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Half-Life: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Half-Life (1998): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Half-Life (1998) is a shooter, puzzle, adventure video game developed by Valve, available on Linux, PC, Mac. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 84/100 on IGDB.

What is Half-Life about?

Half-Life is a 1998 first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by Valve Corporation and published by Sierra Studios for Windows. It was Valve's debut product and the first game in the Half-Life series. The player assumes the role of Gordon Freeman, a theoretical physicist who must escape from the Black Mesa Research Facility after it is overrun by aliens following a disastrous scientific experiment. Its gameplay consists of diverse combat, exploration and puzzles.

Key details

Half-Life was released in 1998 and supports single player, multiplayer. Platforms: Linux, PC, Mac. Developer: Valve.

Should you play Half-Life?

A solid 84/100 aggregate score makes Half-Life a safe pick for fans of shooter, puzzle, adventure.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Half-Life?

Half-Life is a shooter, puzzle, adventure game by Valve, released in 1998.

What platforms is Half-Life on?

Half-Life is available on Linux, PC, Mac.

Is Half-Life good?

Half-Life has an aggregate score of 84/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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