In most ways, the gameplay of Half-Life 2 isn't revolutionary or innovative, but it sure is fun. But gameplay is another place where Half-Life 2 stands above the rest. GAMEPLAY: 9.5/10 Even if everything else in the game was great, if the gameplay wasn't good, the game wouldn't be good. All in all, the sound in the game is very, very good. There are also same sound glitches every now and then, but they are not too bad. It just doesn't seem all that fitting, but it is nice none-the-less. The soundtrack itself, though, is only pretty good. It only plays about a dozen times during the game, but it makes those moments very memorable. The soundtrack in the game isn't around all that much, but when it is, it is very apparent. The weapons pack a very punchy sound and are very nice. The sound effects in the game are also, for the most part, exceptional. The characters in the game have a very nice script and deliver their lines very well. The voice acting in the game is top-notch, and you will surely be impressed by it. In fact, the sound in the game is anything but. SOUND: 9.0/10 Half-Life 2's sound is not the game's strongest point, but that's not to say that it is bad. Overall, though, the story is truly great. It would have also been nice to have even more run-ins with the game's excellent characters, as they were very memorable. It means that Valve will almost certainly make a sequel. There is a positive aspect to this, though. The ending is a little bit too much of a cliffhanger. The only problem with it is that the game leaves a bit too many questions unanswered. You will be captivated from the very beginning to the end. But this just gives you more of an incentive to get your payback and you shall get that payback very soon. In the beginning of the game, you have no means of defense for yourself, so the Combine, an alien force of some kind, can attack you however they please. You have obviously been placed here by the G-Man for a reason, but as of now, you don't know that reason. STORY: 9.5/10 The game starts you off at the train station of City 17 where it becomes very clear that something is not right. Basically, I can't think of a game I could recommend more than Half-Life 2. The game has its fair share of problems, but these are overshadowed by the game's many, many strong points. The sequel sticks very close to the blueprints set by the original, but also surpasses it in nearly every way. H A L F L I F E 2 Review Half-Life 2 is the superb sequel to 1998's critically acclaimed Half-Life.
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