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10-11-2007, 02:13 AM
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What you get for $59.99:
Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2: Episode 1
Half-Life 2: Episode 2
Team Fortress 2
Portal
The Half-Life franchise started in 1998 for the PC. There were many expansion packs for this game and eventually the popular title made its way to the PS2. Half-Life 2 released for the PC in 2003 and the new Source engine was ground breaking. With the success of the first Half-Life being released on the PS2, HL2 made its way to the Xbox. Unfortunately the power of the Xbox was not enough to translate this game properly to the console. Well Half-Life 2 is back for the latest generation Xbox system and it certainly doesnt miss a beat this time. Time for the review!
GRAPHICS 9.5/10
The Source engine looks just as good as it ever has and this time the power of the Xbox is more than enough to do this game justice. Some of the best textures, shadows, and models to ever grace this console. The graphics only get better as you progress through the expansion games. This is easily one of the best looking games on the Xbox 360.
SOUND 9.5/10
Like always the voice acting is top-notch! The explosions and chaos sound amazing in surround sound. The music in all 3 HL2 games are fantastic and really set the mood.
VALUE 10/10
Not only are you getting Half-Life 2 and both expansions but you are also getting Team Fortress 2 and Portal. Thats 5 games for the price of 1!
Portal - Portal is a very clever puzzle solving game with 19 levels. In some cases you need to figure out how to gain momentum by placing portals in the proper spots. You are also guided by a female voice that supervises your tests.
Team Fortress 2 - This is a game that took 10 years to make its way to the public. This multiplayer puts the red team vs the blue team with six maps to play on and many gametypes to choose from. The graphics arent like HL2 but are very nice on the eyes with its cartoonish looking style.
OVERALL 9.75/10
The replay value with this purchase is insane. Most games give you 8-15hrs of solid gameplay but Orange Box offers well over 25+ hours not counting mulitplayer. Plus all these games for only $60 is a deal that nobody should miss out on.
What you get for $59.99:
Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2: Episode 1
Half-Life 2: Episode 2
Team Fortress 2
Portal
The Half-Life franchise started in 1998 for the PC. There were many expansion packs for this game and eventually the popular title made its way to the PS2. Half-Life 2 released for the PC in 2003 and the new Source engine was ground breaking. With the success of the first Half-Life being released on the PS2, HL2 made its way to the Xbox. Unfortunately the power of the Xbox was not enough to translate this game properly to the console. Well Half-Life 2 is back for the latest generation Xbox system and it certainly doesnt miss a beat this time. Time for the review!
GRAPHICS 9.5/10
The Source engine looks just as good as it ever has and this time the power of the Xbox is more than enough to do this game justice. Some of the best textures, shadows, and models to ever grace this console. The graphics only get better as you progress through the expansion games. This is easily one of the best looking games on the Xbox 360.
SOUND 9.5/10
Like always the voice acting is top-notch! The explosions and chaos sound amazing in surround sound. The music in all 3 HL2 games are fantastic and really set the mood.
VALUE 10/10
Not only are you getting Half-Life 2 and both expansions but you are also getting Team Fortress 2 and Portal. Thats 5 games for the price of 1!
Portal - Portal is a very clever puzzle solving game with 19 levels. In some cases you need to figure out how to gain momentum by placing portals in the proper spots. You are also guided by a female voice that supervises your tests.
Team Fortress 2 - This is a game that took 10 years to make its way to the public. This multiplayer puts the red team vs the blue team with six maps to play on and many gametypes to choose from. The graphics arent like HL2 but are very nice on the eyes with its cartoonish looking style.
OVERALL 9.75/10
The replay value with this purchase is insane. Most games give you 8-15hrs of solid gameplay but Orange Box offers well over 25+ hours not counting mulitplayer. Plus all these games for only $60 is a deal that nobody should miss out on.