#1 posted by
czg on 2006/06/01 23:44:52
I dunno what you're talking about in point 1, but I agree overall.
I came.
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#2 posted by
DaZ on 2006/06/02 19:48:57
The music pwnz j00 etc..
ambient distorted monolithic drums ftw, ie. the music before you fight the first zombies with Alyx. Absolutely rocks.
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Well...
#3 posted by
Levelworm on 2006/06/03 16:38:03
I doubt my 6600GT can run the game with HDR...will try the game out because HL has always been my favorite and the coments above really get me...
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Wack It With The Crowbar, Just To Be Sure...
#4 posted by
Kell on 2006/06/04 01:06:03
1) What czg said - thicker plot? not much, but good storytelling as always from Laidlaw.
2) My hardware dunt support HDR :~(
What sort of specs does one need for it anyway?
3) Not the first time it's been done, but one Alyx > any number of dipshit marines.
4) You mean the entry into the citadel? With Dog and the van? That was inspired. I dunno if it's superlative, but it was fun. And unexpected, which is an achievement.
additional:
5) Configuring a model's ragdoll thingumy is an art, right? compared to both D3 and Q4, HL2's ragdolls are so much more convincing:
RPG @ Combine = gas-masked bastards flung across the rooftops OMFG THAT WILL NEVER GET OLD!!! XD
6) Mini boss combat thought through and playtested; not a symmetrical arena.
7) Characterisation + dialogue; I sometimes feel embarrassed that Alyx credits me/gordon with far more than I/he actually deserves. And sometimes I suspect that, despite the MIT education, Gordon isn't as smart as Barney. Top stuff ^_^
8) Despite their size, antlions are weak and easy to kill. That's because they appear in potentially infinite numbers. This is proper monster design
9) Seeing a gunship up close - fantastic design, unlike the derivative scifi cliches of Q4.
10) Dr. Kleiner's 'now would be a good time to shag' You just don't get that sort of imperative in other games :D
Disappointing stuff:
a) Zombine grenadiers - shoot/switch/grab/throw...say what? o_O A bit overwhelming for me.
b) A few too many claw mines.
c) Nope, that's all I can think of.
note: what I love most about Valve - what sets them apart from, e.g. id, is their wit...
in the 'pitch dark and fighting zombies' bit, find a quite corner, turn off your flashlight and listen to Alyx. She's a larf innit :P
/Valve fanboi 2
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Crashes...
#5 posted by
Levelworm on 2006/06/04 14:52:22
Well it seems lots of guys are complaining about crashes in EP1 so I'll wait for a patch.
#6 posted by
gone on 2006/06/05 02:11:33
I dont like coop/sidekicks. Will I enjoy it? Can I play ignoring sidkick, or leaving it to wait me?
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Alyx Mostly Takes Care Of Herself
#7 posted by
czg on 2006/06/05 02:18:01
She never died on me once even when I left her alone in the dark with half a dozen zombies.
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Levelworm
#8 posted by
DaZ on 2006/06/05 07:51:05
hmm I had no trouble what-so-ever with Ep1 at all, haven't heard about any crashes either???
Either way, the game is updated automatically over Steam so there will never be a "patch" :)
You get a cool "next episode" video when you complete episode 1, looks very interresting with lots more outdoors and natural stuff.
CZG : What new alien race????
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The One From The Next Episode Teaser, You Minge
#9 posted by
czg on 2006/06/05 08:39:15
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Errr
#10 posted by
DaZ on 2006/06/05 13:25:08
that is so obviously a combine enemy, just look at it! It was also in one of the video window cutscenes in ep1.
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Daz My Arse Is Flaring With Delight And Caring
#11 posted by
czg on 2006/06/05 14:14:48