Half-Life 2

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Overwhelmingly Positive

98% positive · 279,681 reviews

Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.

Released16 Nov, 2004

DeveloperValve

PublisherValve

Played since2026–2025

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ActionSingle-playerCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller Support

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2026–2025

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Half-Life 2 contributes to Lone Wolf and Adrenaline through solo play, action.

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Lone Wolf

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Solo play, self-reliant, single-player worlds

FromSingle-player

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Moderate

Fast reflexes, combat, and high-octane action

FromAction

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