This review includes my thoughts on both episodes. Half-Life 2 blew my expectations straight out of the water. The vehicle dependant parts felt annoying but the later part of the game is where it arguably shines. Characters like Alyx felt real, and the ending of Episode 2 just...pissed me off In a good way. Finally knowing what Valve fans felt when that absolute cliff-hanger hit like a semi. Severely hope Valve is working on an Episode 3 or a follow up HL game. Praying, even.