Buy it if you like
- Story: 86 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 80 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 54 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Difficulty: 17 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 165k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
58% of themes are praise25% are divided17% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
86 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Its a solid story, nothing special I'd say, but the undertones and the subtle things they show you really combine to create a world that feels real, and give your actions real consequences.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
80 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The transition from the calm opening to the gameplay itself is swift... at least, that was the developers’ intention.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
54 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Whereas progression provides a feeling of freedom through self-paced exploration, it’s the brilliant combat that lets the player truly express themselves.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
44 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Ambient sounds, lighting, and texture work together to keep tension high and curiosity alive throughout the campaign.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
27 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
One thing I really loved is how saturated the sound effects are, everything is over the top and tickles your ear, really augments the immersion.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
15 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Half-Life was one of my first experiences with multiplayer, and I have loved it ever since.
+1 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story86 reviews
Gameplay80 reviews
Combat54 reviews
Graphics44 reviews
Audio27 reviews
Multiplayer15 reviews
Performance10 reviews
Divided opinion
Co-op100% still recommend
Controls100% still recommend
Interface75% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty82% still recommend
Bugs71% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Multi-player
- Online PvP
- PvP
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
Store features
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Keyboard Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
- Remote Play on Phone
- Remote Play on Tablet
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$9.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.99.
7 points recordedtoday · $9.99
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