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science fiction video game
Half-Life 2: Episode One
By Valve Corporation, released 1 Jan 2006
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- PlayStation 3
- first-person shooter
- post-apocalyptic video game
What it is
Half-Life 2: Episode One is a science-fiction first-person shooter from Valve, released in 2006. It follows the aftermath of Half-Life 2 and begins a journey beyond City 17. The store description says Half-Life 2 is not required, so this episode can be played without owning that game. Steam lists single-player play and achievements, plus adjustable difficulty, captions, custom volume controls and camera comfort options. It also lists support for DualShock controllers and play without timed input. Although the broader platform list includes PlayStation 3, Steam lists Windows and Linux. The listed release date is June 1, 2006, and its Metacritic score is 87. Valve is the publisher and developer. The entry also notes two multiplayer games, while Steam’s listed features for this episode specify single-player.
What players like, and what they don't
- Half-Life 2 is not required
- Adjustable difficulty listed
- Captions and custom volume controls
- Available on Windows and Linux
- Steam lists single-player only
- Steam platforms omit macOS
- No co-op mode is listed
Who it suits
This suits players interested in a single-player science-fiction shooter that continues the events of Half-Life 2. The store description says the earlier game is not required.
Episode One is a single-player continuation that the store says does not require Half-Life 2. Steam lists it for Windows and Linux, with accessibility and comfort options.
