Half Life 2 : Orange Box

thebman

HL series, best in the world. Looking forward to this like you wouldn't believe. My laptop which I bought with the intention of having specs good enough to play HL2, can't run the other episodes so this is real plus for me that its coming to 360.

TheDoc

debating wether to get it for pc or xbox. hmmm

thebman

[DM]-TheDOC- wrote: »

debating wether to get it for pc or xbox. hmmm

Pc if you can run it.

Better controls, less problems with online for TF2, bigger games for TF2.

Puteq

Unearthly wrote: »

Pitty Counter Strike isn't in the box. Although that's being greedy

what, is it true that Counter Strike isnt in the box? I know i'm being greedy but isnt that a bit weak, not having the best multi-player game in history included? that would almost put me off getting it ... (I said almost!)

tman

Puteq wrote: »

what, is it true that Counter Strike isnt in the box? I know i'm being greedy but isnt that a bit weak, not having the best multi-player game in history included? that would almost put me off getting it ... (I said almost!)

TF2 > CSS

I got HL2 so long ago that CSS came free with it, I guess now that TF2 is bundled as the multiplayer aspect, peple will have to pay $20 for CSS...

koneko

Actually, I was surprised CS:Source isn't in it, I assumed it came with it as HL2 is in the pack. Though anyone that wants it probably has it by now anyway, but still.

Kinetic^

Got it for the PC. Tis great. Was only $45 as I pre-ordered.

NunianVonFuch

Puteq wrote: »

what, is it true that Counter Strike isnt in the box? I know i'm being greedy but isnt that a bit weak, not having the best multi-player game in history included? that would almost put me off getting it ... (I said almost!)

Yeah it's a missed oppurtunity for the consoles anyway. Guess I'll just have to stick to R6:Vegas as it's the next-best thing!

dazftw

Even though im getting this, I honestly dont think it will beat the PC version(ive completed portal and EP2 just this morning) as far as controls and graphics I dont think it will be beat the pc.

But it will be very interesting to see how it goes!

Kanney

Looking forward to getting this. HL2 is such an epic game, and haven't played any of the Expansion episodes, because I ****in hate Steam. So 360 is the way to go for me..

sweetie

is it worth getting for singleplayer having already finished HL2 on the xbox. I'm not big into multiplayer stuff

Ciaran500

Episode 1 & 2 and Portal are definitely worth buying it for. You might be surprised by TF2, I had gone off multiplayer games recently and TF2 has got me right back into it.

Kanney

ONly 4 days, but not sure if i'll get it on launch day. I mean I'll be getting Pro Evo, the week after. MIght make my week go faster, seen as I just finished Halo 3 an hour ago.... Hmmmm...

Moiph

This is only 61.99 on play.com, is it really that cheap for 5 games in one? Sounds like great value

tman

Moiph wrote: »

This is only 61.99 on play.com, is it really that cheap for 5 games in one? Sounds like great value

Episode 1, 2 and Portal are all quite short, but it's still fantastic value.
Works out a wee bit cheaper if you order from play-asia as well... (It's region free afaik even though play-asia don't say so)

Zapp Brannigan

Can't wait. Looks like I'm not gonna be finishin Halo for a long while now!

Screaming Monkey

Yahtzee reviews Half Life 2: Episode 2 and the Orange Box.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/zeropunctuation/2541-Zero-Punctuation-The-Orange-Box

kensutz

Yes it is region free

challengemaster

Puteq wrote: »

what, is it true that Counter Strike isnt in the box? I know i'm being greedy but isnt that a bit weak, not having the best multi-player game in history included? that would almost put me off getting it ... (I said almost!)

*giggles at statement*

anyway, pc version ftw \o/ long live portal \o/

NunianVonFuch

Screaming Monkey wrote: »

Yahtzee reviews Half Life 2: Episode 2 and the Orange Box.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/zeropunctuation/2541-Zero-Punctuation-The-Orange-Box

Wow Portal must be the most amazing thing ever created for the purpose of amazement. Although Yahtzee also liked Psychonauts. Which was fantastic, but maybe not amazing. Stupid pen trick!
Portal - Just waiting on Play-asia to get it back in and ship it to me! Anyone have any idea how long their back ordered stock generally takes to come back in stock? My first order with'em you see.

Vyse

Moiph wrote: »

This is only 61.99 on play.com, is it really that cheap for 5 games in one? Sounds like great value

You'll probably be able to pick it up for cheaper than this in one of the high street stores.

johnny_ultimate

Oh my. A PERFECT review for Portal from Yhatzee?
I am now excited.

Jack Sheehan

Half life 2 episode 2 Manchester united 0

Gonzo

the 360 is starting to piss me off now, there is so many good games coming out for it all at once i just cant afford to buy them all but this im gonna get definitely:)

dazftw

omg the review video :O

It gave me the same feeling when I finished portal lol

Frankmagnet

Just played up to level 15 on portal. Only took just over an hour, Very good game. Short, byt the achievements would keep you coming back to it. TF2 is great craic. Not too many online tonight even though it is out in the states. Havent even touched HL2 yet:)

Creamy Goodness

dazftw wrote: »

Even though im getting this, I honestly dont think it will beat the PC version(ive completed portal and EP2 just this morning) as far as controls and graphics I dont think it will be beat the pc.

But it will be very interesting to see how it goes!

same can be said for all fps games that come out on pc and a console*.

*Deus ex 2 is excluded automatically, just thought i'd note it though.

0ubliette

whats all this ive been hearing that the 360 version of HL2 is just a port of the xbox 1 version???

super_furry

Has the street date on this been broken anywhere in Dublin?

grizzly

Great review on zeropunctuation (he normally slates stuff)