Why is this game considered so good?

[Double_A]

I've heard from so many people that this game is 'da bomb', and I don't really get why? Everyone seems to want Halflife 3. Can someone tell me why this game is given so much praise. I've never played it btw

[stooart]

It revolutionised the FPS back in the days of 2004 with great visuals, physics, music, gameplay and above all just very enjoyable. I suppose it's showing it's age now but when I play it (even to this day!), it's like slipping into a pair of comfortable shoes! With the crazy advancement in games now, it may seem dull in comparison but i witnessed it first time around and it will always be part of my life.

[Bonk]

thats the problem, you have to play it to understand why is it so good

[Nectarino Mochachino]

Alyx stares into your soul, who wouldn't want more of that.

[ANGRY MALICE]

Back then, games did not feature decent physics where you could interact with objects. And puzzles based on physics felt natural. Like putting empty barrels under water trampoline or interacting with huge magnet. Or wooden objects or enemy corspes not sinking in water. And the whole hovercraft level.

Although its different mechanic, I got a similar feeling in Metal Gear Rising, where in the beginning of the game I was stuck behind a metal fence and then I remembered that I can simply cut trough it.

Honesly, the big action games still don't do that. Instead a lot of companies chose to copy Call of Duty. They have physics engine, but its barely used in gameplay.
I look at Borderlands which is a big franchise and how bad the driving physics are in that game. Halo 1 did it way better 14 years ago.

Also, yeah, the facial expressions. I can't think of may games that can top that.

[Skexer]

You see, as confirmed in part above...Half Life is perfection. No wait, screw that Perfection is Half Life. I didn't understand it either, I only started playing about a week ago. But now I do. Just play it and find out for yourself!

[Яedly Яed.暗赤色@Tsundere-Tiddy]

It was an impressive game back then but by no means is it perfect or even close it, it focuses way too much on story. The first game got the mix of gameplay and story elements right.

[Tessaract359]

The combination of story, gameplay, and game mechanics are what make this game so good. But, as many other people have also stated, you kind of have to play it to understand why it's so awesome.

[Jim]

I wanted to add my comment but everything has been said. Its a very, very good game, period.