Turn based strategy games have been done before but noone has mastered it quite like Firaxis Games. This is the latest enstallment of their civilization franchise and a great addition to the series. This game allows you to build vast empires of either trade and diplomacy or through grim combat. It allows you to choose social policies like communism, liberty and many more to guide your empire to a glorious future.

It's the same basic gameplay but with new (fantastic) improvements in graphics and a new polished combat system that works alot smoother than in previous versions. While combat being one of this games great strengths, diplomacy however is not. The AI has no definition on loyalty and is incredibly opportunistic. A few units more or a few towns less is all that it takes for the bots to decide whatever to wipe you off the map (Which happens 75% of the time) or have you as a trade partner/brother in arms.

Overall its a good game. I enjoy it alot. Except the AI. 7/10

One of the most unique and epic games around, I admit I have been a fan of Half-Life ever since the first release back in 1998. Followed by some of the greatest expansions around (Opposing force, Blue shift) It made its mark in the history of gaming.

Valve is famous for releasing games that brings solid content for the money. We have Counter strike, Portal, Team Fortress and many more. All of these games, were essentially bug free when they were released. Even after you bought it, Valve continues to offer full support and keeps adding new content which many other companies would have charged money for.

Half life 2 delivers one of the best gaming experiences money can buy. For the meager price of 8,99€ you better have a good reason to turn this game down. This is a undying classic in its own right.

Good game, will bring hours of enjoyment.