Half Life 2
This game SHOULD be called, 'Halo 2 Ripoff'. First off, the original Half Life didn't compare to Halo 1, so I won't even aknoledge it's existance. Fast foward 5-6 years later, HL 2 FINALY comes out, a little more than a week after Halo 2 (( YEY! )), and it's a BLATANT ripoff.
First, the graphics. These graphics are good, but you have to think. 'Where have I seen graphics like this before? Oh yeah, Halo 2!'. Valve blatantly copied Halo 2's graphics EXACTLY. Normaly, I'd say this is good, but it rips off of Halo 2.
Next, the controls. The keyboard has no right or left trigger, so I can't shoot. There are no thumbsticks, so I can't move. The A, B, X, and Y buttons are all out of place, and they don't do what they're supposed to do. They suck, horribly.
Alright, next, the Characters. I have NO idea what this 'Gordon Freeman' guy looks like, because you only see his arms and hands throughout the whole game. He doesn't talk, or make any social interaction. Next, this ***** named Alyx Vance. She has the hots for Gordon, EVEN THOUGH HE CAN'T DO ANYTHING BUT SHOOT CRAP. Next is Eli Vance, a black scientist who lost his leg to a monster. IF YOU LOSE A LEG YOU DIE DAMMIT. Next is Barney Calhoun, a retard he used to be a security guard. Seriously, this guy is more retarded than Barney the dinosaur.
The story is next. The story... Um, I dunno. No one explained anything. They never told who the combine were, they never explained why Gordon was treated like a prophet (( EVEN THOUGH HE CAN'T FREAKING TALK )), and lasty, they never explained WHAT THE HELL WAS GOING ON. WHY DID THE COMBINE ENSLAVE EARTH, HOW YOU *** RESISTANCE FIGHTERS! STUPID HIPPIES.
This game sucks. If you want what REALLY inspired HL2, buy Halo 2. That game is GREAT.
