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Same old Half-Life, same old immersion. There's nothing new except a few character models and some passive-aggressive scientists. No new weapons or mechanics, but there are a few Gordon Freeman cameos. No hate, the game was still good, but it was terribly short about 1/4 of the length of Half-Life 1.

Barney felt more like a survivor than a fighter. I'd recommend Opposing Force over this one.

Overall 6.5/10

Disclaimer: The Uplay launcher provided by Steam doesn't work due to being outdated. To play the game, you will need to download Ubisoft Connect.

Assassin's Creed 2 (AC2) was a game that truly transformed the Assassin's Creed series. The parkour system was highly satisfying, and the movement felt incredibly fluid. The characters were distinct, memorable, and well-designed. While the story was decent, it wasn't particularly remarkable if it feels flat and boring don't drop it its gonna get better, and the protagonist was average—not standing out as either particularly good or bad but had good character develpment.

The graphics in this game are exceptional. The shaders, color palette, textures, and water physics are all impressive, especially for a game released in 2009. AC2 was definitely ahead of its time. The NPC AI is also quite immersive; the cities feel alive, with NPCs following their own routines instead of wandering aimlessly like in Skyrim. What truly stood out, however, was the voice acting—it was absolutely phenomenal and felt incredibly authentic.

The combat system was enjoyable as well. Though simple, it offered a good variety of weapons and enemies, preventing it from becoming boring. Personally, I preferred the combat mechanics to the assassination missions.

That said, there were a few aspects I didn't like. The movement system tried to incorporate realistic animations, but it often felt a bit clunky. Sometimes the prompts wouldn't register properly, resulting in delayed actions and a lot of fall damage. Another issue was the repetitive mission structure. Every time you see a "don't be detected" objective, it starts get old. Also, although the voice acting was excellent, the Italian accents and vocabulary were sometimes hard to understand, and the character names could be confusing. The soundtrack was decent overall, with one legendary track standing out.

In conclusion, I would rate the game 7.5/10.

If you like Half-Life 1, you're going to love this. Even though it was developed by a different team, the atmosphere and immersion, as well as the world-building, still the same. The new weapons and enemies are both great and challenging. The game is a bit shorter than Half-Life 1, about 3/4 of its size, but it was still enjoyable. It was also interesting to see the military's perspective on the accident.

Thing I didn't like was The rope physics it was clunky, and glitches all over the place. Other than that, there are zero major glitches, and it's completely playable without any crashes.

The protagonist, Shephard, is an absolute chad. Valve, please put him in the next game (let him out!).

Overall, I’d give it an 8/10.

20 years old now, but it can still rival the new AAA titles. The game was truly ahead of its time, especially when you realize it came out in 2004,it's unbelievable. The graphics were impressive, and the Eastern European look in the post-apocalyptic world was stunning. The soldiers, the gravity gun it was all awesome, not to mention the fantastic sound design. The special vehicle missions were a great touch, and the characters were well done. One of the best things HL2 excels at is its companion AI—it was genuinely smart. The facial expressions and dialogues were spot-on, making the characters feel so real, especially Alyx. The non-cutscene gameplay added to the immersion. However, the combat was just okay and somewhat mediocre, with no special standout moments. I also dislike that you can't aim down sights (ADS). Another downside is the antagonist, who wasn’t particularly intimidating—just plain annoying. The story was decent, but the main reason I play HL2 is because of the world-building and immersion. Special mention to one of the best villains in gaming history, the G-Man. He still gives me the creeps to this day—truly awesome."

i wish we get a half life 3 but lets get real we ain't getting nothing this decade think we get one would be delusional

overall HL2 gets straight 9.5/10 from me

The only downside to this game is that I didn’t grow up with it. Half-Life is one of those rare games that truly lives up to its reputation. Despite its dated dorito looking appearance, it feels incredibly immersive. It doesn’t feel like you're playing as a character but you are the character. The storytelling is fantastic, even though we don’t get all the details during the playthrough. The gameplay did feel a bit clunky at times, but the puzzles were really enjoyable. Overall, it’s just a fantastic experience. There are no quest markers or compasses—you have to pay close attention to your surroundings, explore, and, of course, smash your way through aliens with a crowbar

Bully is one of my all-time favorites, right up there with the Grand Theft Auto franchise. I'd even place it alongside the Max Payne dilogy. The game is incredibly immersive, and the mechanics are fantastic. That healing system, though, was something else. The characters in the game are straight up psychopaths, narcissists and pretentious pricks but they’re also really endearing. The soundtrack is absolutely amazing; Shawn Lee is a genius. The missions are fun, and the combat feels great.

However, the biggest downside is that the game crashes every 10 minutes. Honestly, it crashes more than Fallout: New Vegas, making it borderline unplayable at times. Fortunately, you can find an easy mod to fix this with a quick search on Nexus. The camera work can also be pretty clunky, especially during combat. I've lost count of how many times I’ve accidentally punched my own teammates due to awkward camera angles. Also, despite the fantastic soundtrack, it’s not properly synchronized, and you'll notice it well into the game.

Bully really feels like one of Rockstar's neglected gems. They abandoned it, but thankfully, the modding community keeps it alive.

Overall, I’d give Bully a solid 8.5/10.

It was a great experience, and I really hope they make a Bully 2 someday.

i downloaded this game because i enjoy open world survival games. and it runs quite well on my low end "potato toaster" PC. The game feels like a mix of TLOU and Days gone, and a little bit of fortnite(NPCs), especially with its looting and crafting systems. I had a lot of fun with it and both DLCs added enjoyable content. the 'breakdown' DLC is grate if u want a tougher challenge it increases the difficulty and makes survival harder. On the other hand 'Lifeline' offers a completely different experience both in gameplay and story. its fast paced introduces new mechanics and actually enjoyed it more than the main story. the main story however didn't impress me much it felt a bit boring and like extra content rather than anything important

If you have low end PC this game is definitely worth trying. despite being a game with bugs it runs well and its perfect for those with terminal lootgoblinemia there's ton of gear to find and you will be constantly upgrading and improving equipment

overall I'd rate it out of 7.5 out of 10

If u plan on playing, my advice is don't get greedy and don't be careless. The game might get easier in some places but the brain dead enemy spawn system is whats gonna get u. Also get familiar with the Alt+F4 combo u are gonna need it

straight up minecraft in 2D but on drugs