Half-Life

Rating:
Summary: not compatible with Windows XP
Review: I hate to say this? but this game is not compatible with Windows XP OS, so owners of newest Dell computers have to install compatible OS.

Rating:
Summary: An old game still worth buying...
Review: Made in 98, but still better quality, play, and design than most games on the market in '05. Good storyline, great AI and graphics, not-overly aggressive system requirments, tons of add-ons available. Incredible single player mode, good weapon selection, and arguably one of the best FPS online games of all time. If you like HALO, you will like Halflife. Very similar, but no limit on how many weapons you can carry, and the levels aren't as repetative. (My biggest complaint about Halo, though it's obvious why, many of the levels and hallways are exact copies of one you've seen dozens of times already...gives a feeling of being lost, and even fed up at times.) Halo does have the edge as far as cars and what not though. I also recommend Halflife 2, the sequel to what I'm talkin about here... INSANE graphics and gameplay.

Rating:
Summary: Best
Review: You know, you shouldn't even have to read the reviews. If you see that this game has 4 1/2 stars, even though it was made way back in 98, you should know that its good. But good doesn't describe this game. Its better than great, excellent, or even outstanding. I'm going to have to say that this game is groundbreaking. Before this game, shooters were shooters. This game is a shooter that just happens to have a Final Fantasy quality storyline as well. And don't think that you'll be sitting around all day watching cinemas. No, the entire story is delivered to you in real time via other characters talking. *Note* This is not one game you want to play with the sound off! I'll now break the game up into 5 major categories, Graphics, Sound, Story, Gameplay, and overall fun.

Graphics are a biggy in a gamers life. Now adays with HL2 and Doom 3 out, were getting spoiled, and expect graphics like that when about 4% of all the nations PC's are capable of it. Half Life's graphics are very good, but you can easily see why it was made in 1998. The close up images are extremely pixelated, and blocky. But the overall movement is smooth, and if your rig can handle it, the cranked up Graphics are the best eyecandy available for games made in that time period. 18/20

Sound is also a major factor in this game. Creepy sounds coming from unseen creatures, characters talking and giving away the great story, and finally fantastic weaponry sound effects. 20/20

Story is one of the big plusses in this game, and rightfully so. Fantastic is all I will say. Fantastic story. Fantastic story telling. Fantastic Pace. Nuf said. 20/20

Gameplay is big in this game as well. The controls are phenomanal(sp.), the menu is easily accesable, and switching through weapons is a breeze. Only problem is that there are alot of buttons to get used to. Still, if your commited, this category is also a winner. 18/20

Finally, this is overall a very fun game. Stressed out? Tired from work? Then pop in Half Life and sit back. Blowing away monsters is a very good stress reliever. Add to that that the gory effects are great(blood splatters, organs and bones flying all over the place) if you are not turned off by blood. But if you are, why the hell are you playing an M game with a guy holding a gun on the front cover?! 20/20

Final score 96/100 which means this game is a rare gem that you should indulge upon immedietly. I can't wait for our new computer to arrive so I can get Half Life 2! Oh yeah. I forgot to tell you it has an absolute kick @$$ online mode!


Rating:
Summary: The best.....nuff' said
Review: Half Life Revolutionized PC gaming. It is one of the greatest IF not The best pc game ever made. It has bin said that from almost every Pc Mag or Game mag. I was a few to own this masterpiece when it first hit stores and all I can say is...wow

This game really changed about the FPS gaming. It just made me think different about FPS. It truly is a masterpiece. I won't spoil this games amazing story of the g man's adventure. I wont even say how good this game is you just have to play it for your self.

The graphics for that time was amazing and so will the upcoming HALF LIFE 2 BABY! nuff said

The gameplay.......You're a moron if You acctually think I'm gonna go into that since we already no how incredible the game is....Nuff' said


The story is what makes this game...a game..it's not just any shooter...it's history in the making..well for games atleast...

I'm just gonna make this short and sweet for you...

THIS GAME IS AMAZING!

Of course this deserves a

5 out of 5 stars!!!!!!!

Amazing...Just amazing...Nuff said get the game before HL2 comes out..

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