Half-Life® 2: Aftermath™ / Episode One for Windows

Pros: Continueation to one of the best games ever made, HDR lighting, develops Alyx's personality, commentary

Cons: Way to short, no new weapons or features, not much new from a tech stand-point

The Bottom Line: I'm only giving this a 5/5 because its Half-Life 2. It does offer few new things but it is definetly worth a play for any FPS or HL2 fan.

Review: When Half Life 2 originally came out I remember how amazing everything about it was, from the graphics and sound down to the core gameplay and physics engine. After finishing HL2 I craved more. Thankfully we don't have to wait 5 years for another ...

Pros: Half-Life 2 kicked butt, and E1 is more of the same!

Cons: More of the same, and it doesn't last as long; $20 is high.

The Bottom Line: Half-Life 2 is arguably the best first-person-shooter, so a continuation isn't bad, but a better plot and new enemies would be nice. $20 is a little steep.

Review: Half-Life 2 is well-reviewed, so I assume that anyone purchasing Half-Life 2: Episode One ("E1") knows all about the Half-Life 2 story. E1 is well-put together, but it's also very brief, with only four chapters. I have left the spoilers to the END of ...

Pros: Updated graphics (HDR), low cost, same ole' (great) Half-Life2 genes, Alyx ;-)

Cons: Feels somewhat uninspired, very short, Where is my crowbar?

The Bottom Line: Just what we're used to: excellent game but too much "been there done that" and too little "wow".

Review: Half-Life has captured PC gamers and the late but successful sequel Half-Life2 strengthened the image of role model for how-to-design-a-game. With such a burden, the follow-up is going to be tough and development time sure indicates that everything ...