Even if this game had average gameplay it would be an absolute bargain, but with HL2:TOB Valve have released one of the best Xbox packages ever.

HL1, HL2:Ep1 & Ep2 deal with Gordon Freeman's continuing battle against the combine and involves a mix of out-and-out FPS action and a variety of puzzles - usually involving the ingenious gravity gun.

The graphics are lovely and the levels contain real depth, whilst the storyline has an X-Files quality to it that keeps your interest engaged.

The headcrab hordes are pretty freaky in places, playing this game at night can result in serious panic attacks when you hear that distinctive drawn-out moan as another poor soul staggers towards you, arms outstretched.

The difficulty level is the right side of hard, meaning that whilst you often get stuck you can always see a way through and thus you never leave the game alone for long.

The 3 HL games would be more than enough except Valve have included one of the most well… more »

Even if this game had average gameplay it would be an absolute bargain, but with HL2:TOB Valve have released one of the best Xbox packages ever.

HL1, HL2:Ep1 & Ep2 deal with Gordon Freeman's continuing battle against the combine and involves a mix of out-and-out FPS action and a variety of puzzles - usually involving the ingenious gravity gun.

The graphics are lovely and the levels contain real depth, whilst the storyline has an X-Files quality to it that keeps your interest engaged.

The headcrab hordes are pretty freaky in places, playing this game at night can result in serious panic attacks when you hear that distinctive drawn-out moan as another poor soul staggers towards you, arms outstretched.

The difficulty level is the right side of hard, meaning that whilst you often get stuck you can always see a way through and thus you never leave the game alone for long.

The 3 HL games would be more than enough except Valve have included one of the most well thought-out, mind-stretching games ever in the form of Portal. How a game could be more enjoyable i'm not sure and it was certainly nice to use my brain again since adventure games have been thin on the ground since...erm....probably the last Discworld adventure and those were simply irritating.

This game would be worth triple the asking price, as it is, you'd be mad not to have it in your collection.

Half Life 2 *****
I'd never played Half Life 1 but had been recommended to the series by a friends and even though I had no idea what was going on I soon picked up on the action. With Gordon Freeman not talking through all of the games it really puts you in his feet. With suck inervative weapons as the grav gun and the great puzzle stages of this game it is a sure winner. It had me excited all the way through trying to guess the ending.

Half Life 2 episode 1 ****
Continuing on from the epic ending to HL2 this sequel chucks you right in from where you left off no tutorial no assistance just you fighting for your life. Pretty short but anything that continues from the first has got to be good.

Half Life 2 episode 2 ****
Pretty much the same description for episode 1 a good story line once again and a real action packed adventure. With the achievments aswell as carry a gnome from the first level to the last it is sure to make it tideous.

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Half Life 2 *****
I'd never played Half Life 1 but had been recommended to the series by a friends and even though I had no idea what was going on I soon picked up on the action. With Gordon Freeman not talking through all of the games it really puts you in his feet. With suck inervative weapons as the grav gun and the great puzzle stages of this game it is a sure winner. It had me excited all the way through trying to guess the ending.

Half Life 2 episode 1 ****
Continuing on from the epic ending to HL2 this sequel chucks you right in from where you left off no tutorial no assistance just you fighting for your life. Pretty short but anything that continues from the first has got to be good.

Half Life 2 episode 2 ****
Pretty much the same description for episode 1 a good story line once again and a real action packed adventure. With the achievments aswell as carry a gnome from the first level to the last it is sure to make it tideous.

Portal *****
One of the best story lines I have played for a long time. Only really the size of a big Xbox Live Arcade game but with all the fun packed in to a blockbuster game. Levels designed to test your intelligence you are sure to enjoy this one. Each level is a new exciting puzzle and with the added advanced maps you can play for hours.

Team Fortress 2 *****
This game is only online based and is probably the biggest "team" based game that exists. Combining your strenghts of characters to fend off the enemy always produces fun in this title! A sure one for people who like team based games!