Half-Life
- August 24, 2001 09:43 AM PST
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Half-Life on the PS2 takes on new life.
Here?s a great idea: two analog sticks for moving and looking instead of fingers tied into knots. And that?s not the only thing console fans can look forward to when Half-Life transitions to the PS2. Writhing blobs have already been transformed into articulated beings?i.e., scarier?while character animations and facial expressions are being improved, too; environments are getting a once over, while weapons are receiving upgrades and higher polygon counts. Plus, PC fans needn?t worry ?cos this incarnation will still come with USB mouse-and-keypad support.In the preview version, the game was a combination of creepy amusement and nightmare-inducing action. The story was intact, while the visuals had taken on a whole new?life. Even the candy machines looked good enough to eat. The monsters were disgusting, the voice-overs funny, and the controls a dream. With a new beginner?s level and unlockable features, we?re talking replay factor for veterans?and pure joy for first-timers.
