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Half-Life

Released Nov 19, 1998 · Shooter, Puzzle, Adventure · Valve

About Half-Life

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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At a glance

Released
Nov 19, 1998
Developer
Valve
Publisher
Valve
Genre
Shooter, Puzzle, Adventure
Platforms
  • Linux
  • PC
  • Mac

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