About Half-Life 2
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.
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.
Includes the Half-Life 2 Episode One and Two Expansions 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.
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
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.
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How long does it take to beat Half-Life 2?
The main story of Half-Life 2 takes approximately 12.9 hours to complete. Total completion time may vary depending on playstyle and difficulty.
What genre is Half-Life 2?
Half-Life 2 is a Shooter, Action, Horror game, released in 2004.
Is Half-Life 2 worth playing?
Half-Life 2 is a shooter game from 2004. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like Half-Life, Dead Space (2008), Black Mesa. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.
What games are similar to Half-Life 2?
Games similar to Half-Life 2 include: Half-Life, Dead Space (2008), Black Mesa, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, Left 4 Dead, Far Cry, Left 4 Dead 2, Deus Ex, Call of Duty: World at War. You can discover and track all of them on nxto.app.