Half-Life 2

Also known as: Half-Life II

The first Half-Life is often called the finest first-person shooter ever made... this sequel is often called better than the first game. Included in The Orange Box.

Available on: Xbox , Xbox 360, PS3 , PC
Release date: October 10, 2007
Published by: Electronic Arts 
Developed by: Valve 
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ESRB Rating
Half-Life 2 is rated:
Mature
Blood and Gore, Intense Violence