Will HL2 be better if HL1 completed?

[Ollie64]

Hi,

I've not played Half Life (yes, I'm the one). In fact I know naff-all about the original game. My brother went on and on about how great it was when it came out but before I knew it I was into System Shock 2 and Deus Ex and the game passed me by. I've ordered HL2 via Steam so I'm wondering....

Should I play though HL1 before I get into HL2? I've got the option of downloading the "Source" version of the original, how much more of a better gaming experience will it be if I've played the first game?

Thanks in advance! ;)

[blackice912 Veteran]

I'd say play it, but I have a feeling that HL:Source won't be ready for a while. Might as well just start HL2 first. If you want a background story, I say google for the rundown on the original game.

[BananaMan]

I'd say play it, but I have a feeling that HL:Source won't be ready for a while.

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HL: Source will be released the same day as HL2 (Nov 16th-ish) with the collectors edition.

[blackice912 Veteran]

HL: Source will be released the same day as HL2 (Nov 16th-ish) with the collectors edition.

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Really? Sorry, didn't know.

In that case, play HL1 -- but play it quick so you can get to HL2. :p

[Varsity]

You don't *need* to, but it would certaintly help. :) Buy Silver off Steam an give it a go now.

[Lanky]

Well obviously it would be a little bit nicer to have played the first, especially if there are some nice nostalgic easter eggs :) Still, I don't think it would really affect your experience that much, it'll still be great. (Y)

That said, I don't understand how any one could have enough will power to play right through half life source without touching half life 2.

[Island Roots]

That said, I don't understand how any one could have enough will power to play right through half life source without touching half life 2.

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My thoughts exactly. :laugh:

[AcdShdw]

u can play it off steam for free, get steam install he half life portion for the multiplayer and it allws u to play single player too

[DrunkenMaster]

I tried replaying it but on the newer faster video cards it makes me too dizzy.

The overall plot isn't very complex but it is entertaining as a gaming experience.

There was never much in terms of plot filler duing the game. Skip it and play the 2nd one.

[YBG]

Yeah my friend was getting on me about this. He told me he couldn't understand how come I wanted to play HL 2 when I've never played HL, and that I MUST play HL first..

[Lexcyn]

I'm going to replay HL in parts over this week, to be ready just in time for HL2 next Tuesday morning. :p

[Ayepecks]

I thought Half-Life sucked, personally... I wouldn't play it before Half-Life 2. Maybe after, but I don't think it's worth it. They've said you should be fine if you haven't played the original, you'll just catch on a few more things in Half-Life 2.

[bilston]

It was great when it came out, but now you really have been spoiled by all the latest games to enjoy it at the level all of us fans do.:)