Half-Life: Alyx is not just a great VR game — it’s a reminder of why Half-Life matters at all.

The atmosphere is incredible. City 17 feels alive, oppressive, and detailed in a way that only works because you’re inside it. Every room tells a story, every sound makes you pause, and every encounter feels deliberate. This is VR used as a storytelling tool, not a gimmick.

The gameplay is tight and intuitive. Interactions feel natural, gunplay is satisfying, and the gravity gloves are one of those mechanics that instantly feel iconic. Combat is tense without being overwhelming, and exploration rewards curiosity constantly.

What really stands out is the polish. Animations, sound design, physics, pacing. Everything feels carefully crafted. Even small moments, like rummaging through drawers or reloading under pressure, add to the immersion instead of breaking it.

Half-Life: Alyx sets the benchmark for what VR games can be. If you own a VR headset and skip this, you’re missing a defining experience.

Half-Life: Alyx is not just a great VR game — it’s a reminder of why Half-Life matters at all. The atmosphere is incredible. City 17 feels alive, oppressive, and detailed in a way that only works because you’re inside it. Every room tells a story, every sound makes you pause, and every encounter feels deliberate. This is VR used as a storytelling tool, not a gimmick. The gameplay is tight and intuitive. Interactions feel natural, gunplay is satisfying, and the gravity gloves are one of those mechanics that instantly feel iconic. Combat is tense without being overwhelming, and exploration rewards curiosity constantly. What really stands out is the polish. Animations, sound design, physics, pacing. Everything feels carefully crafted. Even small moments, like rummaging through drawers or reloading under pressure, add to the immersion instead of breaking it. Half-Life: Alyx sets the benchmark for what VR games can be. If you own a VR headset and skip this, you’re missing a defining experience.