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Half-Life 2: Episode Two

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A quiet drive in the countryside

Words: Tom Francis, PC Gamer UK
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Half-Life 2's critics groan about its linearity, and its fans groan about how long it is between episodes. But the series shrugs off both complaints when you start seeing it for what it is: a series of playable movies. Better than anyone, Valve make cinema that you're a part of - and they do it at about the same rate Warner Bros churn out new Harry Potter films.

We know some gamers love a sandbox but it always baffles us when that love seems to preclude the enjoyment of anything else. Do these people storm out of cinemas when they realise their popcorn munching isn't controlling the actors? Are there really people who can't enjoy a gorgeous, hurtling ride like this? We cannot wait for Episode three.

You'll love
  • Incredible adventure
  • Action and threat level are perfect
  • Better than Episode One
You'll hate
  • No new weapons
  • Alyx is kind of weak here
  • Where's Episode Three?

 
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deora2dude  - 5 months 19 days ago 
i still think those damn antlion levels were a bit too drawn out
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GMAN2  - 4 months 3 days ago 
I liked this episode better than HL2 or Episode One. This level has way more action, and it brought a new environment. I was getting sick of City 17. The only thing is that I want to see a new gun.
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Half-Life 2: Episode Two

Genre: Shooter
Expected release date: 10/09/2007
Published by: EA GAMES
Developed by: Valve
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