Abstract: Half-Life 2 has my favorite moment in any game. It's this:I never played the original Half-Life, so I didn't understand a lot of what was going on in Half-Life 2's opening minutes. Half-Life 2 makes it clear from the get-go that something is wrong: your...
Abstract: Man, this Hilary Duff security is intense! 2004 has truly been a gamers dream come true. This year alone we've seen some long awaited heavy hitters appear like id's Doom 3. Within a two week span, gamers have also received GTA: San Andreas, Halo 2 and now...
Terrific story, great graphics, amazing sound, and inventive gameplay for a meager $9.99 price tag.
Occasional system crashes and control issues make us grateful for Valve's frequent updates.
A few hiccups aside, this remains one of the finest first-person shooters for any platform--ever. The story and visuals are spectacular, and the inventive gameplay keeps you coming back. For $9.99, it’s hard to go wrong, even though the multiplayer mo...
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Published: 2010-05-28, Author: Chris , review by: techworld.com
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