Game Information

Original Release Date: November 16, 2004

Platforms: Android, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox, Xbox 360

Involved Companies: Sierra Entertainment, Valve, NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios

Genres: Shooter

Summary: 1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. NOW. By taking the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism and responsiveness, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where the player's presence affects everything around them, from the physical environment to the behaviors even the emotions of both friends and enemies.