GOAT, honestly, it's been around for some time and it kinda holds a dear place in my heart, as I remember Steam Client in its infancy and have watched it grow over years and it's become something remarkable and this game is one of the many pillars which helped Steam and Valve Corp climb to the top. I would recommend this to anyone who is into FPS and games that require strategy and thinking the many levels through to get to the next stage. It really helps your brain wake up and look at games in a bit of a different way and I appreciate the time put into the mechanics (for the time this was released, they were new and nearly revolutionary for PC play. It had me on my toes and on the edge of my seat with my first playthrough. I will most-likely play it again someday soon. Hope we get a HL3 someday LOL
Half-Life 2 is not just a sequel; it’s a revolution!
Released in 2004, this game took everything that made the original a masterpiece and amplified it to groundbreaking heights, redefining the possibilities of interactive storytelling and game design.
Even today, it stands as a shining example of what video games can achieve as a medium.
The game thrusts players back into the boots of Gordon Freeman, the silent and enigmatic physicist, now awakening in a dystopian world ruled by the oppressive Combine.
From the haunting introduction in City 17 to the climactic showdown at the Citadel, Half-Life 2’s narrative is a masterclass in pacing and atmosphere.
The world feels alive, yet suffocating, with every encounter painting a vivid picture of a society struggling under alien domination.
Half-Life 2’s crowning achievement is the Source engine, which powered the game’s stunning visuals and realistic physics.
The game’s physics-based puzzles and combat mechanics were revolutionary for their time, making every interaction feel tangible and dynamic.
The introduction of the Gravity Gun was a stroke of genius, transforming mundane objects into deadly weapons and creating a playground of destruction and creativity.
The game’s level design is impeccable!
Whether you’re navigating the eerie canals of Ravenholm, surviving a harrowing drive along Highway 17, or leading the resistance in epic street battles, each segment feels distinct and memorable.
The balance between combat, exploration, and storytelling keeps players engaged from start to finish!
The supporting cast, including the ever-resourceful Alyx Vance, adds emotional depth and humanity to the experience. Alyx, in particular, is a standout character, her rapport with Gordon bringing warmth and levity to an otherwise bleak setting.
The enigmatic G-Man also makes a return, further deepening the series’ aura of mystery.
Visually and aurally, Half-Life 2 was a marvel of its time.
The detailed environments, lifelike character animations, and atmospheric lighting remain impressive, while the dynamic sound design and sparse, haunting soundtrack enhance immersion.
Half-Life 2 is a landmark achievement that set the bar for storytelling, gameplay, and technology in video games.
It’s a journey that captivates from the first moment to the last and remains as influential and enjoyable today as it was at release.
Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a newcomer, Half-Life 2 is an unmissable experience that exemplifies the very best of gaming.
A classic game that anyone who's ever played PC games should try at least once. The workshop support means that you can now combine some of the most ridiculous mods out there together. You can now make the Combine McDonalds workers that drive Russian BMPs and turn Alyx into a technicolor anime girl with a single click.
A timeless classic that forever changed gaming and, my favorite fact about it, introduced the gaming standard for missing textures, the purple-and-black checkerboard textures! It is rather sad that Valve had held off making the third entry because they always want to break the standards and innovate, though, but if it is in the works, I am thrilled to see what Valve cooks up next!
This is the first shooter game i played on pc, and man i had so much fun playing it. This game is truly a masterpiece.
This game is a masterpiece. I've never played a more perfect game than Half Life. One of my favorite fps games out of all I've played. Would recommend this if your interested in games in general. 10/10 game!
This game has me sleeping nearly, Ravenholm is such a ZZZ chapter, the upside was the horror but otherwise....
This "drive here, get kills, drive there, get kills, dialogue" gameplay loop is slumber inducing...
The amount of time I put into all of this I would've been so much further into HL1 mannnn.
It feels like there's a lot of down time just due to the driving and then the combat isn't even as fun as HL1 (so it's like there's no true up time), weapons somehow seem worse (since they're not in Counter Strike Source!...)
I also prefer HL1 graphics.
Good adding the gravity gun though, it's a way of breaking the gameplay loop a bit.
Will re-edit this when I beat it.
I forgot to review this. This is a 10/10 game fuck you who disagrees also i forgot they added steam workshop support. I added buzzlight year, spongebob, engineer tf2, V1, and the medic from tf2 into all room together. Also gman told me to go fuck myself. So 11/10.
First in-depth, story-like, longer, "real" 3D type FPS game. Sure there were others, but Halflife standardized a lot of things that today is taken for granted in fps games.
Also, glorifies crowbars (its a good game - buy it at discount, thank me later.
Thats a most beautiful game to I seem and also I always like the kill polices with car and boat
"You don't need a voice to make a choice" - a harsh irony that pretty much describes the whole Half-Life franchise. A legacy that will live on for generations to come. A game that revolutionized gaming as we know it. Half-Life is not only Gordon Freeman, Half-Life is each and every one of us. Thank you Valve for the amazing journey that lasted for two decades and does not plan on stopping.
Half Life 2 is one of the best games out there. I got it with The Orange Box, and this was a fun jam packed adventure of wonderful stories, great art, and silky smooth gameplay ahead of its time! Just one of Valve's many masterpieces!
Simply great. Not a lot I can say that hasn't already been said. 10/10, a great experience. My biggest problem was literally just one achievement. Now that the chapters were integrated into this, I am not changing my rating, as they are both the same rating as the original, but I will comment on one achievement that grinds my gears unique. The grubs. That's all I'll say.
A lot of classic games are classic games for a reason, but they become "obsolete" as newer games take those older once-groundbreaking ideas and integrate or improve on them. This isn't the case for half life 2 because no one has been able to improve or even replicate it. Half Life 2 was incredible when it came out and it is incredible now. To this day there is not really anything like it out there.
9.5/10 buy even at full price.
This is my last review of 2024.
Half-Life 2 manages to ditch what Half-Life did wrong, and implemented new mechanics that are carried over through an entire act or more, to make your gameplay interesting. It removes most of the cheap deaths you could have, and have you taking part into action more often.
This game is packed with Episode 1 and 2 (whose should actually be played after you play Half-Life 2 if you want to follow the story, because the chronology of this game is odd).
It also has support to mods, if you want to alter your gameplay experience.
The only disappointment is that this game has no multiplayer support, which is a pity, because this game would be nice to play the campaign with friends.
Like the first game, this game offers a kind of cinematic experience, where as Gordon Freeman, you pass through his journey throughout the plot of the game, while also meeting new characters, be they friends or foes.
The first game, which is Half-Life 2, and I'll call episode 0, is the lone journey of Gordon until he reaches the citadel. He will meet many friends along the way, and also foes. Some acts introduce new mechanics you can use and abuse through the acts they're useable, which makes the gameplay a lot more fun. I actually had lots of fun with the acts where I used the pheromone pod to command an army of antlions.
The second game, Half-Life 2 Episode 1, has Alyx accompanying you, as you two try to escape from the Citadel. The acts are actually really short, and you'll probably be blazing through it if you play for a few hours. If you like Alyx, this act is for you.
Sadly, it doesn't introduce much new stuff you can play with.
The third game, Half-Life 2 Episode 2, also has Alyx accompanying with you for most of the playthrough, but at certain moments you'll either be alone, or accompanied by a Vortigaunt (plot reasons). The acts are actually longer, and also has a enjoyable gameplay experience too. Just in my opinion, the final boss fight of the act is really straining, even if you're playing on Easy mode.
After passing through this whole journey, while also having mods to alter my experience and make things funny, I had a good time with this game, and the story made me interested. Sadly, the game ends with a cliff hanger at the end of Episode 2, which explains why lots of people keep saying they want Half-Life 3.
I don't think Half-Life 3 would be necessary, but an Episode 3 to finish what 2 ended would do.
Anyways, due to the mod support, this game will have access also to user created content, so players can make new campaigns and stuff for the game. I even was playing an adventure one that was in spanish (but couldn't proceed because a paper I had to read had a glow obstructing my view).
Anyways, this game is fun, and I had a greater time here than on Half-Life. But still, is still a pity that there's no multiplayer support.
I'm aware Synergy exists, but that mod seems really buggy. But anyways, feel free to get this game and play, because you'll like it.
And if you want to increment you experience, download a few wacky mods :).
Just enjoy the ride, heh.
Happy 20th Anniversary Half Life 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One of the best amazing 10/10 video games in the entire world of gaming! Thank you Valve for making one of the best video games that ages so well! Half Life 2 is an 11/10 masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy 20th Anniversary Half Life 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
One of my favorite games ever now updated for modern machines :)
If you never played this game I highly recommend this classic masterpiece 11/10 game.
classic game,holds up pretty well , one of the best games of all time. try mods for maximum fun.
"Oh boy I cant wait to see how the story ends in ep2" I said as a foolish child. 10/10 would play a third time but thats not the valve way
game is confusing, fun at the beginning, boring mid way, good story, pretty hard, i kinda recommend this game
This game good but overrated. You definitely shouldn't put on sv_cheats and make host_timescale binds for "unbroken first person narrative" moments. That would be very bad.
It is everything that it is, and isn't anything that it is not.
Now learn to count to 3.
It starts with one, one thing, I don't know why
It doesn't even matter how hard you try
Keep that in mind, I designed this rhyme to explain in due time
All I know, time is a valuable thing
Watch it fly by as the pendulum swings
Watch it count down to the end of the day, the clock ticks life away
It's so unreal, didn't look out below
Watch the time go right out the window
Tryna hold on, d-didn't even know
I wasted it all just to watch you go
I kept everything inside and even though I tried, it all fell apart
What it meant to me will eventually be a memory of a time when
I tried so hard and got so far
But in the end, it doesn't even matter
I had to fall to lose it all
But in the end, it doesn't even matter
One thing, I don't know why
It doesn't even matter how hard you try
Keep that in mind, I designed this rhyme
To remind myself how I tried so hard
In spite of the way you were mockin' me
Actin' like I was part of your property
Rememberin' all the times you fought with me
I'm surprised it got so far
Things aren't the way they were before
You wouldn't even recognize me anymore
Not that you knew me back then, but it all comes back to me in the end
You kept everything inside and even though I tried, it all fell apart
What it meant to me will eventually be a memory of a time when
I tried so hard and got so far
But in the end, it doesn't even matter
I had to fall to lose it all
But in the end, it doesn't even matter
I've put my trust in you
Pushed as far as I can go
For all this, there's only one thing you should know
I've put my trust in you
Pushed as far as I can go
For all this, there's only one thing you should know
I tried so hard and got so far
But in the end, it doesn't even matter
I had to fall to lose it all
But in the end, it doesn't even matter
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⭐️ Score
7.5/8
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⚖️ Criteria
🟢 AI : Enemies use clever tactics like flanking and cover, while friendly AI, though improved, still has occasional pathfinding issues
🟢 Bugs : The game is highly polished, with only rare minor glitches that don't detract from the experience
🟢 Level Design : An absolute masterpiece with varied, immersive environments, from City 17 to the countryside and alien landscapes
🟢 Lifetime : With the base game and both Episodes, you can expect 20–25 hours of gameplay, offering excellent value
🟢 Gameplay : Innovative mechanics like the Gravity Gun and a perfect balance of puzzles, combat, and exploration make this timeless
🟡 Scenario : The story is engaging and well-paced, but leaves several questions unanswered, especially regarding the G-Man and larger conflicts
🟢 Soundtrack : A mix of ambient and energetic tracks that perfectly enhance the atmosphere of each sequence
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ℹ️ Information
📌 Difficulty : Medium
📌 PC Required : Mid-Range
📌 Value for money : An essential purchase for any FPS fan, offering one of the best single-player campaigns ever crafted
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🧾 Legend
🟢 Good (1 pt)
🟡 Average (0.5 pt)
🔴 Poor (0 pt)
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With added workshop support it just went from greatness to SUPER greatness.
100/10
"Half-Life 2" is a groundbreaking game that redefined the first-person shooter genre.
The game's immersive storyline and well-developed characters create a truly unforgettable experience.
Top game for sure. This game is amazing in all aspects. Attention to detail is very niice. Please try this game
One of the best FPS's I've ever played. I love how each encounter is like a difficult puzzle you have to figure out.
After replaying this game after the 20th anniversary update, I think it's safe to say I love this game.
Not only is it a legendary sequel to a legendary game, but it stands very well on it's own with great world-building, rich story, and likable characters
This game was made in 2004 and still holds up with beautiful graphics and an interesting plot that really gets you sucked into the game. While yes, it's a shame it ends on a cliffhanger and Half Life 3 may not be a thing for years to come, or ever, but it's still an apbolutely beautiful game, and it'll keep us all waiting for Half Life 3, even if we never see it...
it's Half Life 2. Not much else has to be said given it *is* a 20 year old game, but given I'm stubborn and autistic, I will give my piece on this game regardless. Genuinely one of the best games I've ever played in my life. I've owned the game for years but it took me too many to recognize it for its greatness. After the recent Game Awards, and my immense disappointment over the lack of any proper game reveals, this game has really shined brighter than any other game in my current library in giving me a taste of the past and true design passion. Half Life 2 showed what it meant to make a meaningful and in depth first person shooter, demonstrated amazing graphical accomplishments for its time, and showed how powerful a group of dedicated, creative, and passionate individuals can be. This game is a Masterpiece, play it if you haven't already despite it being out for 20 years.
I want a Gravy Gun in real life
10 Gordon Freemans out of 10, very happy I got recommended to play it from a close friend
Absolutely timeless.
If my HL2 mods tracked for how many hours I've actually played this game it'd near 500 at least, always a blast to come back to every so often (once a year or so)
The 20th Anniversary combining all the episodes into one, as well as adding the workshop has made this game that much more replayable too, no more having to scrounge around ModDB and GameBanana for mods and campaigns, all of it can be found and accessed much much easier now.
For a game that came out 20+ years ago, it's still a visual marvel and a testament that consistent and intentional art direction for a game can do wonders for helping it look stunning, even now so many years later with so many advancements in technology. I can only imagine actually playing these titles back when they launched and being blown away by just how good these games look, even with some of HL2 having unfinished art in the later chapters, it never misses the mark in immersing you into this rich dystopian world.
My only gripe with the game in it's base form is that the gun sounds are very outdated and weak. I get this game came out in 2004 so I'm not expecting stellar weapon SFX, but every gun sounds rather puny (which to be fair was a pretty common issue with early 2000s shooters) which is why I'll now be playing with some SFX overhaul mods from the workshop as standard (I played MMoD for a good couple of hours over the base game just for this reason). Thats not to say the rest of the sound design in this game is bad, in fact it's consistently good across the board, they just dropped the ball a bit with the guns...
Voice acting in this game is industry best, and I'm sure top of the line for 2004 with very memorable performances throughout. It is a bit jarring having literally every civilian have the same voice (male and female) but given their 1 year redevelopment of the entire game after the 2003 leak, and I imagine strained budget considering this, they don't sound bad at all and have so much style and flair. Michael Shapiro as GMan, especially in Ep2 knocks it out of the park having the most memorable speeches in any video game (imo).
I hope to see this game get a remaster in Source2 one day given how actually gorgeous HL:A looked, but the RTX project looks like a very promising project, and I'm sure will give us a taste of what HL2 would look like given today's graphics technologies.
10/10, a must have for anyone with £8.50 to spare (and even cheaper on the many sales it goes on throughout the year). Stellar story, fun and varied gameplay and very memorable characters and music.
Best sequel to ever exist! This also includes Episodes 1 and 2. Loved everything about Half life 2 including the story, characters, easter eggs and more! I never got the privilege to play this game when it came out "I was only 1." But even when I knew what was gonna happen I still got shivers and shocked when it did happen. This game is timeless and should be put in the library of congresses preservation board. Nothing to complain about not one thing.
Also Valves such a good company that they allowed people to get the game for free for there 20th anniversary!
This is one of the greatest games of all time. The story is excellent, the game play is excellent, and the graphics are excellent. To the point, faces in this game look better then most modern games made 20 years later. The sounds are excellent as well. Overall, a very enjoyable experience, with both episodes included making this one great game.
Half-Life 2 is based on the popular game Garry's Mod made by Gabe Newell. Classic game, would play it again!
I am father Grigori, this town is dark and gory, I take my rifle and I lighten it and that's my story, the word of God is holy, my hale of bullets pouring, my inner psyche's sick and twisted, inner voices warring, this was my home and now it's hell on earth these zombies rush them, I turned a car into an elevator and I crush them, I used a spinning propeller to slice their ass in two, I'm Ravenholm's mas monk who the fuck are you?
I don't know how it took me so long to play this game. It holds up amazingly well in 2024 and is better than most modern games!
The best FPS of all time that changed the genre more than any game that preceded or succeeded it.
it was already the game of the century, but now it has steam workshop support?! thats just crazy!
Workshop support and developer commentary in the main game make this an easy justifiable purchase. Buy the Valve Complete Pack when it's dirt cheap for the best experience.
Poor Laslo.
very peak game made even more peak after the anniversary update
there hasn’t been a better time to replay the game !!!!
Somehow... It still kicks a**
Runs fine on potato
Nominated for Labor of Love award
it's a little late for this review, but i'm very happy that my favorite game got anniversary update! If you haven't played this game, you definitely should try. This is the best FPS game of all time, perfect in all aspects. Moreover, it's now has workshop mods, more features for modern hardware and just prettier look. Thanks, Valve!
The legendary sequel of Half-life, thanks to the recent 20th anniversary update, all 2 episodes including their steam acheivements and lost coast map are now in one package! This old Half-life 2 now look better and complete. It's time to replay this masterpiece again :)
This game never get's old, and if you played this on it's release than you can crealry understand why it has so damn good reviews (then and now too)! Few weeks ago was the game's 20th Years anniversary, the devs added new achivements and made some modern changes on it.
After 2 decades the game still got the real Half-Life vibes, and don't forget the first part of the game, everything started with that, i mean the whole Half-Life era and the video game industry grew a lot on that point (in the early 2000's). Valve need's to be continue that game seriously! Half-Life 3 will be GOTY as well! It Will be!! Right, Mr. Freeman?!!
Rise And Shine... Mr. Freeman!!
Дополнительная информация
Разработчик | Valve |
Платформы | Windows, Linux |
Ограничение возраста | Нет |
Дата релиза | 18.01.2025 |
Metacritic | 96 |
Отзывы пользователей | 97% положительных (78050) |