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Add-on pack
| Viewed: | 3D First-person | Genre: | Add-on pack Shoot 'Em Up |
| Media: | DVD | Arcade origin: | No |
| Developer: | Valve | Soft. Co.: | Valve |
| Publishers: | Electronic Arts
(GB/GB) |
Released: | 2 Jun 2006
(GB) Unknown (GB) |
| Ratings: | BBFC 15 | ||
| No Accessories: | No Accessories | ||
Summary
Half-Life 2: Episode 1 is another title in the franchise that has sold over 18 million copies worldwide. Gamers reprise the role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the citadel. Dr. Freeman joins forces with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue supporting the resistance's war against the Combine forces.
The storyline of Half-Life Episode 1 is extremely complex, and will undoubtedly appeal to gamers who are seeking for more than just another shooting gallery experience. The real-time gameplay is made possible by Source, Valve's proprietary engine technology that has been enhanced with new rendering technology and advanced artificial intelligence to present improved levels of graphics and character interaction. The environments throughout the game are highly detailed and provide breathtaking gameplay. The characters in Half-Life 2: Episode 1, are digital actors and are some of the most impressive in-game characters we've seen on a monitor. Throughout the game, objects obey the laws of gravity, friction and buoyancy. Ultimately, it all adds to the gameplay and realism, and makes Half-Life 2: Episode 1 another essential from the Valve canon.
The storyline of Half-Life Episode 1 is extremely complex, and will undoubtedly appeal to gamers who are seeking for more than just another shooting gallery experience. The real-time gameplay is made possible by Source, Valve's proprietary engine technology that has been enhanced with new rendering technology and advanced artificial intelligence to present improved levels of graphics and character interaction. The environments throughout the game are highly detailed and provide breathtaking gameplay. The characters in Half-Life 2: Episode 1, are digital actors and are some of the most impressive in-game characters we've seen on a monitor. Throughout the game, objects obey the laws of gravity, friction and buoyancy. Ultimately, it all adds to the gameplay and realism, and makes Half-Life 2: Episode 1 another essential from the Valve canon.
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