Curse

sindex · Oct 12, 2007, 03:27 AM // 03:27

Well I finished up with the two single player games within the Orange Box. I have to say its one fantastic package that Valve has put out. Everything seems to be top notch, with the time and effort that went into these games.

Half Life 2: Episode 2: I think it’s probably the best part of the episodic trilogy of late. It is far more superior to Episode 1. A good amount of questions seem to be hanging out there, at the end of the game. I still enjoyed the experience of it to the bitter end. Which is why I won’t be delving into the story itself, it tends to spoil things. It just has me on edge till Episode 3 eventually rolls out.

Portal: Surprisingly interesting and intriguing. Even though it was a bit on the short side (the length to me was fine) it carried a charismatic plot. There is something which happens at the very end that I wish GW would do with their antagonists, every once in awhile (not just the mind games either).

Team Fortress 2: The style is amazing it takes me back to when I played games like NOLF, but with the class twist to it. It seems to be well balanced out for now. Nevertheless the only complaint I would have is the short supply of the maps. However with user content out there and new maps being installed by the development team, I can see this opinion eventually changing.

Pickletron · Oct 12, 2007, 06:34 AM // 06:34

The cake is a lie.

sindex · Oct 12, 2007, 06:55 AM // 06:55

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Originally Posted by Pickletron

The cake is a lie.

Lol, yes it is. Also the Companion Cube does not speak, so it's better to let it go. Have to admit the writing was really ingenious for that game (dig the end song as well).

Explodie · Oct 12, 2007, 08:54 AM // 08:54

I want to the buy the game soon, i have played all Half life games, so i will play Episode2 ;-)

And portal looks hard, and fun, so i hope it will be a new challange!

Lord Sojar · Oct 12, 2007, 10:01 AM // 10:01

Bought, playing, OMFG, WTFAWESOME!

TF2 is amazing, best MP game ever created. Ep2 = w00t Portal is so engrossing and totally unique, but it made me a bit sick playing it for too long.

fujin · Oct 12, 2007, 10:16 AM // 10:16

The puzzle game seems very interesting. I mean, FPS versions of puzzles? That's new!

Giga Strike · Oct 12, 2007, 03:46 PM // 15:46

i heard that portal causes motion sickness and dissorientation.

Pickletron · Oct 12, 2007, 11:40 PM // 23:40

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Originally Posted by Giga Strike

i heard that portal causes motion sickness and dissorientation.

But immense amounts of fun, so it's worth it.

KiRi · Oct 13, 2007, 03:34 AM // 03:34

I can't get Orangebox till i upgrade my Graphics card >_>
but someone did gift me the Half Life 2/Ep1 stuff they got with theirs today

and Portal looks amazing o.o

Malice Black · Oct 13, 2007, 09:43 PM // 21:43

Got HL2 and episode 1 as a gift, downloading HL2 now, been loading for hours though...getting anywhere from 50kb per sec to 150kb per sec *yawn*

Mike_1.0 · Oct 13, 2007, 11:23 PM // 23:23

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Originally Posted by Malice Black

Got HL2 and episode 1 as a gift, downloading HL2 now, been loading for hours though...getting anywhere from 50kb per sec to 150kb per sec *yawn*

I give you two free games and what do I hear? Moaning and bitching.......typical really.

Edit: And to keep it on topic Portal is brilliant, though I'm stuck on 18 and I still hate the vehicle parts of HL2. Haven't tried TF2, mainly because I iz teh suck in online FPS's.

KiRi · Oct 14, 2007, 02:18 AM // 02:18

i think its a crime to have it and not play TF2!
For shame!

street peddler · Oct 14, 2007, 02:42 AM // 02:42

the end of episode 2 is very sad, i almost cried..

Pickletron · Oct 14, 2007, 04:50 AM // 04:50

I was stuck on Test Chamber 19 for ages until I realized you could break the tube and get a cube to stand on <_<

Lord Sojar · Oct 14, 2007, 03:23 PM // 15:23

I can't stop playing TF2.... it is my new GWs... help....

Ghost Recon · Oct 14, 2007, 05:39 PM // 17:39

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Originally Posted by Giga Strike

i heard that portal causes motion sickness and dissorientation.

Thats not just portal it is the Steam engine which causes that, one of my friends can't play any Steam games because of this.

For the portal fans that great end game music, http://www.gametrailers.com/player/u...es/115796.html

Giga Strike · Oct 14, 2007, 07:59 PM // 19:59

i started playing a flash version of portal and its so much fun. i might actually buy the orange box.

My Sweet Revenga · Oct 14, 2007, 09:13 PM // 21:13

Personally I think Portal is the best game in the package. I don't remember the last time a game made me laugh as much as portal did, and solving the puzzles was quite satisfying. Too bad it was so short and most of the training puzzles kinda easy. Can't wait for an expansion or user made content. Episode 2 was good, but Portal was uber kicka** especially the ending.

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Originally Posted by Pickletron

I was stuck on Test Chamber 19 for ages until I realized you could break the tube and get a cube to stand on <_<

Yeah my first time thru I tried to break the glass tube, but it wouldn't break. That was cuz I opened the portal to the SIDE of the tube and for some reason if the rocket hits the side it won't break. So in the end, like a million others, I used a chair to jump up to the vent

. Then I went thru in commentary mode and found out you are SUPPOSED to be able to break the glass. Then I realized I should have hit the glass with the rocket from BELOW

I wonder if anybody has taken "The Cake Is A Lie" as an IGN yet. I would have if I had a free slot heheheh.
edit: never mind just checked. somebody did take it lol

Malice Black · Oct 14, 2007, 10:03 PM // 22:03

Playing HL2 for 20mins made me feel ill...thats just weird.

Bryant Again · Oct 15, 2007, 03:23 AM // 03:23

Companion Cube 4 lyfe!

Oh and Team Fortress 2 is [email protected] godlike. See avatar for favorite class.