About Half-Life

Half-Life 2, stylized as HλLF-LIFE2, is a science fiction first-person shooter developed and published by Valve Corporation, and released on November 16, 2004, following an extended development period of five years. The game garnered near unanimous positive reviews and received critical acclaim, winning over 50 Game of the Year awards. It is included in The Orange Box for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.

The game uses the Source engine, which includes a heavily modified version of the Havok physics engine.

Taking place in and around City 17, nearly two decades after the events of the first game, Half-Life 2 follows the scientist Gordon Freeman as he is thrust into an unfamiliar environment in which the aftermath of the Black Mesa Incident has come to bear fully upon human society. Freeman is forced to battle against increasingly unfavorable odds in order to free Mankind from the Combine. In his struggle, he is joined by various allies, including fellow scientists, rebels, and friends (such as Alyx Vance) - all shocked to see him alive.


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