I would say that this is one of the detriments to waiting so long.
Zalis Send a noteboard - 14/06/2011 07:26:15 PM
The game released in late '04. You've likely already played games that have been influenced or pushed by HL2's innovations. (facial animations/lip-syncing, physics quality, gravity manipulation, etc) So, at this point, it's likely that the game will have a lesser total impact than it would've had six and a half years ago.
While it still retains its quality over time in the sense that a classic car does, the way in which games technology progresses means you lose part of a game's punch when played too late. If you only lose hype, then so be it. If you lose the innovation of its time, then you're missing out.
But then there's the chance that you're one of the minority who simply isn't into the series. That's ok, too. Not everyone was into HL or HL2 when they came out, but we can't deny that their quality has earned them their esteemed status. Both HL games were state-of-the-FPS-art and pushing boundaries at their release.
While it still retains its quality over time in the sense that a classic car does, the way in which games technology progresses means you lose part of a game's punch when played too late. If you only lose hype, then so be it. If you lose the innovation of its time, then you're missing out.
But then there's the chance that you're one of the minority who simply isn't into the series. That's ok, too. Not everyone was into HL or HL2 when they came out, but we can't deny that their quality has earned them their esteemed status. Both HL games were state-of-the-FPS-art and pushing boundaries at their release.
The sword might be grateful to the forge fire, but never fond of it.
This message last edited by Zalis on 14/06/2011 at 07:31:48 PM
Waiting a while to buy games has a serious benefit.
10/06/2011 05:26:32 PM
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Ya, I did the same thing with Mass Effect 2. It was down to $15 or $20 *NM*
10/06/2011 07:11:01 PM
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If you can stand the wait, that really is an excellent way to do it
10/06/2011 08:53:16 PM
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Incidentally, I really DID play half-life 2 for the first time a couple weeks ago. *NM*
11/06/2011 04:28:17 PM
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How'd you like it? *NM*
11/06/2011 04:45:26 PM
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It was. . ok. And yes, I know that's probably a blasphemous assessment.
12/06/2011 03:26:21 AM
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I would say that this is one of the detriments to waiting so long.
14/06/2011 07:26:15 PM
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That's debatable.
14/06/2011 08:42:03 PM
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Games as a developing platform, I'd say technological innovations that help gameplay are important.
14/06/2011 10:52:06 PM
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there's a LOT of really good old games I haven't gone near, Half-Life included
12/06/2011 04:55:47 AM
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What do you mean you've had a rough time finding those? This is the internet!
12/06/2011 07:15:43 AM
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Most games don't need you to play the first in a series to appreciate the later ones.
13/06/2011 01:58:33 PM
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Very true. A good practice. I very rarely buy games when they first come out
12/06/2011 09:23:51 AM
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