Status killerstar Jan 6, 2022
From this day forward I'm not interested in any FPS without a gravity gun.
Half-Life 2 (2004)
Android · Linux · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 3 · Xbox · Xbox 360
4.43 from 7563 ratings · #37 top rated on Grouvee
17520 members have it in their collection · 345 playing now · 4875 backlogged · 1381 wish listed
How long? Main story 15h · with extras 48h · 100% 28h (from 95 logged playthroughs)
Details
- Developers
- Valve
- Publishers
- Electronic Arts, NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios, Sierra Entertainment, Valve
- Genres
- Shooter
- Themes
- Action, Horror, Science fiction
- Franchises
- Half-Life
- Series
- Half-Life
- Event
- Xbox E3 2005 Press Conference
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Nov 16, 2004 (Full Release) (North_America) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Nov 16, 2004 (Full Release) (Europe) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Nov 15, 2005 (Full Release) (North_America) Xbox
- Nov 18, 2005 (Full Release) (Europe) Xbox
- Dec 02, 2005 (Full Release) (Japan) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Oct 09, 2007 (Full Release) (Asia) Xbox 360
- Oct 10, 2007 (Full Release) (North_America) Xbox 360
- Oct 19, 2007 (Full Release) (Europe) Xbox 360
- Oct 25, 2007 (Full Release) (Australia) Xbox 360
- Dec 11, 2007 (Full Release) (Asia) PlayStation 3
- Dec 11, 2007 (Full Release) (North_America) PlayStation 3
- Dec 14, 2007 (Full Release) (Europe) PlayStation 3
- Dec 20, 2007 (Full Release) (Australia) PlayStation 3
- May 22, 2008 (Full Release) (Japan) Xbox 360
- May 26, 2010 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Mac
- May 09, 2013 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Linux
- May 12, 2014 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Android
Related
Bundled in
- Half-Life 2: Game of the Year Edition (Sep 2005)
- The Orange Box (Oct 2007)
- Valve Complete Pack (Apr 2011)
Editions
- Half-Life 2: Collector's Edition (Nov 2004)
- Half-Life 2: Game of the Year Edition (Sep 2005)
Standalone expansions
- Half-Life 2: Episode One (Jun 2006)
- Half-Life 2: Episode Two (Oct 2007)
- Return to Ravenholm
Updates
- Half-Life 2: 20th Anniversary Update (Nov 2024)
Ports
- Half-Life 2: Survivor (Jun 2006)
Featured in lists
Rating distribution
5 stars
4476
4 stars
2103
3 stars
782
2 stars
173
1 star
29
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Status killerstar Jan 6, 2022
It's so considerate of the Combine to wear these very conspicuous white helmets so I can headshot them more easily.
Status SuperFieroStatus Feb 26, 2021
Started this up. It's....uhh....probably a "you had to be there" sort of game? The beginning was so cool and I'm all ready for a solid narrative shooter. But there has been zero story, there's only one type of enemy and the settings range from "dark sewer" to "lit sewer." Seriously, when do you get out of the sewers???
I know …
Started this up. It's....uhh....probably a "you had to be there" sort of game? The beginning was so cool and I'm all ready for a solid narrative shooter. But there has been zero story, there's only one type of enemy and the settings range from "dark sewer" to "lit sewer." Seriously, when do you get out of the sewers???
I know HL2 means a lot to a lot of people, and I'm trying to not be dismissive of it. But I'm just not seeing what everyone else is. I just got on some motorboat thing and I saved and quit. I can just already tell this segment is going to be a slog (vehicle levels usually are, imo).
Status Chovus Jun 16, 2020
I bought the orange box and 1st beat this game on Hard way back in 2008 or 9. Now I have played through on Hard for a 2nd time and even got steam cards and achievements that were not available back in the day. Not that I care about either but I made less than $1 replaying an old game. …
I bought the orange box and 1st beat this game on Hard way back in 2008 or 9. Now I have played through on Hard for a 2nd time and even got steam cards and achievements that were not available back in the day. Not that I care about either but I made less than $1 replaying an old game. I can say that the most memorable part of the game is Ravenholm and shooting saw blades.
I played the game more like a survival horror, trying to use up my ammo so that I can make efficient use of what loot was around rather than just shooting willy nilly. Lots of backtracking and carrying ammo boxes or health packs for later use. Not that I really needed it since there was more than enough supplies. I used the gravity gun as much as I could, even using gas cans and explosive barrels against soldiers. Even killed a queen any lion just by throwing junk at it. I saved crossbow bolts for extreme range and often used the pulse rifle, magnum and pistol to snipe at long range. Shotgun was my go to for close quarters assault. The SMG sucks and really feels too weak and inaccurate. Other than the grenade launcher on the SMG and rifle, I did not realize other weapons also had alternate fire until near the end of the game. That shotgun double blast is awesome.
There were a few difficultly spikes and annoying bits but overall an excellent masterpiece furthering the genre and up there with the best (namely Doom and Duke Nukem 3D). I barely scraped by the end when you have to shoot energy balls at the strider and gunships. In fact I did not much care for fighting vehicles while on foot. The only part that really got on my nerves were the npc followers of the late game. They get in the way constantly and are just annoying. I like my one man army to be the only one fighting.
I have never played any mods or player made maps. I am sure there are countless hours of entertainment left for this game.
Status Arkalliant May 8, 2020
Finally played this, tho there are still some things that don't sit right with me about this entry, so I might have to replay this one eventually. Like for example:
- the sections of the game where you need to stop on your tracks to see how cool the "new" physics engine is. I can't decide if this parts are unnecessary …
Finally played this, tho there are still some things that don't sit right with me about this entry, so I might have to replay this one eventually. Like for example:
- the sections of the game where you need to stop on your tracks to see how cool the "new" physics engine is. I can't decide if this parts are unnecessary or charming.
- the squad system was poorly implemented in Opposing Force, and it's still annoying here.
- chracters maybe a bit too happy and confident for the situation at hand?
Surprisingly, I did like the ending, a lot. One of the advantages of playing this in the future, since you already know that this series is probably never going to be completed
Status LinkToTheTrees Jan 26, 2020
Just went through Ravenholm, definitely understand the hate for it! They did nail the creepy atmosphere though, even with a zombie round every turn. I'm really liking this game as it goes, feels more involved than the first one.
Status LinkToTheTrees Jan 26, 2020
Surprisingly my first go at this monumental game. Liked the first, willing to see what all the hype is about!
Status anarchistica Jan 21, 2020
You can play Half-Life 1, 2 and both episodes for free until HL: Alyx launches in March.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/57848/
Let me give you one tip: Don't try to send David the garden gnome into space on Hard difficulty. Doing that was maddening.
Status AlfredoSalza Apr 16, 2017
Completed on PC. Played on easy difficulty.
A sequel that feels massive when compared to HF1. Everything is just better! The game is so much deeper, filled with lore and things to discover. New mechanics all over the place, excellent use of audio, expressive characters and a rich environment.
The only low point of HF2 to me is that the …
Completed on PC. Played on easy difficulty.
A sequel that feels massive when compared to HF1. Everything is just better! The game is so much deeper, filled with lore and things to discover. New mechanics all over the place, excellent use of audio, expressive characters and a rich environment.
The only low point of HF2 to me is that the vehicle sections are a bit too big, I mean, how much empty water or sewers do I have to navigate to get to the next part of the game? I also don't like when the main character is mute, but that is not really important if the supporting cast is good, which is certainly the case with HF2.
Definitely a must-play. Can't wait to play HF2: episodes 1 & 2.
