A short review of Half-Life 2: Episode One

[lonewolf23k]

Bought the game on Saturday, finished it on Sunday. The game is short, but it draws you in pretty well nonetheless.

The graphics are a step up from Half-Life 2, and the commentary option is fun, although I recommend saving it for the second time through the game, so you don't miss the expository dialogue the first time around.

All in all, though, I can't wait for Episode Two..

[BlairH]

Indeed. It was very short, but also very sweet. A far tighter, more intense experience than it's predecesor. I'm beginning to think this episodic gaming lark might actually be a good idea after all.

[GremlinClr]

I finished it yesterday. I really enjoyed it. I think Alyx really improved since HL2, AI wise.

I liked the new "total darkness" gameplay element.

I love the commentary. But did anyone else have trouble hearing it over the ingame audio? I tried turning down the ingame stuff but it turned down the commentary as well. I know this wouldn't be for everyone but I'd love an option to be able to auto pause the game and cut the ingame audio when you click on a commentary bubble. I had to turn on captions and ended up reading it half the time.

I wouldn't have minded a new weapon or two.

Zombies. I'm really getting tired of zombies. Really.

Overall a great game and well worth the money. Can't wait for Episode 2 this fall.

[Bruce Wayne Jr.]

It's awesome.

This and Liberty City Stories are about as good as you can do for 20 bucks brand new.

[BlairH]

Anybody notice that when you shine the flashlight into Alyx's eyes in a dark area she shields her face and backs off?

[Zun Liako]

Anybody notice that when you shine the flashlight into Alyx's eyes in a dark area she shields her face and backs off?

Yeah, I noticed that. Neat feature