Review with screenshots by Omni [10/10]. "Half-Life 2 isn’t flawless, ... but that doesn’t make it any less of a masterpiece"

The sequel to hugely popular Half-Life computer game is going to be worth the five-year wait, say its makers.

Reviewed by John Breeden, score: 4½ out of 5. Also awarded PC, Shooter, and Overall Game of the Year.

Review, by Sal Accardo: "It's true that a lot of Half-Life 2 is essentially a refinement of the formula that made the original game and its expansions so popular. But when you factor in the new engine, its the detailed, living environments, and the possibilities the gravity gun introduces to the game, you've got a sequel that truly lives up to its billing and is more than worth the price of admission." [Score: 5 out of 5]

By Chad Phillips. "The graphics are turning out to be some of the most advanced I've seen on a PC game and rival DOOM 3 and even next-generation console games..."