Not for one minute do I feel like I'm being rail-roaded down a one way path in HL2, nor suffering because of the obvious scripting. If the game was more free-form then I don't think the experience would be half as immersive and atmospheric as it is. You just couldn't get the amazing moments which have been mentioned numerous times which give you goose-bumps or make you smile and appreciate just how much you feel a part of the world your character is in. I think the fact that the game has stood the test of time so well is evidence enough for just how good it actually is.
I suppose it is such a different gaming experience when compared to Oblivion, but then they are very different games. I'm sure an Oblivion-style game set in the HL universe would work, but it would be a totally different beast to HL2. I'm just pleased that with HL2 on the consoles, a whole new set of people will get to enjoy it and that can only be a good thing.
I suppose it is such a different gaming experience when compared to Oblivion, but then they are very different games. I'm sure an Oblivion-style game set in the HL universe would work, but it would be a totally different beast to HL2. I'm just pleased that with HL2 on the consoles, a whole new set of people will get to enjoy it and that can only be a good thing.
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