Half Life 2 Episode 1 : A thrill ride

Half Life 2 Episode 1 is a worthy successor

Half Life always set the standards for perfect gaming. The sequel to Half Life 1 comes six years after its predecessor. Half Life lived up to everyone's expectations and much beyond. The announcement of another sequel to Half Life therefore raised a lot of expectations and positive responses. Now that Half Life 2 Episode 1 is out, everyone wants to have a try at the new game.

First of all, the Episode 1 have interesting sequences and thrilling special effects. The game holds the user close to his seat from the starting moment itself. The user plays Gordon Freeman and the game starts with Dog and Alyx on the search for you. The story unfolds in breathtaking fashion as they dig you out of the rubble.

Gordon Freeman enters the Citadel and then the story goes on. The game has an clear Hollywood feel to it. Half life 2 Episode 1 has enormous explosions and mind-blowing gunfights. Episode 1 really steals the show and overtakes and the original Half Life in terms of pure thrills and sheer action. You may be wrong if you thought, action gaming cannot get any better. Here comes Half Life 2 Episode 1 with a good value for money and purely for action fans.

The user starts the game without any weapons, other than the "Gravity Gun". Episode 1 really scores high when it comes to puzzles and combat. The balance and the cool of the game is kept at high standards, not letting you down even for a moment. 

The only negative that could be said about Half Life 2 Episode 1 is that it is too short. The game can be finished in 5-6 hours. But since there is a new episode out every few months, the anxious fans wont have to wait for years to catch up with the latest.

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