Half-Life

Video Game
1998
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IMDb RATING

9.1/10

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Dr. Gordon Freeman must fight his way out of a secret research facility after a teleportation experiment goes disastrously wrong.Dr. Gordon Freeman must fight his way out of a secret research facility after a teleportation experiment goes disastrously wrong.Dr. Gordon Freeman must fight his way out of a secret research facility after a teleportation experiment goes disastrously wrong.

Directors
- Gabe Newell
- Randy Pitchford
Writer
- Marc Laidlaw
Stars

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IMDb RATING

9.1/10

12K

YOUR RATING

Directors
- Gabe Newell
- Randy Pitchford
Writer
- Marc Laidlaw
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards
- 4 wins & 9 nominations total

Gina Cross
(voice)
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Harry S. Robins

Scientists
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Mike Shapiro

Barney Calhoun
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Kelly Bailey

HECU soldiers
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Bill van Buren

The Nihilanth
(voice)

Directors
- Gabe Newell
- Randy Pitchford
Writer
- Marc Laidlaw
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Trivia
One of Quentin Tarantino's favourite computer games. He has stated he wishes someday to make a film adaptation of it.

Goofs
Due to the numerous safety features built into elevators, it is impossible for them to fall down an elevator shaft if the cables break.

Quotes
G-Man: [the G-Man finally speaks to Gordon] Gordon Freeman, in the flesh - or, rather, in the hazard suit. I took the liberty of relieving you of your weapons. Most of them were government property. As for the suit, I think you've earned it. The borderworld, Xen, is in our control, for the time being... thanks to you. Quite a nasty piece of work you managed over there; I am impressed. That's why I'm here, Mr. Freeman. I have recommended your services to my... employers, and they have authorized me to offer you a job. They agree with me that you have limitless potential. You've proved yourself a decisive man so I don't expect you'll have any trouble deciding what to do. If you're interested, just step into the portal and I will take that as a yes. Otherwise, well, I can offer you a battle you have no chance of winning... rather an anticlimax after what you've just survived. Time to choose...

Alternate versions
Due to Germany's strict laws regarding video game violence at that time, the German version was heavily censored in order to see release over there and obtain the USK-16 rating. Notable changes include removal of gore and majority of the blood, human NPCs sit on floor and shake their heads when being killed, military soldiers are all robots instead of humans, and Barnacles spit out mechanical parts instead of bloody parts. In 2017, the game was removed from the BPjM index list and since then Valve offers a uncut patch for German Steam users.

Connections
Edited into Cry of Fear (2013)

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Featured review

Half-Life Rules The Video Game Universe!

Half-Life was and is a major breakthrough in the world of first person video games. A great story along with fast paced shoot 'em action make this one of the greatest video games of all time!

The adventures of Gordon Freeman, a young scientist battling bloodthirsty alien invaders, will leave you breathless and your jaw dropped at the sight of the game's breathtaking visuals.

The final Xen levels seem like something out of a bad 50's sci fi movie though. But that is the only bad part in an otherwise great game.

Half-Life has also spawned a great selection of modifications. Thanks to the level maker included in later versions of the game. Mods such as the great horror fest They Hunger and the flawed but fun Gunman Chronicles.

Get your ass a copy of Half-Life pronto and feel what it's like to be an arsekicking, rock 'em, sock 'em video game superhero!