Half Life 2 first review from PCGamer
10-02-04, 01:25 PM
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Half Life 2 first review from PCGamer
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10-02-04, 02:10 PM
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Thanks for the link. Checking it out now. I was never too caught up in the hype for this game, especially with the year long delay, the graphics/physics never impressed me as much as Doom 3, and i felt the first one was overrated, but this looks solid 
10-02-04, 03:00 PM
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This has to be the only PC game that I've been looking forward to. I loved the first Half-Life, it really scared me and took me into a video game world. I thought everything about it was awesome. Now this one looks to completely surpass it not only a little but by huge leaps. The video I've seen of it looks so great. I think this is THE game to beat, and will be for a long long time.
10-02-04, 04:58 PM
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I'm not surprised that it got such high marks and a gushing review, but it's exciting that there is a review because that means the release day isn't far off at all. Any day now.
10-02-04, 05:53 PM
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it looks awesome, I can't wait.
That being said, PC Gamer also LOVED Doom3, and we all know how certain people felt about that.
so, don't get TOO excited and ruin this release for yourself also. It's not hte second coming of Christ.
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That being said, PC Gamer also LOVED Doom3, and we all know how certain people felt about that.
so, don't get TOO excited and ruin this release for yourself also. It's not hte second coming of Christ.
birrman54
10-02-04, 06:37 PM
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Originally posted by Mr.Blonde510
This is pcgamer uk that was pcgamer north america.
This is pcgamer uk that was pcgamer north america.
also, the video that was released before with the striders just looked so incredible. I really got goosebumps watching it.
I agree the PC Gamer (u.s.) gushed way too much about doom 3, but I'm hoping, and pretty sure, that this isn't just a fanboy type review.
10-02-04, 07:13 PM
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Yeah - most reviews seemed to like Doom 3 and list their likes as being the graphics and the immersion and their dislikes as being the "been there, done that" gameplay with story elements revealed on a PDA and and otherwise lack of a decent story. They all seemed to like it for what it was - an action game. Most of the negative reviews I've read seemed to come from general consumers. I haven't played Doom 3 much yet, but what I played was great. It's got great atmosphere and is scary and fun. You want deep story, you don't buy a Doom game (or an ID game for that matter).
Half-Life on the other hand is all about excellent sci-fi storytelling through first person experience. HL2 appears to deliver on that. The review here mentions that the game took them 20 hours, so I can anticipate it taking me a bit longer since I take these games quite slow. Most reviewers gushed endlessly (and still do to this day) about the first Half-Life and with good reason. It still stands as one of the best FPS games ever made. I've seen alot of HL2 and played some of it and based on just that, I'm fully confident that this review is fully accurate and not just some fanservice smoke blowing. This has been my most anticipated game for the last 5 years or so (since I finished the first game for the first time). *gush gush*
Half-Life on the other hand is all about excellent sci-fi storytelling through first person experience. HL2 appears to deliver on that. The review here mentions that the game took them 20 hours, so I can anticipate it taking me a bit longer since I take these games quite slow. Most reviewers gushed endlessly (and still do to this day) about the first Half-Life and with good reason. It still stands as one of the best FPS games ever made. I've seen alot of HL2 and played some of it and based on just that, I'm fully confident that this review is fully accurate and not just some fanservice smoke blowing. This has been my most anticipated game for the last 5 years or so (since I finished the first game for the first time). *gush gush*
Anyone have it cached? I'd like to read the review.
10-03-04, 12:58 AM
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Same here... I didn't realize it was getting close enough that reviews were coming out. I'd like to read it if someone can find a new link.
Perhaps I ought to look at upgrading my video card and getting more ram. And a bigger HD. I'll have to live with a 1700+ Athlon though.
Perhaps I ought to look at upgrading my video card and getting more ram. And a bigger HD. I'll have to live with a 1700+ Athlon though.
10-03-04, 10:53 AM
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Just an FYI.
One of the things I am looking forward to is the first game re-done in the HL 2 source engine. Apparently it is only with the collectors edition but I think it is an awesome idea. The first game is a landmark title that will be very cool to replay with the new graphics engine.
P.S. Doom 3 is a great product.
One of the things I am looking forward to is the first game re-done in the HL 2 source engine. Apparently it is only with the collectors edition but I think it is an awesome idea. The first game is a landmark title that will be very cool to replay with the new graphics engine.
P.S. Doom 3 is a great product.
10-03-04, 11:12 AM
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Originally posted by Ginsu
One of the things I am looking forward to is the first game re-done in the HL 2 source engine. Apparently it is only with the collectors edition
One of the things I am looking forward to is the first game re-done in the HL 2 source engine. Apparently it is only with the collectors edition
10-03-04, 11:58 AM
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Retail Boxes
• Standard Edition — includes HL2 and CS:Source. Ships on six CDs, in one of three box-art packages (Gordon, Alyx or the G-Man).
• Collector's Edition — includes Half-Life 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 1: Source, a Half-Life 2 T-shirt and a Prima book sampler. Ships on a single DVD.
Steam Packages
• Bronze — HL2* and CS:Source.
• Silver — HL2*, Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 1: Source*, Day of Defeat: Source*, Valve's back catalog currently available on Steam.
• Gold — HL2*, Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 1: Source*, Day of Defeat: Source*, Valve's back catalog currently available on Steam, Complete Strategy Guide from Prima Games, 3 different Half-Life 2 posters, Half-Life 2 hat, Half-Life 2 postcard, Half-Life 2 stickers, Half-Life 2 Soundtrack CD, Chance to win a trip to Valve! (1 trip offered for every 5000 Gold packages purchased).
*To be made available upon product's release.
• Standard Edition — includes HL2 and CS:Source. Ships on six CDs, in one of three box-art packages (Gordon, Alyx or the G-Man).
• Collector's Edition — includes Half-Life 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 1: Source, a Half-Life 2 T-shirt and a Prima book sampler. Ships on a single DVD.
Steam Packages
• Bronze — HL2* and CS:Source.
• Silver — HL2*, Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 1: Source*, Day of Defeat: Source*, Valve's back catalog currently available on Steam.
• Gold — HL2*, Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 1: Source*, Day of Defeat: Source*, Valve's back catalog currently available on Steam, Complete Strategy Guide from Prima Games, 3 different Half-Life 2 posters, Half-Life 2 hat, Half-Life 2 postcard, Half-Life 2 stickers, Half-Life 2 Soundtrack CD, Chance to win a trip to Valve! (1 trip offered for every 5000 Gold packages purchased).
*To be made available upon product's release.
10-03-04, 12:03 PM
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Have price points been announced for the Steam packages yet?
Also, can you upgrade? For example, if the Bronze is $50 and the silver is $60, if I buy the Bronze can I later upgrade to silver for $10?
Also, can you upgrade? For example, if the Bronze is $50 and the silver is $60, if I buy the Bronze can I later upgrade to silver for $10?
10-03-04, 12:39 PM
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I haven't heard anything on pricing yet... the only other thing to come out is that people who recieved the free HL2 vouchers from buying particular ATI video cards would get the Bronze package, with the opportunity to upgrade for a yet unannounced fee.
10-03-04, 02:26 PM
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Originally posted by fumanstan
Retail Boxes
• Standard Edition — includes HL2 and CS:Source. Ships on six CDs, in one of three box-art packages (Gordon, Alyx or the G-Man).
• Collector's Edition — includes Half-Life 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 1: Source, a Half-Life 2 T-shirt and a Prima book sampler. Ships on a single DVD.
Steam Packages
• Bronze — HL2* and CS:Source.
• Silver — HL2*, Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 1: Source*, Day of Defeat: Source*, Valve's back catalog currently available on Steam.
• Gold — HL2*, Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 1: Source*, Day of Defeat: Source*, Valve's back catalog currently available on Steam, Complete Strategy Guide from Prima Games, 3 different Half-Life 2 posters, Half-Life 2 hat, Half-Life 2 postcard, Half-Life 2 stickers, Half-Life 2 Soundtrack CD, Chance to win a trip to Valve! (1 trip offered for every 5000 Gold packages purchased).
*To be made available upon product's release.
Retail Boxes
• Standard Edition — includes HL2 and CS:Source. Ships on six CDs, in one of three box-art packages (Gordon, Alyx or the G-Man).
• Collector's Edition — includes Half-Life 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 1: Source, a Half-Life 2 T-shirt and a Prima book sampler. Ships on a single DVD.
Steam Packages
• Bronze — HL2* and CS:Source.
• Silver — HL2*, Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 1: Source*, Day of Defeat: Source*, Valve's back catalog currently available on Steam.
• Gold — HL2*, Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 1: Source*, Day of Defeat: Source*, Valve's back catalog currently available on Steam, Complete Strategy Guide from Prima Games, 3 different Half-Life 2 posters, Half-Life 2 hat, Half-Life 2 postcard, Half-Life 2 stickers, Half-Life 2 Soundtrack CD, Chance to win a trip to Valve! (1 trip offered for every 5000 Gold packages purchased).
*To be made available upon product's release.
10-03-04, 02:46 PM
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If you notice the stars on the Steam packages, you'll see that if you purchase through Steam you get CS: Source before the retail release of HL2. In fact, CS: Source is being released this week on Steam (Wednesday, I think), so you might consider purchasing through Steam.
Also, if you do, make sure your pre-loads are up-to-date. (There have been 5 of them.)
Also, if you do, make sure your pre-loads are up-to-date. (There have been 5 of them.)
10-03-04, 04:29 PM
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Originally posted by No Use For A Name
If you notice the stars on the Steam packages, you'll see that if you purchase through Steam you get CS: Source before the retail release of HL2. In fact, CS: Source is being released this week on Steam (Wednesday, I think), so you might consider purchasing through Steam.
If you notice the stars on the Steam packages, you'll see that if you purchase through Steam you get CS: Source before the retail release of HL2. In fact, CS: Source is being released this week on Steam (Wednesday, I think), so you might consider purchasing through Steam.