Half Life 2 without playing original Half Life

[naki-the-curious]

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Hi guys,

some of my friends suggested that I play Half Life 2 because they said that it is an awesme game, and from trailers and reviews I've basically decided to get the Orange Box, but I have one question. I have (sadly) never played the original Half life, and I was wondering if the story of Half life 2 is still understandable without playing it, or should I at least watch a playthrough on youtube or something before I play Half life 2 (and the following episodes).

[Faltimar]

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The Story is a big part of these games. You should definitely check out the first one. On that note, you're in luck. There is a remake of the first game called Black Mesa, and its free. I had never played the first one till Black Mesa and I have to tell you...amazing game. You wont be sorry, how could you be, its free.

[naki-the-curious]

The Story is a big part of these games. You should definitely check out the first one. On that note, you're in luck. There is a remake of the first game called Black Mesa, and its free. I had never played the first one till Black Mesa and I have to tell you...amazing game. You wont be sorry, how could you be, its free.

Thanks for the reply man I just saw Black Mesa on steam greenlight and it looks awesome, so I'll probably check it out once I insall HL2.

[Faltimar]

Have you played Portal? Its part of the orange box and its great. That game was my favorite part of the orange box.

[naki-the-curious]

yeah I have Portal 2 and it was great! I still have to play the co-op though...

[Jd8531]

Download Black Mesa, its an HD version of Half Life 1 for free!
But yes you can play HL2 without 1, there isn't much of a story gap.

[verifyfx]

isn't that called Half-Life 1: Source?

[fate6]

no Black Mesa is how it should have been

http://www.blackmesasource.com/
http://wiki.blackmesasource.com/Black_M ... ut_the_Mod

[naki-the-curious]

late update, I bought it in the end and I must say it is an awesome game! at the moment I've played Portal, Half Life 2 and i think most of episode 1, and I have downloaded black mesa but I haven't played it yet.

edit: Actually, I also played Team Fortress 2 for about an hour, enjoyed it but everyone else was so damn good

[Faltimar]

Word, I love TF2 but some of those people playing it are so freakin' good its crazy. I just keep at it though and Ive found my niche. I usually roll as a Medic, they're always needed but no one wants to be one. If im not a Medic I use Soldier.