A Shooter game by Valve, released in 2004
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.
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The official download size for Half-Life 2 is 0.5 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.03 worth of SSD storage space.
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Live player count and server population analysis.
There are currently 1,200 people playing Half-Life 2, retaining a dedicated core community despite lower mainstream numbers.
Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.
SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.
Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Half-Life 2, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.
PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.
To run Half-Life 2 smoothly, your PC needs at least 512 MB RAM RAM and a DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE) or equivalent GPU. Plan for 0.5 GB of storage.
Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.
Based on 7 critic reviews, Half-Life 2 has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 79, it stands out as a strong entry in the shooter category, though it may have minor flaws.
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