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first-person shooter
Half-Life
By Valve Corporation, released 1 Jan 1998
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- science fiction video game
What it is
Half-Life is Valve Corporation's 1998 first-person shooter with a science-fiction setting. Its store description frames the game as a world where players must think to survive, combining action and adventure with a multiplayer mode for play against friends and enemies around the world. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, PvP, and online PvP, alongside adjustable difficulty, full controller support, color alternatives, custom volume controls, a keyboard-only option, and play without timed input. The game's listed platforms are Windows, Linux, and macOS, and Steam also lists all three. Its Steam genre is Action. The title was developed by Valve Corporation and published by Valve. These details make Half-Life relevant to both solo players and those looking for online player-versus-player play, with several control and accessibility options identified in its Steam features.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single-player and online PvP listed
- Windows, Linux, and macOS support
- Adjustable difficulty
- Custom volume controls
- Keyboard-only option
- Store listing provides no multiplayer modes beyond PvP details
- Listed Steam genre is only Action
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a science-fiction shooter with both solo play and PvP options. Its listed control and accessibility options may matter to players who need adjustable inputs or difficulty.
Half-Life pairs a science-fiction setting with solo play and multiplayer options, including online PvP. Its platform list covers Windows, Linux, and macOS, with several control settings also identified.
