Half-Life 2

Manufacturer:	Vivendi Universal
Release date:	16 November, 2004

Half-Life 2

Average rating: Stars

A Major Disappointment!!!!

I am a fan of the Half-Life series, I loved Half-Life 1 and played all the internet versions of this game, so I waited for Half-Life 2 and finally Vivindi universal(A company that is not reputable), and Valve release this ridiculous game with this program called "Steam" all I have to say is Try getting this thing to function! That is right! It does not work unless you get an authorization through steam to use it, I can understand wanting to protect the game against piracy, but this is nuts! I sat with this stupid thing for 2 hours and still could not get it to work. I would never buy anything that runs with this steam thing again. I think the real thieves are Valve and Vivindi Universal for stealing my money and making sure I could not play this game, I recommend getting Hitman 1, 2, or 3. and waiting for part 4 because this game is a major disappointment all around!. They lost my Buissness!

Half-Life 2 - Vivendi Universal

Good game

A good game overall. My only gripe is that it took Amazon an incredibly long time to get the game mailed out, at least compared to other purchases I've made through Amazon. Collectors Edition requires a DVD player, and I burned out my mother board installing one. I'd probobly give the game 5 stars if it weren't for that incident.

Vivendi Universal - Half-Life 2

Disappointed

To play this game you have to be connected to "STEAM' with a persistant internet connection. Why! Obviously it is a veiled attempt to spy on my play or perhaps even extract personal information off my computer. I see no other value. All I wanted was a game to play when I want, in the privacy of my home. I can accept going online to verify that I purchased the game legally, but that is the limit of intrusion I will allow. If you don't mind Big Brother watching you, buy the game. Otherwise, you don't need this kind of gameplay.