Half-Life 2: Episode One
aka:
Bantiao Ming 2: Diyi Bu,
HL2EP1,
Half-Life 2: Aftermath,
Hλlf-Life²: Episode One
Moby ID: 22688
Windows version
Unnecessary and inconsequential
The Good
The expansion does attempt to add some variety by putting more emphasis on combat without the use of firearms, both by using gravity gun and co-operating with AI companions.
The Bad
Unfortunately, it doesn't actually offer anything new when it comes to puzzles or mechanics, and mostly just recycles design ideas from the main game.
The Bottom Line
A minor attempt to set this expansion apart from the main game is made, but ultimately it fails to provide actual variety. It's not actively terrible, though. 5/10
by Pegarange (296) on September 4, 2023