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Half-Life 2

11/16/2004· Valve· PC, macOS, Xbox 360, Linux, Xbox, Android, PlayStation 3, Mac
Half-Life 2
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Key information, ratings and estimated playtime at a glance.

Overview

DeveloperValve
PublisherValve
Release Date

Platforms & genres

Platforms
PCmacOSXbox 360LinuxXboxAndroidPlayStation 3Mac
Genres
ActionShooter

Ratings & reviews

Metacritic96/100
Steam Reviews98% positiveOverwhelmingly Positive · 276,295 reviews

Estimated playtime

HLTB Main12.89H
HLTB Extra15.61H
HLTB Completionist19.88H

Gallery

Game media

5 screenshots · 3 videos

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Description

The Seven Hour War is lost. Earth has surrendered. The Black Mesa incident is a distant memory. The player again picks up the crowbar of research scientist Gordon Freeman, who finds himself on an alien-infested Earth being picked to the bone, its resources depleted, its populace dwindling. Freeman is thrust into the unenviable role of rescuing the world from the wrong he unleashed back at Black Mesa. And a lot of people he cares about are counting on him.

Half-Life 2 is the landmark first-person shooter that “forged the framework for the next generation of games” (PC Gamer). Experience a thrilling campaign packed with unprecedented levels of immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.

Includes the Half-Life 2 Episode One and Two Expansions

The story of Half-Life 2 continues with Episodes One and Two, full-featured Half-Life adventures set during the aftermath of the base game. They are accessible from the main menu, and you will automatically advance to the next episode after completing each one.

Half-Life 2: Deathmatch

Fast multiplayer action set in the Half-Life 2 universe! HL2's physics adds a new dimension to deathmatch play. Play straight deathmatch or try Combine vs. Resistance teamplay. Toss a toilet at your friend today! Included in your Steam library with purchase of Half-Life 2.

Steam Workshop

Play entire campaigns or replace weapons, enemies, UI, and more with content created by the community.