HL2: Episode 2!

Post by **Dr. kitteny berk** » February 22nd, 2006, 12:49

Valve Software has confirmed with us that Half-Life 2: Episode 2 is already being whipped into shape, as the Half-Life fan base waits with bated breath for the release of Half-Life 2: Episode 1 (previously called Aftermath).

Valve's Robin Walker, designer/engineer on Episode 1, informed us that Episode 2 "has been in development for some time" in an interview that'll be winging its way to you shortly. Although he didn't elaborate further, it sounds as though Episode 2 may appear sooner than we could have hoped. We're definitely keeping trigger fingers crossed on that one, especially as the developer has aimed to offer "between 4 to 6 hours" of gameplay time with Episode 1, according to Walker - shorter, perhaps, than fans might have expected.

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mrbobbins · Post by **mrbobbins** » February 22nd, 2006, 13:10

About time for a replay through HL2 then

Lateralus · Post by **Lateralus** » February 22nd, 2006, 13:11

mrbobbins wrote:About time for a replay through HL2 then

Was thinking this myself!

spoodie · Post by **spoodie** » February 22nd, 2006, 13:18

I already am, but only on Easy mode which is a bit of a cheat for someone of my l33t h4x status. I might start again on medium so I can really shit myself in ravenholm.

EDIT: Episode 1 on 24th April apparently

Woo Elephant Yeah · Post by **Woo Elephant Yeah** » February 23rd, 2006, 12:06

I'm still in Ravenholm.

Haven't fired it up since those zombie monkey bastards killed me.
I really ought to finish the game, but I've started COD2 SP now

Post by **FatherJack** » February 23rd, 2006, 12:27

Been through it twice, some bits like Ravenholm, tip-toeing along the beach and the return to the city were much better second time around when I knew how much further I had to go, whereas other bits like the driving, the "defend the base" and the bit under the bridge seemed a bit forced second time around. Of course the gun you get in the final stages is fun however many times you play it.

Sol · Post by **Sol** » February 23rd, 2006, 16:22

Mmm...

And yes, organic Gravity Gun FTW!

Post by **Grimmie** » February 23rd, 2006, 17:53

Thrice through for me!
I do hope Gordon wasn't a nonce, and picked his Gravvygun up again.