Half-Life

Publisher: Sierra Studios

Developer: Gearbox/Valve LLC

# of Players: 2-4

Category: Action

Release Dates

N Amer - 11/14/2001

Intl - 11/23/2001

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  • PC



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8.0

GZ Rating

Gameplay7.5
Graphics8
Sound7
Difficulty8
Concept7
Multiplayer9
Overall8.0

Reviewer: Ladyzman

Review Date: 12/03/2001


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Half-Life PS2 Ships to Retail - Available Nov 14th
Sierra(tm) announced today that Half-Life(r) for the PlayStation(r) 2 computer entertainment system, developed by Gearbox software, is shipping to retailers across North America on November 14, 2001 and around the world by November 23, 2001.

Check out this first peek and exclusive preview (trailer) of "Half-Life." At last it is coming to PS2 and it looks amazing. It was designed by the guys at Sierra.
Check out this first peek and exclusive preview (trailer) of "Half-Life." At last it is coming to PS2 and it looks amazing. It was designed by the guys at Sierra.

Half-Life Coming to PS2
Sierra Studios(tm) and Gearbox Software today announced development of Valve's Half-Life for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system

Description

Half-Life for the PlayStation 2 is an all-new experience for console gamers featuring new multiplayer cooperative and competitive modes set within the Half-Life universe as well as a complete next-generation upgrade of the original groundbreaking game. The Texas-based development team used the advanced technology of the PlayStation 2 to give the epic, original game a graphic revamp from the ground up resulting in characters and models with four-times the detail of the PC original. In addition to the legendary single-player story a new console exclusive mode, called Half-Life: Decay, allows fans to explore the Black Mesa Research Facility cooperatively for the first time in franchise history.

Features

• Major graphic updates including improved characters with four times the polygonal detail of the PC version, retouched character textures, animation and facial expressions • New campaign, Half-life: Decay, focused on cooperative play • special skirmish maps and characters unlocked through game completion • USB mouse and keyboard support • New “Beginner” skill level



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