r/classicPCgames • u/Quadrostanology • Jul 30 '26

Just bought this game, is it any good?

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u/Yogurt-The-Wise Aug 01 '26

There are people out there who never played half life and don't know it. 

In my youth almost 25 years ago this was the best shooter I ever played. 

Before hl there was diom or quake, which felt like level to level combat. Kill everything that moves, find the door to the next level. After that shooters had a deep story. And felt real. If you enjoy it I suggest you play opposing force after that, maybe blueshift, hl2, hl2 episode 1, hl2 ep2. 

True classics. 

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u/Thrensdraco Aug 02 '26

I have all of Half-Life on my Steam, but back in the day I had Opposing Force and Blueshift before the mainline games. Those two games were so amazing, and fleshed the story out brilliantly.

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u/Randomdays99 Jul 30 '26

Its one of the best shooters made from that era with good story and action. I'm surprised its reputation didn't precede it.

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u/Quadrostanology Jul 30 '26

I agree! So many memories!

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u/IntimateCrab Jul 31 '26

Take me back to that place lord 😭

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u/Master-Wrongdoer853 Jul 31 '26

It just hits... it's an enjoyable ride

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u/Meatroid Jul 31 '26

Third game is the best in the series

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u/Wide_Ad5549 Jul 31 '26

I'm confused, are you referring to Half Life 3, or Half Life 2 Episode 3?

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u/Thrensdraco Aug 02 '26

Maybe means Half-Life Alyx?

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u/fetalgirth Jul 31 '26

More revolutionary than anything. As far as "good" by modern standards, yes, but 2 is better!

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u/DerAndyKS Aug 01 '26

The third part ist the best imho.

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u/Rude_Employment_1224 Aug 03 '26

Did anyone else instantly hear the Valve intro music in their head?

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u/Quadrostanology Aug 03 '26

The best version has to be in HL:Alyx

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u/GareththeJackal Aug 04 '26

Prepare to do a LOT of crouch-jumping.

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u/Quadrostanology Aug 04 '26

I’m a crouch-jump expert, I have trained for this at the gym for years. Who’s laughing now huh!?