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Description
Half-Life 2: Episode Two is the second episode to extend the story behind the original Half-Life 2. In the previous episode, Dr. Gordon Freeman escaped from City 17 with Alyx Vance, while the Citadel was destroyed by a storm of unseen proportions. This episode brings the team face to face with the Combine forces stationed in the White Forest, since they have been ordered to stop Gordon and Alyx from delivering a packet of crucial information stolen from the Citadel to an enclave of survived scientists.There are no new weapons, but Gordon receives a new form of ammunition for the Gravity Gun: the Magnusson Device. The driving sequences introduce a new vehicle: a powerful car with its engine revealed.
There is also a new soundtrack and the game engine has been updated with a new renderer, a new dynamic lighting and shadowing system, updated physics, and new effects such as motion blur and depth of field. Dual-core processors are now supported as well. The player always controls Gordon Freeman, often assisted by Alyx, a Vortigaunt, or the rebels.
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Alternate Titles
- "Hλlf-Life²: Episode Two" -- Cover / in-game title
- "HL2EP2" -- Common abbreviation
Part of the Following Groups
- 3D Engine: Source
- Distribution Method: Episodic
- Game feature: Developer commentary
- Half-Life universe
- Physics Engine: Havok
- Setting: 2020s
- Technology: amBX
User Reviews
Nice expansion but something is smelling stale. | Windows | dreamstealer (146) |
Critic Reviews
Thunderbolt Games | Windows | Jan 02, 2008 | 10 out of 10 | 100 |
IGN | Windows | Oct 09, 2007 | 9.4 out of 10 | 94 |
Atomic Gamer | Windows | Oct 12, 2007 | 92 out of 100 | 92 |
Eurogamer.net (UK) | Windows | Oct 10, 2007 | 9 out of 10 | 90 |
GamesCollection | Windows | Mar 06, 2008 | 9 out of 10 | 90 |
GameStar (Germany) | Windows | Oct 31, 2007 | 85 out of 100 | 85 |
Vgames | Windows | Oct 24, 2007 | 85 out of 100 | 85 |
Tap-Repeatedly/Four Fat Chicks | Windows | Nov, 2007 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
80 |
Macworld | Macintosh | Jun 14, 2010 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
70 |
Gamekult | Windows | Oct 16, 2007 | 7 out of 10 | 70 |
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Trivia
German version
There are a number of changes in some German versions of the game:- All blood is coloured grey
- Almost all enemies instantly disappear after being killed
Awards
- Games for Windows Magazine
- March 2008 - #3 Game of the Year 2007
Related Web Sites
- Wikipedia: Half-Life: Episode Two (Article in the open encyclopedia)
Windows Credits (202 people)
175 developers, 27 thanks
Valve:
Gautam Babbar, Ted Backman, Kelly Bailey, Jeff Ballinger, Aaron Barber, Jeep Barnett, Jeremy Bennett, Dan Berger, Yahn Bernier, Ken Birdwell, Derrick Birum, Mike Blaszczak, Iestyn Bleasdale‑Shepherd, Chris Bokitch, Steve Bond, Matt Boone, Antoine Bourdon, Jamaal Bradley, Jason Brashill, Charlie Brown, Charlie Burgin, Andrew Burke, Augusta Butlin, Julie Caldwell, Dario Casali