Half Life 2 is deemed by some as one of the best videogames of all time. It has graphics that still look good considering how old it is, a great story, and an amazing (but flawed) physics engine. Each chapter in this game is memorable and fun to play (except those vehicle sections).

Now I'll be honest with ya, the gunplay isn't really that interesting and the enemy ai isn't smart at times, which is important as this is a first person shooter. Another thing: the vehicles don't drive too well, especially the airboat you drive in the beginning; it's almost impossible to make it through the level without crashing it.

Despite these flaws, I, and most people who has played this game, recommend you to try it, and I believe anyone can; this game is very optimized, even a Walmart laptop can run it. It's recommended that you play this game after completing the original Half Life, but the story of this game is still enjoyable nonetheless.

Summary: This game takes place 20 years after the events that transpired during Half Life 1, (spoilers for Half Life 1) where the protagonist, scientist Gordon Freeman, accidentally causes the apocalypse (It's not entirely his fault, however); aliens come from portals all around the facility killing people, all while the military tries to cover up the event. He kills the head alien in charge of the invasion and is consequently hired by a mysterious figure (known as the Gman) to do more work in the future.

Now, Gordon is released from stasis and wakes up in a dystopian future where a force takes control of Earth and it's last remaining humans. His new job is to cripple the Combine's power over Earth and lead the human resistance to victory.

Half Life 2 is deemed by some as one of the best videogames of all time. It has graphics that still look good considering how old it is, a great story, and an amazing (but flawed) physics engine. Each chapter in this game is memorable and fun to play (except those vehicle sections). Now I'll be honest with ya, the gunplay isn't really that interesting and the enemy ai isn't smart at times, which is important as this is a first person shooter. Another thing: the vehicles don't drive too well, especially the airboat you drive in the beginning; it's almost impossible to make it through the level without crashing it. Despite these flaws, I, and most people who has played this game, recommend you to try it, and I believe anyone can; this game is very optimized, even a Walmart laptop can run it. It's recommended that you play this game after completing the original Half Life, but the story of this game is still enjoyable nonetheless. Summary: This game takes place 20 years after the events that transpired during Half Life 1, (spoilers for Half Life 1) [spoiler] where the protagonist, scientist Gordon Freeman, accidentally causes the apocalypse (It's not entirely his fault, however); aliens come from portals all around the facility killing people, all while the military tries to cover up the event. He kills the head alien in charge of the invasion and is consequently hired by a mysterious figure (known as the Gman) to do more work in the future. [/spoiler] Now, Gordon is released from stasis and wakes up in a dystopian future where a force takes control of Earth and it's last remaining humans. His new job is to cripple the Combine's power over Earth and lead the human resistance to victory.