Half-Life
A scientist trapped in a secret laboratory after a disastrous experiment. No cutscenes: the story unfolds around you among soldiers, aliens and environmental puzzles. The 1998 shooter that changed the genre.
Why play it now
When you fancy a classic campaign at your own pace: you can save anytime and progress in hour-long chunks.
Who it's for
For anyone who wants to discover the origins of story-driven shooters and can forgive graphics from another era.
When not to pick it
If old graphics pull you out of the game or platforming jumps frustrate you.
What it offers
- Combat / action: 80 out of 100
- Story: 50 out of 100
- Thinking: 45 out of 100
- Exploring: 35 out of 100
Details
- Controller support
- Save at any time
- Adjustable difficulty, colour alternatives and no timed inputs
- Verified
- 96% positive (164,429)
- 96/100
- Valve
- 19 NOV 1998
- Action