Half-Life 2
Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.
Release DateNov 16, 2004
Metacritic96
Achievements69 items
PlatformsWindows / Linux
DeveloperValve
📖 Wiki Guides
Quick Start Guide
Getting Started in Three Steps
- First, check the official information summary: Confirm the release status, available platforms, and pricing to avoid buying the wrong version.
- Compare system requirements: Use the minimum / recommended specifications to confirm whether your device can run it smoothly.
- Familiarize yourself with the basic loop: Go through the tutorials and core operations first, then consider deeper gameplay.
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| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Genre Tags | Action |
| Supported Platforms | Windows / Linux |
| Controller Support | Full controller support (Steam marks as full) |
| Official Languages | English, French, German… |
| Store Pricing | $9.99 |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Session Length | 20-40 minutes |
💻 System Requirements
Windows Minimum
- OS: Windows 7, Vista, XP
- Processor: 1.7 Ghz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE)
- Storage: 6500 MB available space
macOS Minimum
- OS: Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or higher
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce8 or higher, ATI X1600 or higher, Intel HD 3000 or higher
🏆 Achievements
69 items
Defiant
Submissive
Malcontent
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Trusty Hardware
Barnacle Bowling
Anchor's Aweigh!
Heavy Weapons
Vorticough
Revenge!