Half-Life 2
Xbox- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release Date: Nov 15, 2005
- Also On: PC
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 153 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 125 out of 153
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Mixed: 13 out of 153
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Negative: 15 out of 153
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Aug 26, 2011
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Jun 3, 2011By far, Half Life 2 is a masterpiece on every level and one of the greatest FPS of all time in my books. The story is told well and the gameplay is amazing and addictive. Voice actors are great. There are so many levels of creativity in this game that it is just stunning.
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Bill10Nov 18, 2005Ok it looks ok but just face it the XBOX is just not made for first person shooters. the controls are just plain shit and the graphics are compaired to the pc just sub standard. FPS and RTS belong to the PC where they can be done correctly and the XBOx should just stick to platform and driving games this goes for the PS2 also.
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[Anonymous]Sep 30, 2006Bad graphics, bad story line, not even close to realistic, just plain sucked.
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TobyKSep 23, 2009
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JobA.Apr 27, 2006I really dont see what is so great about this game.I dont understand all the good reviews for the x-box version.The computer version is a pretty good game but not great. The x-box game has problems from the second it comes on with the frame rate. Its a very bad port and the game has to much hype.This game is a 5 and no more cause its not all that and thats all there is to it!
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ScottH.Aug 20, 2006I think most of the people must have played this game when they were high or something to review it a 9 or 10. No multiplayer, bad frame rate, repetitive enemies, lack of story, linear gameplay, etc.
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AnonymousCriticAnonApr 19, 2009
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Feb 5, 2012I have to give it such a low rating purely because the controls for vehicles were HORRIFIC. Also the game was just far too linear and repetitive to fill time, otherwise the game would be too short.
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Dec 21, 2017Bad graphics, bad story line, not even close to realistic, just plain sucked.
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Aug 7, 2018
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EfeB.Jul 4, 2006this is the best FPS ever made. possibly the best game EVER made. i have been playing games since 1982, and have played hundreds if not thousands of games....this is number 1. even there are next generation systems now, like xbox360 and soon to be released ps3...i daubt they will have a game as good as this for a while...i hope they do, but very-very daubt it.
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SamC.Nov 21, 2005
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RicardoJan 10, 2006
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RickFeb 28, 2006
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DevinM.Mar 24, 2006Simply one of the best first person shooters on the xbox. The game has great gameplay, graphics, and the storyline is captivating. I thouroughly enjoyed it from start to finish.
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KrisP.Mar 9, 2006
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PatB.May 22, 2006What the original Half-Life did in redefining a suffering genre, Half-Life 2 has done to our modern conception of gaming.
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NathanW.Apr 30, 2007Wow, what a great game! Stunning environments and brilliant gameplay.
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EthanL.Apr 30, 2007I'm sure that almost all the bad reviews here are just from Halo fanboys who wouldn't know a good first person shooter if it bit them in the a**. This game has excellent graphics, excellent story line, and excellent characters and voice acting. Halo 2 can't fit into any of those last categories.
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WilliamT.Jan 20, 2008A great game to play on you beloved 'Box. The controls suffer from some degree of PC to Console, but it's still fun nevertheless.
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GautamMAug 8, 2008
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MarzzeV.Nov 17, 2005Nice graphics and good action but ( but ) no innovation, the problem i see, is the late arrival, when the consoles have reached their limits and the expectatives are focused on the new generation consoles.
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GabeC.Nov 18, 2005
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RichardS.Nov 20, 2005
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DazNov 20, 2005So far, so good. I
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GiantOctopusDizzNov 29, 2005
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GaryE.Nov 29, 2005An almost perfect game.This has delayed my purchase of the Xbox360 for a couple on months. There's plenty of life in the old dog yet!
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MikeNov 30, 2005
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GaryR.Jan 14, 2006This is an excellent game! When I first started playing, I wasn't all that impressed, but as the story develops and you make your way further along, it gets GREAT! What a masterpiece!
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DaneF.Jan 4, 2006this game is just about the best game i have ever played i love how you get a wide selection of weapons and stuff,i love the gravity gun because you can pick up saw blades and sharp stuff and have the pleasure of launching it into their body thats why gave this game a 9 I out of 10.
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JLOct 7, 2006People may complain about the frame rate, but that is all I can complain about. This is by far the best FPS to come to the Xbox console.
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RavB.Apr 18, 2006This has set a new benchmark for FPS. One of the best games I have played. Absorbing story line and extremely clever use of the surrounding environment uses a brilliant physics engine. Highly enjoyable game play. I cant wait for the next installment.
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SammyF.Apr 28, 2006It would be better if there still was teams like medic,enginers,gunners stuff like that.
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JoshK.Jul 24, 2006Fantastic from start to finish, this is an excellent port of the PC game. Despite some occasional slowdown and brief loading times, Half-Life 2 provides the best FPS single-player on any sixth-gen console. This is the best looking game for the Xbox -- who needs next-gen when you can play this?
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MarcD.Nov 22, 2007
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JoeM.Sep 25, 2007
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BrentVOct 4, 2008
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DorianGSep 21, 2008Practically flawless. Thrilling gunplay, genuinely puzzling puzzles, a cast made up entirely of likable characters and a fantastic sense of immersion.
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DrPuckwellNov 16, 2005This game is about as good as there is. I did not have the pleasure of playing the PC version but this is excellent. Pushes Xbox graphics to their max. Refresh rate is only a problem after loads and in big open spaces it seems. May be the best campaign mode FPS on Xbox. More real and gritty than Halo and not as scary as Doom. Lots of fun so far.
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RedRoseNov 18, 2005
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SteveP.Nov 19, 2005
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EdNov 21, 2005
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JamesH.Nov 21, 2005
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JaceN.Nov 22, 2005
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DustinM.Nov 28, 2005This is one of the best games I have ever played, it ranks right beside Halo, the whole time I was playin I was immersed in the story and action, not once was I bored. This is definately one of the best games ever made for xbox.
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J.Dec 29, 2005
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NanokiwiDec 7, 2005Definitely one of the best games on xbox - really advanced physics engine, tight controls, FPS bliss with enjoyable rather than frustrating puzzles thrown in.
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JonD.Jan 18, 2006
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CoryK.Jan 29, 2006If u have this game for the PC, don't buy this version! If u don't have this game for the PC, buy this version! It's a game that shouldn't be missed whether u play it on the superior PC or the inferior Xbox.
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AlexFeb 17, 2007
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JayB.Nov 16, 2005By far; the best fps you can own on the box. no multi but, ill trade it for the greatness of the single player. my last xbox title before the 360. Well worth the cash.
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ApocalypseBrownNov 21, 2005
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Lucas38Nov 21, 2005Very atmospheric, great fun. However, due to frame rate issues I have a hard time playing the game for more than 45 minutes at a time, I actually get nausiated. I play a lot of FPS and this is the only game that I find difficult to play for that reason only. The question for me would be: is it worth playing 'til I puke? I answer with a rousing YES!!
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MegatronNov 21, 2005
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PatrickNov 25, 2005Good game but like some others, I get dizzy playing this game due to frame rate issues. No other games have done this to me.
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CharlieB.Dec 16, 2005
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Mar 1, 2011This game will go down as one of the best of all time, with a great continued story, long campaign, memorable characters, and fun not-too-over-the top gameplay. One of a rare kind that actually evokes real emotion from the player, Half-Life 2 is great in every aspect and is an absolute classic.
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Mar 26, 2011A very good game! A variety of characters, enemies, weapons, and environments to come across in this game. The story line is amazing, you play as Gordon Freeman who was in the original Half - life( which was amazing too). This game has a horror,action, and drama like game-play style. I recommend this game to anyone who wants a good cheap game to play for hours.
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Nov 17, 2018Best FPS shooter ever made. Just Good Game with... Amazing port on first XBOX
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Dec 23, 2020Half-life 2 is a Masterpiece in every way. It's competitor in 2004 was Halo 2, but halo 2 had some flaws due it's limited production time, but half-life 2 was perfect in everyway.
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Dec 24, 2020Half-life basically is one of the best games ever made, well it felt a little bit less innovative to it's competitor halo 2 in some parts, but overall this game is great.
Awards & Rankings
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#3 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
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#14 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005
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Real 'bullet-time' isn't ballet; it's no-holds carnage that ends with a radio-transmitted flatline. It's one man making a difference; it's one game making a noise. Half-Life 2 is all that - and more.
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AceGamezThe most immersing and compelling game I've ever played.
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Long story short, Half-Life 2 is a must-buy, and our strongest choice for that one, last Xbox game to pick up before switching over to Xbox 360.