GoOB 0 Posted November 16, 2004 A very poor solution to costumers problems. Really, no other word for it than, crap. I do have an internet connection, and hopefully I'll be able to activate HL2 just fine when I get my mitts on it. But it shouldn't be neccessary for someone who payed good money for a game, to haul his/her computer to a friend or workplace with an internet connection. That's just laziness on the companys part IMHO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shrike 0 Posted November 16, 2004 It's a bloody joke! Bought the game yesterday (Standard Retail Version) and now I can't friggin' play because the Steam servers are choked and I can't unlock the game! If I wasn't so hot for some nice singleplayer action I'd return the game tomorrow and never ever buy a Valve product again. *Insert expletive of your choice here* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Munk 0 Posted November 16, 2004 I would buy it but this online registration is just too much obligation. I AM BUYING A PRODUCT which is supposed to give me pleasure and at the same time must be convenient to use. What is that. First they dont let journalists check the game in their own offices before release and then this silly step. Screw you, I rather use the money to get wasted with a few friends! Im with <s>stupid</s> Albert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gollum1 0 Posted November 16, 2004 Bought it this morning, activated/unlocked it fine, been playing all day. It's fun, but...really not that revolutionary. Far Cry was much more innovative IMO. It's really well for the most part) but there's still only one set path...A lot of sections suffer from being too long, after the amazing, exciting start you're left crawling in your bog-standard sewers for an hour with just a pistol for company. I'm about 2/3 through now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecOp9 0 Posted November 16, 2004 I cant believe Halo 2 got a higher score than Half Life 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turms 0 Posted November 16, 2004 Halo 2 is a console game unlike hl2, i dont think the scale is the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadger 0 Posted November 16, 2004 Halo 2 is a console game unlike hl2, i dont think the scale is the same. Amen to that, you can never compare a console game to a PC game. Edit:- Beisdes PES4 before Placebo corrects me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buggs 0 Posted November 16, 2004 A very poor solution to costumers problems. Really, no other word for it than, crap. I do have an internet connection, and hopefully I'll be able to activate HL2 just fine when I get my mitts on it. But it shouldn't be neccessary for someone who payed good money for a game, to haul his/her computer to a friend or workplace with an internet connection. That's just laziness on the companys part IMHO. The shop i work for has lost quite a few sales of this game because some people don't have internet access. And at i've now spent about 40 minutes trying to register this game (two thirds complete so far!!), this is really poor.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
da12thMonkey 1943 Posted November 16, 2004 I bought it this morning and haven't been able to register my CD key because Steam's too busy. At the moment I can't even log on to Steam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey Lib Front 10 Posted November 16, 2004 you don't have to drag your computer around just take a cd and copy that file, i know it's annoying for those without internet on there gaming rig but o well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orson 0 Posted November 16, 2004 Arse , i dont have a DVD drive or a credit card , anyone in the states fancy shipping me a CD version please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-=BT=- Matty R 0 Posted November 16, 2004 Bought it this morning, activated/unlocked it fine, been playing all day.It's fun, but...really not that revolutionary. Far Cry was much more innovative IMO. It's really well for the most part) but there's still only one set path...A lot of sections suffer from being too long, after the amazing, exciting start you're left crawling in your bog-standard sewers for an hour with just a pistol for company. I'm about 2/3 through now. LMFAO did you not find the woman who gives you the hovercraft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badgerboy 0 Posted November 16, 2004 I got back from work, turned on the PC, steam unlocked my game, and I was playing in 5 mins! Painless! I was quite impressed by it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-ZG-BUZZARD 0 Posted November 16, 2004 Hah- guess it'll be déjŕ-vu for me... I only bought my own Half-Life (Platinum Edition) when I took a trip to the States in 2001... (played with a friend's copy until then lol)... and I played CS for 5 years until the non-steam servers ran out because no matter how many times I open the ports it tells me to, steam just won't run correctly through my internet connection (I've got an ADSL router serving a LAN)... So... guess I'll buy it in... 200*? Or maybe I'll just wait for Stalker and skip HL2 altogether... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gollum1 0 Posted November 16, 2004 Bought it this morning, activated/unlocked it fine, been playing all day.It's fun, but...really not that revolutionary. Far Cry was much more innovative IMO. It's really well for the most part) but there's still only one set path...A lot of sections suffer from being too long, after the amazing, exciting start you're left crawling in your bog-standard sewers for an hour with just a pistol for company. I'm about 2/3 through now. LMFAO did you not find the woman who gives you the hovercraft The game would have stopped me from progressing if I hadn't so yes, I meant the sequence before that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebns72 0 Posted November 16, 2004 Is there more information on the game itself, not the steam? Pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpongeBob 0 Posted November 17, 2004 Is there multiplayer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-ZG-BUZZARD 0 Posted November 17, 2004 As far as the reviews go apparently there's no HL MP no... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey Lib Front 10 Posted November 17, 2004 only CS:S atm, but several teams are working now to creat a HL2DM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winters 1 Posted November 17, 2004 Well i started the download, 114 minutes total and now im at 45 minutes left, i guess it's time to make some dinner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpongeBob 0 Posted November 17, 2004 I would of got HL2 today if it came with Team Fortress 2, but I guess I'll still have to wait for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colossus 2 Posted November 17, 2004 What can I say.. AWSOME!  I'll give it a 9.5, the -0.5 becouse of too many places your loading map. -Grapich excellent (Even on my card  ) -Why Freeman came to the city is still a mystery to me. But I'll just have to play more to find that out , don't I?  -Sound ok (Just stereo Anyone got 5.1?) -Everything is OK! PS: It's fun playing catch with Alyx's ¨dog¨ See more here Gamespot's review Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdog~ 0 Posted November 17, 2004 The crane level is really fun, I must have spent 30 minutes just screwing around with it spoiler? Now I'm at some shit level where you start out in a sewer then go up in a jail courtyard or sth and spiders, and I can't find the end. It sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shinRaiden 0 Posted November 17, 2004 I would of got HL2 today if it came with Team Fortress 2, but I guess I'll still have to wait for that. I'll wait for TF2 to be bundled with Duke Nukem Forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colossus 2 Posted November 17, 2004 Tell me, where do I get the last battery to the gate? I'm near the prison (The coast level with the buggy) EDIT: Can I ask or should I just debate HL 2? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
