
Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.
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The Seven Hour War is lost. Earth has surrendered. The Black Mesa incident is a distant memory. The player again picks up the crowbar of research scientist Gordon Freeman, who finds himself on an alien-infested Earth being picked to the bone, its resources depleted, its populace dwindling. Freeman is thrust into the unenviable role of rescuing the world from the wrong he unleashed back at Black Mesa. And a lot of people he cares about are counting on him.
Half-Life 2 is the landmark first-person shooter that “forged the framework for the next generation of games” (PC Gamer). Experience a thrilling campaign packed with unprecedented levels of immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.
The story of Half-Life 2 continues with Episodes One and Two, full-featured Half-Life adventures set during the aftermath of the base game. They are accessible from the main menu, and you will automatically advance to the next episode after completing each one.

Fast multiplayer action set in the Half-Life 2 universe! HL2's physics adds a new dimension to deathmatch play. Play straight deathmatch or try Combine vs. Resistance teamplay. Toss a toilet at your friend today! Included in your Steam library with purchase of Half-Life 2.

Play entire campaigns or replace weapons, enemies, UI, and more with content created by the community.
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Languages: English*, French*, German*, Italian*, Korean*, Spanish - Spain*, Russian*, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, Danish, Finnish +15 more
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Hours played at review time, across 819 reviews with recorded playtime.
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positive critical· bar length = how often the theme comes up
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:gordon:
이게 2004년에 나온게 믿기질 않을 정도로 완성도가 높았고 정말 재미있게 했습니다. 길 찾거나 퍼즐 풀 때는 조금 불친절한 감이 있긴 했는데 그래도 괜찮았습니다. GOTY받은 이유가 있음
ламар
I love it! The game is interesting and fun to play! Recomend it!
Я прошел «Период полураспада 2» (Или же, по простому и по привычному «Half life 2») на все достижения. Халф лайф я проходил и раньше. Я играл в первый Half Life, играл в Half life Opposing Force и играл в Half life deathmatch. Не знаю даже, как описать эмоции. Халф лайф - великая игра, которая изменила ход игровой индустрии. Но лично я считаю, что больше всего изменил мир игр халф лайф 2. С 1998 по 2004 год (Дата выпуска 1 и 2 Half Life) прошло не так много времени, но изменения более чем колоссальные. Новая графика, идеальная мимика и многое другое. Пожалуй, Half life 2 - пик всех сюжетных игр. Я обожаю эту игру, и всегда буду в нее возвращаться, пока у меня будет возможность. Мои надежды все еще склоняются к тому, что выйдет 3 часть этой прекрасной игры. Но иногда надежды не оправдывают себя. Впрочем, дай бог чтоб эти надежды не были пустыми и вышел хоть какой-то халф лайф 2. Рекомендую ли я эту видеоигру? Конечно, да. Насколько бы я ее оценил? Об этом написано повыше. Шедевр и по наши дни.
Проснитесь и пойте, доктор Фримен.
still a great game 20 yeasr later
Copium loaded, Hope dies last
Full-Life Memories
очень прикольная игра но сложно понять как пройти несколько этапов
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