It was enjoyable. Not much about it that stands out compared to HL2, but having "more of just the same" is not unwelcome in this case. I think the game's Citadel section is a lot more fun than HL2's, primarily because it focuses a bit more on puzzles/platforming rather than unimpressive combat. The nuclear core level is actually quite fun! The C17 section also improves on some of the things I found lacking in HL2's Anticitizen One chapter. I like the game's overall vibe of "everything is falling apart and about to be blown to high heaven" while somehow at the same time there's also that feeling that the resistance is winning. Having to get out the city with some sense of urgency before the whole place blows up is a really fun concept. I would like to see more games that play around more with this concept of the only objective being "just get the hell out".
How did you like Episode 1 after all these years?
It was enjoyable. Not much about it that stands out compared to HL2, but having "more of just the same" is not unwelcome in this case.
I think the game's Citadel section is a lot more fun than HL2's, primarily because it focuses a bit more on puzzles/platforming rather than unimpressive combat. The nuclear core level is actually quite fun!
The C17 section also improves on some of the things I found lacking in HL2's Anticitizen One chapter.
I like the game's overall vibe of "everything is falling apart and about to be blown to high heaven" while somehow at the same time there's also that feeling that the resistance is winning.
Having to get out the city with some sense of urgency before the whole place blows up is a really fun concept. I would like to see more games that play around more with this concept of the only objective being "just get the hell out".