
88/100Scored 88 out of 100: IGDB score2,943 ratings
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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.
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| Main story | Main + extras | Completionist |
|---|---|---|
| 12h | 14h | 15h |
At a glance
- Released
- 1998
- Genres
- Shooter · Puzzle · Adventure
- Platforms
- Linux · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac
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- Released
- 1998
- Developer
- Valve
- Publishers
- Valve, Sierra Entertainment
- Genres
- Shooter · Puzzle · Adventure
- Platforms
- Linux · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac
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