Episode 1 is good, but not as good as the original Half-Life 2 or Episode 2. It offers, as expected, a brilliant story with somewhat darker (literally, not figuratively) theme. Biggest downside in my opinion is that it's just too short, it feels like when your friend has a bar of chocolate and gives you one piece. It's good and there's really nothing to complain about but you are left with wanting more. The "final battle" is not as epic as with other HL games. Nonetheless if you like Half-Life (2), you will like this.

Overall score 8/10, at it's best when played alongside Ep2.

Episode 1 is good, but not as good as the original Half-Life 2 or Episode 2. It offers, as expected, a brilliant story with somewhat darker (literally, not figuratively) theme. Biggest downside in my opinion is that it's just too short, it feels like when your friend has a bar of chocolate and gives you one piece. It's good and there's really nothing to complain about but you are left with wanting more. The "final battle" is not as epic as with other HL games. Nonetheless if you like Half-Life (2), you will like this. Overall score 8/10, at it's best when played alongside Ep2.