Shooter · 1998
Half-Life
In short: Half-Life is a Shooter game by Valve Software, released in 1998 on PC and PlayStation. It takes about 12 hours to beat. Critics rate it 96/100.
Half-Life is the original game in the series. Being a revolutionary at the time, we follow the story of Gordon Freeman - a silent scientist at the facility called Black Mesa. Arriving late at work and hastily doing his routine he runs into the experiment field. However, the experiment goes completely wrong and opens a…
Key facts
- Released
- 19 November 1998
- Genre
- Shooter · Action
- Length
- ≈ 12 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation
- Studio
- Valve Software, Gearbox Software
- Publisher
- Valve, Sierra Entertainment
- Critics
- Metacritic 96
- Steam reviews
- 97% positive (148,221 reviews)
- Best price
- $9.99 · Steam
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 96 — critics loved it
- A 1998 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Half-Life?
Expect about 12 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Half-Life with friends?
No, Half-Life is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Half-Life on?
Half-Life is available on PC and PlayStation.
Where to buy Half-Life for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $9.99 at Steam. Prices are checked daily.
Is Half-Life a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 96. On Steam, 97% positive (148,221 reviews).
What games are like Half-Life?
In the same spirit: Half-Life: Opposing Force, Half-Life 2: Episode Two and Half-Life: Blue Shift.
