HalfLife 2 Episode One (DVD)

HalfLife 2 Episode One (DVD)

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Episode 1 proves once again why HalfLife is still the best first person shooter on the market - sharp graphics, engaging sound, a panoply of weapons, and plenty to do besides pulling the trigger.

Episode 1 might be better thought of as HL3 Part 1. The story picks up right where HL2 left you standing, at the top of the now ruined Citadel. Together with Alyx, your task now is to save the human survivors of City 17 by first preventing a complete core meltdown. To do that you've got to get into the crumbling, darkened interior.

This sets up some clever sequences that require you to power-up segments of the Citadel to allow you to cross bridges, open doors, or use elevators. Two of the more frustrating and spookiest scenes have you running around in the dark with a flashlight that has a periodic recharge cycle of several seconds. Standing in the darkness, you can appreciate the sound design as you hear the zombies shuffling and moaning. Once you've taken care of the core, your next task is get to the City 17 survivors and shepherd them to the train station.

Like it's predecessor, Episode 1 requires many maneuvering and manipulating activities, one of the features that sets HL apart from most other first person shooters that require little more than running and shooting. You also have the full complement of weapons from HL2; ironically one of the last for you to pick up is the crowbar. For about the first quarter of the game the only thing you'll have in your arsenal is an enhanced Gravity Gun.

There are no eye-opening, jaw-dropping sequences, like HL2's falling tower during the airboat ride. Nor are there are any vehicles in Episode 1, except for an automobile ride right at the beginning that really puts you square in HL universe - Dog throws your car across a canyon-size cliff.

Complaints about Steam aside (and personally I haven't had any trouble with them yet), Episode 1 is a great addition to the HL series. I look forward to Episode II.

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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Half-Life 2: Aftermath brings you the new adventures of Gordon Freeman and his able sidekick Alyx. At the end of Half-Life 2, you did critical damage to the Citadel. The whole place is going to go up, taking out City 17 and what's in its immediate radius. In this expansion, Gordon and Alyx are leading the flight from the city -- and getting up close and personal with some of the creatures and sights from the Half-Life 2.