Published by Valve, Half-Life 2 is the 2004 sequel to the first Half-Life released way back in 1998. Half-Life 2 carries on the narrative thread of the first game, making it perfect for hardcore fans. In this first-person shooter, you play the protagonist Gordon Freeman, who wakes up from stasis after 20 years and must fight the evil alien Combine who has conquered Earth.
Even though Half-Life 2 is over 15 years old, it remains relevant and useful today. Named “Game of the Decade” by Spike TV in 2012, that’s why Half-Life 2 is still worth your time.
Really cinematic
The first thing I have to say about Half-Life 2 is that it’s a beautiful game.
When you imagine launching a 2004 game, you might think you’ll find yourself wading through a bunch of ugly, low-resolution storylines. However, this game looks absolutely fantastic and even the simplest modern PCs will keep it running smooth as butter.
Much of this beauty comes from how cinematic it is. The game makes great use of light and shadow, and you will be forgiven for thinking that some of these things are good enough to be a cutscene.
However, the game contains no cutscenes – everything uses the game engine and you look at it from your character’s point of view.
The end result is a game of breathtaking beauty, even when it is absolutely terrifying.
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