Episode 1 worth the cash?

Nickface · Post by **Nickface** » July 18th, 2006, 20:10

I just realized I haven't played through this yet, is it worth the $20 (aka. £10.9469075)?

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » July 18th, 2006, 20:13

Nickface wrote:I just realized I haven't played through this yet, is it worth the $20 (aka. £10.9469075)?

Yeah, i'd say so.

providing you have the cash to buy it.

Post by **FatherJack** » July 18th, 2006, 20:34

I'd say so. 4-6 hours of play for a tenner isn't bad, and you'll likely want to go through again just to hear the audio commentary.

Compared with the latest full FPS release, Prey which gives you 8-10 hours, it's rather a bargain, although Prey does have limited MP and the price has dropped hard.

There seem to be a million things to released with Ep 2 also - whether that means they will merely become available at the same time, or if Ep 1/2 customers get some sort of bundle or deal remains to be seen.

Not least of these is Portal, which seems a bit to me like the Ep 2 developers seeing Prey and saying "Meh, portals - we can do portals". If it's anything like the Episodic Content comparison between SiN Ep 1 and HL2 Ep 1 it would dump on Prey from altitude.

spoodie · Post by **spoodie** » July 18th, 2006, 21:06

It's definately worth it if you enjoyed HL2, I reckon. It may be short but there's a lot of great set pieces and lovingly crafted detail.

mrbobbins · Post by **mrbobbins** » July 18th, 2006, 21:30

Did you wank over HL2?, or just 'meh'?

Well, either way I'd still reccommend it, I only just finished it yesterday which shows how much gaming time I have!, I'm all for smaller bits for less money.

I'd only say don't bother if you didn't like HL2

Nickface · Post by **Nickface** » July 19th, 2006, 5:08

I liked HL2 just fine, as a matter of fact, I played through it twice. I just want to make sure that it's worth getting. I don't it wan't it to be like "Lost Coast" short.

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » July 19th, 2006, 5:17

Nickface wrote:I liked HL2 just fine, as a matter of fact, I played through it twice. I just want to make sure that it's worth getting. I don't it wan't it to be like "Lost Coast" short.

I'd say your average gamer is looking at at least 4 hours play depending on your style, i suspect you'd add an hour by watching all the eastereggs.

that and at least one replay for commentary (i'd suggest doing the comments last, after a game play-through if you're gonna replay)

Post by **deject** » July 19th, 2006, 15:25

<HL2>You must buy this now. NOW DAMNIT.</HL2>

but seriously, It's like Half-Life 2, but more focused on you and Alyx going through together, plus it has HDR goodness. Well, OK it's only really cool when you're in the core but still. It's a definite buy in my book.

Lateralus · Post by **Lateralus** » December 12th, 2006, 8:02

*Buys*

Who says I'm behind the times?

Post by **Joose** » December 12th, 2006, 8:16

I really must get around to completing this...

well thats me set for the morning.

spoodie · Post by **spoodie** » December 12th, 2006, 13:17

Joose wrote:I really must get around to completing this...

well thats me set for the morning.

Come on now, keep up. I've already gone through it twice.

Woo Elephant Yeah · Post by **Woo Elephant Yeah** » December 12th, 2006, 15:03

I'm worse, I still haven't played past Ravenholm on HL2 yet, let alone Episode 1

Post by **Dog Pants** » December 12th, 2006, 15:05

Woo Elephant Yeah wrote:I'm worse, I still haven't played past Ravenholm on HL2 yet, let alone Episode 1

Nobody goes to Ravenholm any more

Post by **fabyak** » December 12th, 2006, 15:10

Dog Pants wrote:
Nobody goes to Ravenholm any more

*slap*

spoodie · Post by **spoodie** » December 12th, 2006, 15:20

Dog Pants wrote:Nobody goes to Ravenholm any more

Yes they do

That place is kickin' it!

mrbobbins · Post by **mrbobbins** » December 12th, 2006, 17:06

spoodie wrote:picshur

Have you seen every picture on the internet?

spoodie · Post by **spoodie** » December 12th, 2006, 18:44

mrbobbins wrote:Have you seen every picture on the internet?

Nearly .... now I have.

BTW: That's from a something awful thread posted on the garry's mod site.

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