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March 2020
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The editors liked
A story to match the technical ambition
Fun mechanics that let you run wild in the incredible world
Jeff
Virtual reality helps mechanics and narrative feel more alive than ever
Alyx is a wonderful lead character with a great supporting cast
Tense
Oppressive and terrifying atmosphere throughout
Spells an exciting future for the series and Valve
Excellent graphics
Compatible with all VR headsets
Accessibility options
Polished mechanics
Brilliantly polished visuals
Plenty of nostalgia goodness
Satisfying puzzles
Amusing characters and narration
The gravity gloves bring a new twist to classic VR game play
Rhys Darby is extraordinary and should be a voice in all games
Excellent writing leads to both sheer terror and laugh out loud comedy
The editors didn't like
VR headset hair
Doesn't avoid all the pitfalls of virtual reality
Some puzzles become repetitive overtime
The ending is excellent yet might feel abrupt to some
Half-Life fans without VR miss out
Headcrabs are terrifying
Too expensive
There's no classic crowbar
Arguably a little short
Head Crabs are horrifying when they're trying to eat your brain
Published: 2020-03-31, Author: Rick , review by: Bit-Tech.net
Price: £46.49 Inc VATDeveloper: ValvePublisher: ValvePlatform: PC + Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, or Oculus Quest + Compatible Link CableReviewed on: Oculus QuestIt's brilliant.What a relief to say that. How exciting to say it. After thirteen years...
Published: 2020-03-29, Author: Jason , review by: dailystar.co.uk
The gravity gloves bring a new twist to classic VR game play, Rhys Darby is extraordinary and should be a voice in all games, Excellent writing leads to both sheer terror and laugh out loud comedy,
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Reviewed on Oculus RiftHalf-Life: Alyx is a perfect example of what happens if you wait a little while before jumping into a new platform.It perfects many mechanics from other games while adding in a layer of polish that only Valve could manage.It's equ...
Published: 2020-03-28, Author: Adrian , review by: pocket-lint.com
Brilliantly polished visuals,Plenty of nostalgia goodness,Satisfying puzzles,Amusing characters and narration
There's no classic crowbar,Arguably a little short
The decision to make this outing of Half-Life a virtual reality experience might have been a bold one by Valve - but it was the right decision.Alyx is everything we could want from a Half-Life follow up, with fantastic highlights that include satisfying p...
Abstract: Virtual reality is in a weird place. No matter how impressive games like Boneworks, Defector or Blade and Sorcery actually are, the weight of expectation is always crushing: "Sure it's good," the gaming public says whenever a title like Half-Life: Alyx co...
Abstract: Virtual reality and the Half-Life series have both struggled with the weight of expectations put upon them. Half-Life and its sequel are treasured games that each redefined the first-person shooter in their own ways. Yet developer Valve Software has left...
Published: 2020-03-24, Author: Christian , review by: eurogamer.net
Abstract: Another fine Mesa.City 17 provides the setting for a VR adventure filled with brilliant detailing.The Strider is the greatest of all Half-Life's creations, if you ask me. Sure, you could argue that it's just another spin on HG Wells' tripods, but seri...
Virtual reality helps mechanics and narrative feel more alive than ever, Alyx is a wonderful lead character with a great supporting cast, Tense, oppressive and terrifying atmosphere throughout, Spells an exciting future for the series and Valve
Doesn't avoid all the pitfalls of virtual reality, Some puzzles become repetitive overtime, The ending is excellent yet might feel abrupt to some,
Valve has surpassed impossible expectations with Half-Life: Alyx, bringing a series long thought buried back into the limelight with extraordinary impact. While some might find it unfortunate that such an experience is housed inside virtual reality, I fee...
Excellent graphics, Compatible with all VR headsets, Accessibility options, Polished mechanics,
Half-Life fans without VR miss out, Headcrabs are terrifying, Too expensive
Half-Life: Alyx is one of the best VR games you can get right now. It has a deep story and characters with personality. This is a game that you could sink some real time into and has all the trappings of a proper AAA title...
