Half-Life 2: Episode One

1. MarkM.

   Jun 9, 2006

   10

   Absolutely worth the wait...it would be nice to have it last a little longer, but if Valve keeps it's word and puts out another episode Absolutely worth the wait...it would be nice to have it last a little longer, but if Valve keeps it's word and puts out another episode every 5 or 6 months, I'll live with a shorter game. Don't let us down Valve!… Expand

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2. EricL.

   Nov 25, 2006

   10

   An absolute wonderful expansion to the revolutionary Half-Life 2 game. The interaction between Freeman and Alyx is beautiful, well thought An absolute wonderful expansion to the revolutionary Half-Life 2 game. The interaction between Freeman and Alyx is beautiful, well thought out and perfectly executed. There were times where I found myself reminiscing of the past and laughing because of Alyx cute remarks. A splendid game which should be played by every fan of Half-Life X.… Expand

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4. ds

   Dec 6, 2009

   10

   Half-Life, Half-Life 2...quite possibly the best FPS games ever created. Episode One, is just more of the same fantastic game. Plus the added Half-Life, Half-Life 2...quite possibly the best FPS games ever created. Episode One, is just more of the same fantastic game. Plus the added bonus of playing along side Alyx with superb AI. And added bad humor :p… Expand

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5. ArdjanS.

   Sep 3, 2006

   9

   The only minor downside to EP1 was that it indeed was a little short, but seen in the perspective that several such episodes will create an The only minor downside to EP1 was that it indeed was a little short, but seen in the perspective that several such episodes will create an ongoing storyline, I am very happy with this choice of development path. Price is fine, EP1 is infact worth every penny for true HL2 lovers. Recommend to start in Hard mode to fully enjoy the challenges the game presents you. The nuisance of dieing (and yes you WILL die - many times) only adds to the experience ;-) Other upsides: Marvellous "interaction" with Alyx Fantastic Gfx Challenging puzzels Very nice dev. commentary with background info. Just dont enable it when you play it for the 1st time as it will spoil the game at times (reveals upcoming events) Story is left wide open for next episode Keep them coming!!!… Expand

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6. DavidSoria

   Dec 2, 2020

   8

   Una continuación del Half Life 2 enfocada mas al cooperativo, bien acompañado de una muy buena IA
   
   Cambiando un poco el final de Half Life 2Una continuación del Half Life 2 enfocada mas al cooperativo, bien acompañado de una muy buena IA
   
   Cambiando un poco el final de Half Life 2 mostrándonos a un G-Man "vulnerable" ante un conjunto de Vortigaunts uniendo sus fuerzas (cosa nunca antes vista literalmente) estos nos teletransportan a través del espacio-tiempo lejos de la explosión mientras esta ocurre, despertándonos entre las ruinas con el objetivo de salir corriendo de ahí pero antes teniendo que volver a aquellas instalaciones a retrasar una explosión para recién ahí irnos al ♥♥♥♥♥♥, esa es la introducción.
   
   Apenas comenzamos es obvia la intención de esta entrega a darnos una experiencia cooperativa, Alyx esta desde el principio hasta el final a nuestro lado y nosotros necesitamos de ella tanto como ella necesita de nosotros, al principio siendo nosotros los que permitirán avanzar (gracias a el Arma Anti-gravedad) para luego ser nosotros los que dependamos mucho de ella (ya que inicialmente no portamos armas de fuego), incluso hay ocasiones en las que nosotros solamente podremos alumbrar a los enemigos para que ella los mate, pero esto va mas haya ya que hay ocasiones en las que incluso estando separados existe la cooperación, como cuando Alyx usa el Rifle de la Alianza para despejarnos el camino a la distancia.
   
   El diseño de los escenarios es increíble, tiene muchos escenarios y distintas situaciones, en especial el Final Boss, que no es mas que un Strider, pero que a falta de armamento y escenario favorable para el jugador este Strider de lo cuales aniquilamos bastante presenta un verdadero reto.… Expand

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7. LeeW.

   Jan 10, 2009

   7

   This is MUCH better than anything Valve has pulled off before. Though it still has all the regular linearity and low-resolution graphics and This is MUCH better than anything Valve has pulled off before. Though it still has all the regular linearity and low-resolution graphics and bland AI of Half-Life 2, and it's still on their heavily (and horribly) modified version of the Quake engine, there are actually redeeming qualities that expose themselves. The best happens to be the HDR rendering, which gives the game some atmosphere, and works especially well with the fact that it's set at sundown. The enemies do a little more damage. It's not because their AI has been improved, just because is a less-than-infinite supply of ammunition and med-packs everywhere and the enemies are more varied. They also come in big packs. The puzzles that a blind three-year-old can solve are spaced farther apart with more time for puzzles that may lead to actual harm. The voice acting is somewhat better and the characters seem more realistic, which is very good since the girl follows you around. AND she has infinite ammunition for her weird machinepistol. Some story is added as well, instead of HL2's original idea of the player just running around as some retarded mute with a zappy-gun that moves things. You're still playing the retarded mute. It just has more feeling to it. The levels are still pretty linear. Except this time they don't send you in a straight line. Over all it's still got that regular Valve-trademarked shittiness, but they may have hired some kind of person who actually cared for the game, not just money from kids who never played an actually good game in their life, the kids who think Half-Life 2 was brilliant. Too bad it's DAMNED short.… Expand

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8. BellinoP.

   Jun 2, 2006

   0

   Way to little content for Way too much Money. Don't fall for this rip off like I did.

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