$100 · Half Life 2 PlayStation 2 - Rare

When "Half-Life" was released on the PC in 1998, it changed the first-person shooter genre almost instantly. "Half-Life" was one of the first games to combine first-person combat with a rich story. In "Half-Life," players step into the role of Dr. Gordon Freeman, a scientist who is accidentally transported to a damaged research facility. This facility also happens to be filled with hostile aliens and government agents bent on keeping their terrible secrets. In 2001, Valve, with the help of Gearbox Software, ported the title to the PlayStation 2. This version of "Half-Life" on the PS2 includes everything you'd find on the PC version. The story is identical to the original release, and the same enemies are present and accounted for. This shooter offers a single-player style that challenges both shooting skills and puzzle solving. Build a staircase out of abandoned supplies or complete a maze of moving conveyor belts to move forward in the game. Killing aliens will give Dr. Freeman extra weapons and supplies. Meanwhile, the G-man watches over your gaming progress. "Half-Life" is not split into levels. Instead, the game always moves forward with the entire game being interconnected.The PS2 version isn't just a straight port as it includes a number of improvements. The most noticeable of these is the graphical facelift the title received. Each section of the game received new textures and improved models. In particular, each character model received a massive overhaul. Both the humans and enemies have eyes that will track your movement across a room. The characters also feature more detailed facial expressions and are more capable of showing anger, fear, and annoyance. The character models have individual, jointed fingers as well. As you play through the game, you'll notice it runs smoothly. "Half-Life" for the PlayStation 2 is a very stable version of the game. Issues previous versions may have had were taken care of for the PlayStation 2 version. Like other PlayStation 2 games, an auto-aim feature is included to make aiming easier. Brackets have also been placed on items and characters the player can interact with. Some controls, such as jumping, have also been simplified and made easier to use in this release.The PS2 port of "Half-Life" features an exclusive co-op mode you won't find anywhere else. "Half-Life: Decay" allows two players to take on the roles of Dr. Gina Cross and Dr. Colette Green. In "Decay," both players will need to fight against the alien invaders and close the rifts appearing in our world. This game type isn't the only exclusive content this port offers either. There is an unlockable alien mission where you play as one of Gordon Freeman's enemies.If you're a fan of the "Half-Life" series of games, this PlayStation edition is a must-have item. The enhanced graphics and exclusive modes are the definitive way to experience this classic game. It's easy to see why this title won multiplayer awards on both the PC and PlayStation systems. A copy of this classic is just what should be added to your collection of games.