Half Life

Half Life 2
$19.99
First off, the game's graphics and controls are great, even fun to go through x amount of levels before it turns into something totally crude, offensive, and evil.

I had the displeasure of going into the level "We don't go to Ravenclaw" or whatever it's called, and you're basically in an abandoned town at night with mentally handicapped people screaming at you "Let go of me!!" while you throw saw blades at everyone.

If you're getting sick and tired of the evil crap put out there in the media, don't trot in this excrement. Bad, bad, bad. They couldn't have made that level any worse than it is, and I probably even had a psychosis as a result of playing enough of it!

Half-Life 2: Episode Pack
$9.99
The half life saga is the most epic storyline that has EVER been created.

Before HL2, the original half life was instantly my favorite game. But Valve truly delivered with HL2. If you've ever played Half Life 2, you're most likely to NOT be satisfied. It made me truly insatiable. I needed more! And these two episodes came through.

Before I describe the game, I know that Steam, in spite of all its negative criticism, has never been an issue for me, and I have no problems with its layout and conductance.

Now on to the important part. Episode One quickly picks off from where HL2 left off. Although short, you go through a sequence of events, fighting your way through the Citadel and through City 17, with some extremely awesome moments. But the REAL action is completely packed into Episode 2. Episode 2 introduces many new aspects to the game, such as a new environment. The story takes place outside of City 17, traveling through the surrounding forest and mines. Episode 2 also introduces a few new enemies: the poison antlions and Hunters, which greatly enhances the game and makes it more challenging for the player(s). Ep2 also offers slightly improved graphics, and an AMAZING soundtrack. Those parts where the action is hot and the music kicks in gives you goosebumps like you've never had before. Ep2 also induces a much more lifelike feel by focusing more on the relation between Alyx and Gordon, and strengthening her role in the game. As you progress you actually CARE about what happens to her, and you find yourself becoming ATTACHED to the game, which ultimately gives the game true meaning.

Although Ep1 was quick and not too great, Ep2 makes up for it 10 fold. The Half Life saga is the most epic storyline that has ever been created, and it is mostly reflected in Ep2. This game has left me insatiable for the longest time, both from the ending of Half Life 2 and the ending in Ep2. I will praise the day when Ep3 comes out. I will most eagerly be waiting until then! ENJOY THE GAME!!!

Half-Life
$19.99
I bought a Half Life and add-on pack because of all the hype surrounding HL. You would think being Game of the Year would mean that its actually good. Ha!, not the word i would use.
Maybe i am too much into realism in my games, real weapons, real people etc, but I thought HL was ^&#^*. I would not recommend Half Life and i can't understand why it was so popular.

The Orange Box
$19.99
I recently bought the orange box 2 days ago and it just came today and all I have to say is AWESOME! First, I was looking for a xbox 360 game to play because I haven't purchased a game in awhile and I needed a fun one, so I chose the orange box. At first the price caught my eye because I only payed $17 to get this game, NEW! At retailer stores its around $20 so I saved me a few bucks. Anyways, this game is really great. It comes with Half life 2, episodes 1&2, portal, and team fortress 2, now thats a good deal. I already started to play Half life 2 and I'm hooked! Its such a great game, great FPS and the graphics are realistic also. The controls are a bit confusing to get used to, but you'll get the controls down pretty quick. I haven't tryed out portal or team fortress 2 yet, but I will soon, I already played those 2 so I know it will be fun, espically TF2. That pretty much sums up my review about the orange box, I FULLY reccomend getting this game to all you FPS lovers and half life lovers, or just any gamer looking for a great deal on games because the orange box is just great, it will keep me busy for a long time :) I give the orange box a 9.5/10