smokedragon

Well, I'm on "Power Up" right now.

It's 4:00am here and I had been playing since midnight.

Time sure does fly when you're having fun.

Not that I'm any good at the game. Thank God for quick saves. And that you are able to save anywhere, anytime.

My wife complained that she couldn't sleep because I was shooting anything that moved so I've been playing the game with my headphones on.

And that really intensifies the experience.

I actually jumped once when I began to climb into a vent and one of those little bean bag creatures screamed and jumped at me.

Scared the **** out of me.

I'm not really into first person shooters because I'm not good at those games. I really prefer third person games.

But, Half Life is the exception. This game ****ing rocks!

And it is all thanks to all of you who highly recommended this game.

I got the Platinum edition(which includes all five games) for $20.99 at Newegg.com with free shipping. Figured, hey, what the hell, if I don't like it I can always ebay it.(checked newegg. Game's now $25, still free shipping though)

Thanks people for recommending the game.

Trigger

Just wait till Half-Life 2.

PJsig08

Hows H-L on PS2? I've always wanted to play this one, never had the time though. Is the PS2 version terrible, or will it do just fine?

Groucho

If you're going to play Half-Life, do it on PC. That way you can get get all the great mods as well.

PJsig08

Yeah but honestly, I won't be downloading all the mods....plus not a big fan of playing on the computer screen w/the mouse and keyboard.

So how is it on the PS2?

discostu1337

Irecently picked up HL on PS2 for $12.

The Good:
-better graphics than the PC version
-quick load times
-Great controls

The Bad:
-The 2 player deathmatches are a joke and completely useless. You basiclaly have 1 room to run aroundf and kill in. Havent played the Co-Op yet.
-The sound is crackly during speech

redscare24

Hmmm, I don't know what type of computer your running it on, but I don't think the graphics are better on a PS2 than a PC. Also, IMO, Half-Life is still the greatest game ever and helped revolutionized gaming. I'm more of a RPG guy myself than a first person shooter but I'll be the first to admit its hands down the best game ever made.

Groucho

discostu1337

Don't 'lol' me....it does have better gfx...its not just something I made up, its a fact. The models have much higher polygon counts, and most of the textures have been updated on the PS2 version. Sure, It still looks smoother on the PC, but the gfx ARE better on PS2. Now, if you use that Blue Shift texture updater thingy, the PC may look better, but I dont know. Not like I even play HL on PC anymore, but it was fun 5 yrs ago

discostu1337

see....right from the IGN half-Life review:

"Graphics: Better looking than the original PC version, PS2 Half-Life is preeeetttyyyyy. Four times the texture detail, and still the same great character and creature design"

nickdawgy

Half-Life is fun

All that needs to be said......

tor_greg

They released a patch for the PC version that updates the polygon count and animation of the models to match the console version(s).

areacode212

Personally, I thought System Shock 2 was a better single-player game. It was more emotionally engaging, and a more interesting storyline. Plus, the various "classes" give it more replay value.

Of course, Half-Life kicks SS2's ass with its mods & multiplayer. It's amazing how the game and it's various spawns (Counterstrike, DMC, TF, etc..) are still as popular as ever, 5 years after its release.

Is Blueshift worth picking up?

smokedragon

Oh, I cannot wait for that game. Have the game video and watched it a few times.

I am in awe.

Can't wait to get it.

And then there's Doom 3 as well.

I'm on "On A Rail," right now. Those soldiers always kick my ass. But, it's because I act like Rambo. I just stand there pumping bullets into them.

Always gotta remind myself to duck, or hide.

Jackskeleton

If you want a 20 minute mission.


Blue shift took me about 2-3 hours to beat when I took my time. It's still fun, but Opposing forces was a nicer expansion that was longer then Blueshift.


though Barney will be in HL2, so seeing his side of the story will be a must.

theneobez

I have counter-strike. . .should I still pick up Half Life? I'm going to get HL2 this September. . .but I have played the HL demo and it is excellent. What's the best price I can get the original HL for?

Well my big question is if I have Counter Strike Retail. . .will that have any effect on having Half Life as well? They can still work while both installed on the comp, right?

Jackskeleton

So you're one of those who bought the Counter strike package instead of the Half life package. shame shame shame..


I haven't heard of any problems while both are installed. Counter strike is just a mod of half life so you should have no problem running it while you have CS on your cpu.

Best prices? Hell, i'm sure you can find the whole game of the year package anywhere from 10-20 bucks at most stores. if you go to an EB, I'm sure you can get it used no problem. though I am always odd about bying PC games used since most of them come with a CD key that who knows who else could have the same of.. then again, you have the counter strike cd key, so you should have no problem with that.

look around for the package deal roughly around 10-20. and Yes, you should really pick up Half Life and play the single player.

theneobez

Cool, thanks for your response. Guess I'll save up some cash and play it sometime in July.

RKillgore

Word! I've been replaying They Hunger just recently. An excellent mod if you haven't tried it. Just make sure to play with the lights off and don't be surprised if you jump once in a while.

Jackskeleton

Never tried they hunger.. sounds interesting.. now the link lead me to "theyhunger3.exe" does that cover 1 2 and 3?

RKillgore

Yes it does. A pretty hefty download, but worth it. It's very long for a single player mod. Lots of rebuilt game models, added dialog and sound effects.
You're fighting undead cannibalistic zombies, ammo is in short supply, they have ways of coming up behind you and head crabs are even creepier (almost like something from the movie Basket Case). But you also get to run down zombies in a locomotive.

Another Neil Manke level is USS Darkstar, also a good single player mod, well written but more straightforward Half-Life.

Trigger

I liked Darkstar better than they hunger... although I never made it to Theyhunger 3.

theneobez

I may download Theyhunger. . .I've been looking for a good Solo player Mod on Half Life. It's compatible with CS retail right?