As every gaming company on the planet runs Black Friday and Cyber Monday/week deals intent on snaring customer’s hard-earned money, Steam may well have offered up one of the greatest deals ever, for the low price of absolutely nothing.
Anyone who had a PC in 1998 will know the game well, but as of now, you’ll be able to go ahead and jump over to Steam to ‘purchase’ one of Valve’s original and most-loved games ever, Half-Life. The game garnered amazing reviews from players and critics alike when it was released back in 1998.
Steam Users Can Claim a Free Game Right Now
Valve released Half-Life to critical acclaim in 1998 and the first-person sci-fi shooter brought Valve to the limelight which would see Valve eventually bringing its storefront Steam and also introducing its popular handheld gaming device, Steam Deck. Half-Life will soon turn 25 years old on November 19 and the game is available for free on Steam to celebrate the occasion.
Steam users can claim the free game starting now until Monday, November 20 at 12PM and it will be forever theirs. The game is now available for free from its original price of $9.99 and for players who yet have to experience one of the greatest ever, there wouldn’t be a better time. Half-Life is considered one of the PC’s defining games and what made it even more popular was the fan remakes and mods throughout the years and some are still popular.
Half-Life has a 10/10 rating on Steam right now with overwhelmingly positive reviews. The game has been recognized as a must-play experience for players. The sci-fi shooter blends action and adventure with an amazing story and also features a multiplayer mode. Half-Life impressed everyone so much that it was named the Game of the Year by over 50 outlets.
Half-Life puts players in the shoes of Gordon Freeman where they battle aliens to ensure survival in the Black Mesa Research Facility. The game revolutionized the first-person shooter genre with its varied and engaging story that made it stand out in the times when games like Doom and Quake were very popular among gamers.
The game was praised for its interactive environment, amazing characters, stunning visuals, and realistic sound effects that immersed the players in the game. There are a variety of challenges and surprises that keep players on their toes, making it an excellent experience overall. Although the puzzle-oriented gameplay caused problems for some at times, it still kept players hooked.
One of the things that most impressed the players was the realism. Players were able to relate to the characters and the dialogues, the setting, and other things all just make it more interesting. Players had a hazard suit called HEV suit and it was all they had in their quest to survive against aliens. Half-Life has an impressive Metascore of 96 and is one of the highest-rated games ever.
Half-Life 2 was released in 2004 and was also well-received by gamers around the world. It was appreciated for its in-game physics that made the game unpredictable. Valve has made the game available for free on Steam to celebrate its 25th anniversary. However, it would be interesting to see if it has something special planned for the game.
Players have been waiting for Half-Life for almost twenty years now but no announcement has been made by Valve so far. However, Valve launched a VR title in the series called Half-Life: Alyx in 2020 after years of waiting. Although it is not yet known if Valve has any plans for Half-Life 3, players seem to wait for the game and would be delighted to experience Gordan Freeman’s adventures.
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