In the sequel to the first Half-Life game you once again play as Gordon Freeman who has been bought out of the stasis he was put in at the end of the first in the series. The theoretical physicist with a penchant for kicking ass with his trusty crowbar is arguably one of the most memorable sci-fi heroes in the history of gaming, with the brains to actually explain many of the alien concepts of Half-Lifes alternative history which seem so alien to we 21st century dweller. Freeman has been bought out of stasis in order to help the human population regain their freedom after Earth has been invaded by the Combine Empire. Half-Life 2 featured a sumptuous graphics engine and advanced physics, the coding behind which only someone of Gordons intellect could appreciate. Half-Life 2 was re-released in The Orange Box which also received critical acclaim from reviewers and despite it being comparatively dated, the stellar gameplay and narrative at the core of Valves shooter made it highly playable. The engine from Half-Life 2 has also been used to make notable indie games like the hugely popular Garrys Mod, The Stanley Parable and Nightmare House.
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