Half-Life 2: Episode One

Game

Half-Life 2: Episode One

Metacritic87
User4.4/5· 2,075
Mature
2006
~4h avg playtime
ActionShooter

Platforms: Android, Linux, macOS, PC, Xbox 360

Developer: Valve Software, NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · Publisher: Valve

Direct continuation of the Half-Life 2, Episode One serves as a direct sequel to the story. After the mystically assisted escape from the citadel, Gordon and Alyx are reunited outside, but the Citadel core became unstable and will imminently self-destruct. And the only way to save citizens of City 17 is to re-enter the decaying building and slow down the destruction for long enough, to evacuate the civilians and families. Continuation of the story uses the same Source engine, and players will have to traverse linear stages, disposing of enemies and solving physics puzzles. This time Gordon will be accompanied and assisted by Alyx. Her AI will attempt to adjust to the player choices. While purchasing Episode One, players will receive a copy of Half-Life: Deathmatch with it. Game mechanics and puzzles will center around Gravity Gun, which will be the first weapon in players possession from the beginning.

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Game Info

Main Story

~4h

Completionist

~7h

Players

Single Player

Online

Crossplay

Controller

Full support

Age Rating

Mature

Release

2006-06-01

Achievements

13 total
Zombie-que achievement icon

Zombie-que

Use flares to light 15 zombies on fire.

Uncommon · 25.8% of players

Conservationist achievement icon

Conservationist

Kill five enemies with the same energy ball.

Uncommon · 26.46% of players

The One Free Bullet achievement icon

The One Free Bullet

Finish the game firing exactly one bullet. Grenade, crowbar, rocket, and Gravity Gun kills are okay!

Uncommon · 27.84% of players

Pacifist achievement icon

Pacifist

Contain the Citadel core without killing any stalkers.

Uncommon · 29.84% of players

Car Crusher achievement icon

Car Crusher

Use the cars to squash 15 antlions in Episode One.

Uncommon · 39.97% of players

Think Fast! achievement icon

Think Fast!

Kill an Elite Soldier with his own energy ball.

Uncommon · 47.27% of players

Live Bait achievement icon

Live Bait

Help Alyx snipe 30 enemies in Episode One.

Common · 55.75% of players

Citizen Escort achievement icon

Citizen Escort

Don't let any citizens die when escorting them to the escape train.

Common · 59.05% of players

Escape From City 17 achievement icon

Escape From City 17

Escape City 17 with Alyx.

Common · 81.7% of players

Attica! achievement icon

Attica!

Destroy the gunship in the hospital attic.

Common · 83.9% of players

Elevator Action achievement icon

Elevator Action

Survive long enough to get on the parking garage elevator.

Common · 88.03% of players

Containment achievement icon

Containment

Contain the Citadel core.

Common · 94.35% of players

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