Shooter · 2008
The Orange Box
In short: The Orange Box is a Shooter game by Valve Software, released in 2008 on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. It takes about 6 hours to beat. Critics rate it 94/100.
The Orange Box is a bundle that includes five titles from Valve: Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2 Supplement: Episode One, Half-Life 2 Supplement: Episode Two, Portal, the game that blends puzzles, first person action, and adventure gaming to produce an experience like no other, Team fortress 2, the sequel to the game that…
Key facts
- Released
- 1 January 2008
- Genre
- Shooter
- Length
- ≈ 6 h to beat
- Game modes
- Multiplayer
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox
- Studio
- Valve Software
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Critics
- Metacritic 94
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 94 — critics loved it
- A 2008 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat The Orange Box?
Expect about 6 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play The Orange Box with friends?
Yes: The Orange Box can be played in competitive multiplayer.
What platforms is The Orange Box on?
The Orange Box is available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
Is The Orange Box a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 94.
What games are like The Orange Box?
In the same spirit: Half-Life, Alien Swarm and Portal 2.
