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Half-Life 2 – Lowest Price, Deals & Price History
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1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. Valve's debut title wins more than 50 game-of-the-year awards on its way to being named "Best PC Game Ever" by PC Gamer, and launches a franchise with more than eight million retail units sold worldwide.
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11/16/2004
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 Metacritic | 96 / 100 |
 Steam | Overwhelmingly Positive (85,867 reviews) |
How Long To Beat
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| Main Story | 13 Hours |
| Main Story + Extra | 15 Hours |
| Completionist | 20 Hours |
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What is Half-Life 2?
In a world where humans are forced to live in oppression under alien rule, Half-Life 2 offers a gripping single-player experience that combines elements of action, adventure, and first-person shooting. With its engaging storyline and immersive gameplay, players take on the role of Gordon Freeman, a resistance fighter trying to overthrow the tyrannical Combine forces. The game's main story can be completed in around 13 hours, while additional side quests and collectibles add an extra 2 hours to the overall playtime. For completionists, the total time spent playing is around 20 hours, making this game a great value for those looking for a lengthy and engaging experience.
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Half-Life 2 Price History and Lowest Recorded Price
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Is Half-Life 2 Worth Buying Right Now?
Near-universal praise from critics. Not too short, not too long. Good cost-to-content balance. Savings are small at the moment.
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| Steam | 0% | $9.99 | $9.99 | Steam | - |
Half-Life 2 PC System Requirements and Specs
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Can Your PC Run Half-Life 2?
One of the lighter downloads out there — very storage-friendly. Surprisingly light on RAM, making it easy for almost any system to run.
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Half-Life 2 Achievement List and Progression
Half-Life 2 has 69 Steam achievements - see the full list and track your completion progress
Half-Life 2 Buying and Gameplay FAQs
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Price & Deals FAQs
How much does Half-Life 2 cost?
Right now, you can buy Half-Life 2 for as low as $9.99, depending on the store and platform.
Is Half-Life 2 on sale right now?
At the moment, Half-Life 2 is not on sale. Check back soon or watch for seasonal discounts.
How much is Half-Life 2 on Steam?
On Steam, Half-Life 2 is listed at $9.99 (MSRP $9.99).
What is the historical lowest price for Half-Life 2?
The lowest recorded price for Half-Life 2 is FREE, based on past sales and discounts.
Crossplay & Platforms FAQs
Is Half-Life 2 available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?
Half-Life 2 is available on PC.
Gameplay FAQs
Is Half-Life 2 single-player only?
Half-Life 2 is primarily a single-player experience.
Game Stats FAQs
How long does it take to beat Half-Life 2?
The main story takes around 13 hours, while a completionist run averages 20 hours.
When did Half-Life 2 release?
Half-Life 2 launched on Tue Nov 16 2004.
How much free space do I need for Half-Life 2?
The game requires at least 6500 MB of free space.
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Half-Life 2 PC – Buying Guide, Reviews and Deal Summary
Half-Life 2 was developed and published by Valve, released on 2004-11-16.
Half-Life 2 Review Scores and Player Reception
Half-Life 2 has been rated 96/100 on Metacritic and "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam. Use these scores alongside player feedback to decide if it's worth adding to your library at its current price.
Current Half-Life 2 Lowest Price and Deal Summary
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