PlayStation 3 · 2007
Half-Life 2: Episode Two
A 2007 PlayStation 3 continuation of Half-Life 2 that carries Gordon Freeman from the ruins of City 17 into the White Forest.
- Publisher
- Valve Corporation
- Format
- Blu-ray Disc
- Genre
- science fiction video game
- Released
- 2007
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Overview
Episode Two follows Gordon Freeman and Alyx Vance as they cross the mountains surrounding City 17 to reach a resistance base. The game expands the series' first-person action with open outdoor environments, vehicles, and a longer journey than its predecessor. It is a single-player narrative game and the second entry in a planned episodic continuation of Half-Life 2.
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Why it matters
It is a key link in the Half-Life 2 story, moving the series beyond City 17 and testing the Source engine's larger, more open levels on console. The PlayStation 3 release also reflects the 2000s practice of distributing Valve games through major retail collections, with The Orange Box listed in sources as the main retail package for the console version.
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The physical edition
On PlayStation 3, a complete physical copy is commonly encountered as a disc-based retail edition, often as part of The Orange Box collection. Regional editions may differ in packaging, labels, and included documentation, so check the seller's description for the exact package.
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Playing it today
The game remains playable on a standard PlayStation 3 console, though it is a single-player story experience with no multiplayer mode. Expect a 2007-era first-person shooter with straightforward controls and a focus on environmental storytelling.