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FatBeing · 06-11-2007, 10:23 PM

It wasn't Asfaq, it was Raaabo who reviewed it, and I'dve given it a similar rating. To be honest, the HL series hasn't really evolved beyond HL2 - I'm talking gameplay, and not the graphical bells and whistles.

On the plus side:
1. Better AI, meaner enemies, intense battles
2. Looks better
3. Still plays on older machines

On the minus side:
1. It's become too easy to tell when a puzzle is a physics puzzle. The challenge is gone; what remains is the frustration of screwing up those puzzles.

2. It's too damn short!

Frankly, I'd rather wait 3-4 years for another 20+ hour HL game than these one-sitting episodes.

Incidentally, while the OB is an excellent deal, do this math:

HL2: Gameplay - 30h (more or less depending on how good you are), Price at release - $50
Episodes: Gameplay - (8 x 3 = 24h), Price at release - $20 x 3 = $60

The episodes give you fewer hours of gameplay at a higher price. Which, of course, is what Valve wanted in the first place.

06-11-2007, 10:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
FatBeing Administratus Rotundus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 385	Re: WTH!!!!! Digit gives hl2 ep2 5/10!! It wasn't Asfaq, it was Raaabo who reviewed it, and I'dve given it a similar rating. To be honest, the HL series hasn't really evolved beyond HL2 - I'm talking gameplay, and not the graphical bells and whistles. On the plus side: 1. Better AI, meaner enemies, intense battles 2. Looks better 3. Still plays on older machines On the minus side: 1. It's become too easy to tell when a puzzle is a physics puzzle. The challenge is gone; what remains is the frustration of screwing up those puzzles. 2. It's too damn short! Frankly, I'd rather wait 3-4 years for another 20+ hour HL game than these one-sitting episodes. Incidentally, while the OB is an excellent deal, do this math: HL2: Gameplay - 30h (more or less depending on how good you are), Price at release - $50 Episodes: Gameplay - (8 x 3 = 24h), Price at release - $20 x 3 = $60 The episodes give you fewer hours of gameplay at a higher price. Which, of course, is what Valve wanted in the first place. __________________ YOU SHALL PAY FOR YOUR SINS! (In case you have already paid, please ignore this notice)