So I finally want to play Half-Life 2

[robo hobo]

So I've had the Orange Box since about December of 07 and I just now want to play HL2...but I've never played the first one. Should I play the original first?

 

[GetSomeZzz]

Yeah you should!
I covers alot

 

[Legit^]

i used to play half-life all the time, its an awesome game

 

[Black cat]

After a year, I've only just finished HL2, I just never got round to it.
It's a brilliant game, and you can easily play HL2 first and then play HL1, I had no problems where the previous storyline was needed for it to make sense.
That said, I do want to find out what the "Microwave Casserole debacle" Magnerson hints at contains.

 

[Chase]

Then entire half life series is easily in my top 3 best single player games, its such a great story and the way its done (that is, without cutscenes) gets you so in-depth with game, you become completely emerged in the game.

That said, you dont HAVE to play the first one, HL1, but some things will make a bit more sense, you'll get a few more jokes, and in general everything will be a bit better.

But if you start with HL2 you'll be MORE than good to go.
I wana go play HL2 now. lol.

 

[Toasteddude]

Actually, if you want to fully understand the brilliant story of the Half Life series, you really should play the first one. It has a lot more to do with the second than most people think.

 

[Hoodie]

Man. Making me miss HL2, i need to get this game again.

 

[Crawlerz]

i tied HL2 never actually liked it. original never tried. steam kind of PO'd me - i'm a very private person - and registering just to play is not my cup of tea. the story kind of "didn't blow up my skirt" as it were. i love CoD4 though and will buy CoD5 and quantum of solace. i like Daniel Craig's Bond. (note: Timothy Dalton SUCKS) i love WWII games and even played MOH:A (even though it was horrendously short.)

 

[TwistedZ]

Play. First. One. Then. second. one. then. third. one. now.

 

[Sn1PeR]

You can get Half-Life:Source on steam now--much improved graphics.

 

[malalla]

it covers some things but hl2 is a total new story

 

[Mike?]

You don't need to play Half-Life 1 to play Half-Life 2. Basically, while working at Black Mesa you open a gateway and everything turns to hell. In Half-Life 2, the Gmod wakes you up to a new story.

 

[Carmine]

You don't need to play Half-Life 1 to play Half-Life 2. Basically, while working at Black Mesa you open a gateway and everything turns to hell. In Half-Life 2, the Gmod wakes you up to a new story.

Fruedian slip?

 

[Volcom]

i hate Half Life .

end of story.

 

[Toasteddude]

Half Life 2 does not start a new story.

Check the link if you want a better understanding of the Half Life saga. MAJOR SPOILERS though.

http://members.shaw.ca/halflifestory/