This is just where it starts but it is more than just a one location expansion. While being only the first part, Episode One actually does some things that really help the series. There is still the great Half-Life way of storytelling, where everything is seen through the eyes of Gordon, who doesn’t say a word.
Alyk feels so real, you would swear someone was literally controlling her. It makes the action even better with a partner by your side. And that is what you will be doing a lot.
The game goes through sections where it feels like a Hollywood action movie, with bullets flying everywhere and not much time to take a breath. But these are separated by large physics based
puzzles, that can require some time to figure out.
The gravity gun returns in a big way here,quickly getting an upgrade where now it can do even more damage. No need to pick up saw blades when you can pick up combine soldiers themselves. It is something that just never gets old. Everything that made Half-Life 2 so good is here, and even improved upon.
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