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Author: bluberry
Posted: July 12, 2008 (09:05 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
I liked the caves, the whole ecosystem they set up with barnacles eating the antlions and shit (plus the hilarious moments when antlions drowned) was cool and it had some cool action parts like when the King chases you. a bit long though, yeah. the worst part of the game is still the second half of Freeman Pontifex to me.
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Author: Halon
Posted: July 12, 2008 (10:08 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
The caves were pretty good, though definitely not the highlight of the game. The main problem here is once again the length. Luckily I got Episode 1 for free and Orange Box for something like $25 because I would feel robbed if I spent full price on the two games.
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Author: Suskie
Posted: July 12, 2008 (10:57 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Are we the only three HL fans here?
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Author: Halon
Posted: July 12, 2008 (11:59 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
I got Episode 1 for free when Circuit City had a buy 1 get 1 free sale about two years ago and got Orange Box at Best Buy for $25 the day after black Friday. Good deals, especially since they were going for $30 (or was it $40) and $50 respectfully when I made the purchases Orange Box is a great value and I don't feel ripped off or anything. I just wish the games were both about three levels longer, though I won't complain about what I have.
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Author: dagoss
Posted: July 13, 2008 (10:27 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Am I the only person that didn't enjoy the second half? I always found steering with keyboard felt wrong; it's like Gordon can't drive without jerking the steering wheel to turn or slamming on the gas with all his might. Part of me (the cynical part) thinks that some of these driving sequences and large scale battles (specifically the final battle in episode 2) are trying to capture a similar formula from Halo. I don't think this is very effective, but I am clearly in the minority.
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Author: Suskie
Posted: July 13, 2008 (11:31 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Half-Life copying Halo? Please. That statement reminds me of a friend of mine, who hates Pulp Fiction because he considers it a pale imitation of The Boondock Saints.
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Author: zippdementia
Posted: July 14, 2008 (05:14 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Pulp Fiction and Boondock Saints? What has he been smoking?
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