The player again picks up the crowbar of research scientist Gordon Freeman, who finds himself on an alien-infested Earth being picked to the bone, its resources depleted, its populace dwindling. By taking the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism and responsiveness, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where the player's presence affects everything around them, from the physical environment to the behaviors even the emotions of both friends and enemies.
Valve's debut title wins more than 50 game-of-the-year awards on its way to being named 'Best PC Game Ever' by PC Gamer, and launches a franchise with more than eight million retail units sold worldwide. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling.
Half-Life 2, Episode One, and Episode Two are now available on PC via Steam.ġ998.
This collection is being developed with Valve's consent. The development team behind Half-Life 2: Update is currently working on a Remastered Collection that will bring visual improvements, bug fixes, and more. The original Half-Life 2 is, still today, an incredibly engaging game, but it definitely shows its age when it comes to visuals.
