SummaryHalf-Life 2: Episode One is an all-new episode created by Valve that extends the Half-Life 2 single player adventure. The player reprises his role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of th... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Developer:Valve Software
Half-Life 2: Episode One
Released On:
Jun 1, 2006
Metascore
Generally Favorable
87
User score
Generally Favorable
8.5
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
87
95% Positive
58 Reviews
58 Reviews
5% Mixed
3 Reviews
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0% Negative
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100
In many ways, Half-Life 2: Episode One is even better than the original "Half-Life 2," but it's a short thrill ride that may leave some gamers impatient for the next installment, due out by year's end.
91
Not surprisingly, it's great. I want more and I want it soon. Small cause of concern is the plot that advances only in baby steps. [Aug 2006, p.54]
User score
Generally Favorable
8.5
83% Positive
1587 Ratings
1587 Ratings
15% Mixed
281 Ratings
281 Ratings
2% Negative
36 Ratings
36 Ratings
Oct 24, 2025
10
its just great, it has great characters, story, mechanics and enjoyable gameplay
Apr 19, 2025
10
Its the weaker of theCanon halfLife games,but still,its grate,but i didnt realyliked the end of the game,even if It thas a grate final fight,i would'ev liked like a new tipe of strider,Just tò make the game a bit different
90
You get your money’s worth.
89
The HDR lighting really shines here and offers an impressive recreation of realistic lighting.
86
The commentary is fascinating, and shows an attention to detail that puts many other games to shame. Every game designer should own Episode One — along with Richard Rouse III's book "Game Design: Theory and Practice" (Wordware, 2001).
83
Half-Life 2: Episode One might not introduce any major new weapons or stunning plot twists, but the further insight it gives into the universe and characters who dwell within is unquestionably worth the experience – if only to see the enigmatic "G-Man" get well and truly pissed.
60
It feels like exactly what it is: a small and perhaps insignificant part of something much larger and(hopefully)more interesting. [Sept. 2006, p.57]
Oct 22, 2024
10
The continuation of one of the best games and one of the best continuations. Wake up Mr. Freeman
Dec 4, 2024
7
Kuleden çıkmak için o kadar uğraştık daha sonra tekrar girmeye çalışıp sonra yine çıkmak için uğraşıyoruz ne güzel...
May 15, 2021
4
Really short and not as good as hl2. Mostly about escorting npc's to certain locations.
Oct 20, 2014
4
Being a huge Half Life fan, I finally caved & bought Episode 1 on sale in October 2014. I just finished it. I have to say it ****. The hardest difficulty was barely a challenge, and it was so short it felt like cut unfinished HL2 content. The whole "Half Life 2: Episode X" system has in my opinion failed miserably. I'm going to play Episode 2 next, but I don't expect much better. Extremely linear path, boring puzzles. I also highly disagree with the art direction of HL2. It just feels so rusty & industrial 24/7. I missed half life 1's scientific & top secret feel.
