Half-Life 2: Episode 1
Monday July 17, 2006
Price at time of review.
The first expansion to Half Life 2 doesn't provide much excitement.
Half-Life 2
Genre: Shooter / FPS, Publisher: Vivendi Universal, ESRB Rating: M - (Mature), Media: DVD-ROM
The Half-Life 2 with Deathmatch DVD collects two of the must-have shooter games, bringing you twice the action. Start out with Half-Life 2, where you return to the alien research facility called Black Mesa. The aliens are now pouring into our world and you'll join the resistance movement to stop them. Battle it out with friends in crazy, realistic mulitplayer action with Half-Life 2: Deathmatch. Then test your tactical abilities with Half-Life: Source -- where the gaming kicks up a notch through the amazing Source game engine.
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Half-Life 2: Episode One (Add on) for Windows
Genre: Shooter / FPS, Publisher: EA - Electronic Arts, Platform(s): Windows, ESRB Rating: M - (Mature), Media: DVD-ROM
In this episodic sequel (formerly known as "Aftermath"), players continue the groundbreaking story that came to an explosive halt at the conclusion of Half-Life 2. Players once again assume the role of Gordon Freeman and team up with sidekick Alyx Vance to flee the remnants of a nearly-destroyed City 17 and it's eerily-empty streets. The action begins quickly as the damage to the citadel has been done and Gordon and Alyx must lead the evacuation effort. Enemies previously un-attackable such as crab and mortar synths now stand in your path as you try to help Gordon and others escape the imminent citadel blast. Once again utilizing the Source technology and HDR lighting popularized by Half Life 2, Episode One aims to begin the tradition of episodic content for Half Life fans. Gamers can expect over six hours of game play while taking out enemies with the help of Alyx's pet robot dog.
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Team Fortress 2 for Windows
Genre: Strategy, Publisher: Vivendi Universal, Platform(s): Windows, ESRB Rating: M - (Mature), Media: CD-ROM
Originally designed as a mere add-on to the best-selling Half-Life, Team Fortress II is now much much more. Just log on, join a team and choose your role or "class." Because there are nine different classes, such as Infantry, Sniper and Engineer, each with its own goals, methods and weapons, you can choose the one that best fits your style and skills. With its advanced technology, like Parametric Animation, and challenging teamplay scenarios, Team Fortress II is going to blow away the competition!
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This article appeared in the August 2006 issue of PC Authority.
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