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Is it worth playing? Half-Life 2
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Before you play
How long it takes
- Main story
- about 9 h
- Main story and side quests
- about 14 h
- Everything
- about 20 h
On other sites
- IGDB · players85/1003,498 ratings
What is the game about? Half-Life 2
1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. NOW. By taking the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism and responsiveness, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where the player's presence affects everything around them, from the physical environment to the behaviors even the emotions of both friends and enemies.
Genres: shooter, science fiction, horror.
Screenshots, 5
Gameplay and languages Half-Life 2
- Single-playerNo online or co-op mode
- ESRB MViolence
Platforms
- PC
- November 16, 2004
- Mac
- May 26, 2010
- Linux
- May 9, 2013
- Android
- May 12, 2014
Expansions and editions Half-Life 2
Credits Half-Life 2
- Studio and publisherValve
- PublisherNVIDIA Lightspeed Studios
- PublisherElectronic Arts
- PublisherSierra Entertainment
Engine
Source
Trailer Half-Life 2
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Game details Half-Life 2
- Release date
- November 16, 2004
- Studio and publisher
- Valve
- Series
- Half-Life
- Age rating
- ESRB M
- Mode
- single-player
- Country
- United States
Frequently asked questions Half-Life 2
How long is Half-Life 2?
The main story takes about 9 hours, about 14 with side quests, and about 20 for everything.
What platforms is Half-Life 2 on?
On PC, Mac, Linux, and Android.
Sources: IGDB (game data, images, video). As of November 15, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku