A good game flawed with obsolete game sequences.

In 2004 FPS began to integrate vehicles use in their gameplay and Half Life 2 makes extensive use of these sequences.

Problem is we are not in 2004 anymore and those sequences are unbearably long and tedious.

Another issue was that the game is heavily scripted. Enemies always spawn at a fix points and the game would throw at you an unlimited number of enemies until you decide to move forward.

Finally, NPCs in this game are mere husks and you cannot interact with them.

Now to offset those flaws the game is incredibly detailed and lore rich. Levels are varied, there are plenty of different weapons/enemies. It is basically fun to play.

Although all the flaws I mentioned, Half life 2 remains an excellent FPS with a rich story and strong Characters. I liked it enough to purchase a Episode 1 and 2.

For €3.50ish all Half Life 2 games worth the buy !

A good game flawed with obsolete game sequences. In 2004 FPS began to integrate vehicles use in their gameplay and Half Life 2 makes extensive use of these sequences. Problem is we are not in 2004 anymore and those sequences are unbearably long and tedious. Another issue was that the game is heavily scripted. Enemies always spawn at a fix points and the game would throw at you an unlimited number of enemies until you decide to move forward. Finally, NPCs in this game are mere husks and you cannot interact with them. Now to offset those flaws the game is incredibly detailed and lore rich. Levels are varied, there are plenty of different weapons/enemies. It is basically fun to play. Although all the flaws I mentioned, Half life 2 remains an excellent FPS with a rich story and strong Characters. I liked it enough to purchase a Episode 1 and 2. For €3.50ish all Half Life 2 games worth the buy !