HL2 Review scans

[CubicZirconia]

Graphics not close to being good as Doom3.

I'm assuming that's not from the review? (the page is down for me)

 

[Tremulant]

Nice. Definitely buying this when it comes out.

 

[ArmchairAthlete]

Originally posted by: CTrain
Graphics not close to being good as Doom3.

But what's more important, graphics or gameplay?

The graphics look plenty good to me. Sounds like the gameplay will be much better than Doom 3's, and the included multiplayer stuff like CSS should beat the crap out of Doom3's multi. Don't get me wrong though, Doom3 was good.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: CTrain
Graphics not close to being good as Doom3.

gameplay > *

besides, any self respecting gamer would turn all possible grafx down to the lowest setting possible to maximize their fps =P

 

[Psycho18]

I can't wait!

 

[Renob]

besides, any self respecting gamer would turn all possible grafx down to the lowest setting possible to maximize their fps

Thats so 90s, now any self respectiong gamer would drop $400 to $500 on a vid card so they dont have to turn all the eye candy off

 

[KC5AV]

I'm really looking forward to HL2. Doom3 kinda sucked in my opinion. It was just too dark too often.

 

This game is never coming out.

 

[NFS4]

Link dead Anyone have a mirror?

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: NFS4
Link dead Anyone have a mirror?

I have them, I'm just trying to figure out how to make the directory's contents show up on my webserver.

 

[MikeMike]

bahh. i just want to purchase gold edition so i can play CS original. right now and get used to playing again. but im assuming ppl cheat like hell now.

MIKE

 

[glen]

How do you all think it will run on a
CPU Type
AMD Athlon XP-A, 2100 MHz (12.5 x 168) 2800+


Display
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200 (128 MB)

What if I upgrade my video card?
Anything for ~$200 that will get me a decent frame rate on HL2?

 

[SynthDude2001]

Apparently I suck at teh webservers.

Anyways, having figured it out, here's my mirror of those scans: link

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: glen
How do you all think it will run on a
CPU Type
AMD Athlon XP-A, 2100 MHz (12.5 x 168) 2800+


Display
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200 (128 MB)

What if I upgrade my video card?
Anything for ~$200 that will get me a decent frame rate on HL2?

A 9800 Pro should do well for that price.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Apparently I suck at teh webservers.

Anyways, having figured it out, here's my mirror of those scans: link

Thanks

 

[Maleficus]

I don't know why it would be down guys, sorry bout that. it's been up for me all day.

 

[nan0bug]

Originally posted by: glen
How do you all think it will run on a
CPU Type
AMD Athlon XP-A, 2100 MHz (12.5 x 168) 2800+


Display
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200 (128 MB)

What if I upgrade my video card?
Anything for ~$200 that will get me a decent frame rate on HL2?

CS: Source is running fine on my 2100mhz (200x10.5) Barton with a softmodded 9500 running at 300/300 (a litte bit under 9700 pro speed). I rarely dip under 60fps, never under 30, and thats at 1024x768 16xAF 6xAA.

I imagine HL2 will be a litte more graphically intensive since the CPU will be controlling all on screen characters and the environments will probbably be larger, but I assume I should be able to play at the same resolution, maybe 8xAF 2xAA.

 

[screw3d]

Originally posted by: nan0bug

Originally posted by: glen
How do you all think it will run on a
CPU Type
AMD Athlon XP-A, 2100 MHz (12.5 x 168) 2800+


Display
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200 (128 MB)

What if I upgrade my video card?
Anything for ~$200 that will get me a decent frame rate on HL2?

CS: Source is running fine on my 2100mhz (200x10.5) Barton with a softmodded 9500 running at 300/300 (a litte bit under 9700 pro speed). I rarely dip under 60fps, never under 30, and thats at 1024x768 16xAF 6xAA.

I imagine HL2 will be a litte more graphically intensive since the CPU will be controlling all on screen characters and the environments will probbably be larger, but I assume I should be able to play at the same resolution, maybe 8xAF 2xAA.

That's good to hear! :thumbsup:

 

[flexy]

Originally posted by: GoodToGo

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
its still a decade away.

MIKE

Fixed.

Looks like the game play is very good, as far as graphics go, it looks like Doom3 has the edge.

i definatly will buy HL2 because the gameplay/physics look top-notch !

But the graphics itself look VERY "two years ago"....

 

[flexy]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
that reviewer sounds like someone who reviews movies:thumbsdown:

from what i saw just taking a quick look, this review is NOT very good...IMHO

 

[flexy]

The graphics look plenty good to me. Sounds like the gameplay will be much better than Doom 3's

D3 has gameplay ?

 

[oaaltone]

If bandwidth's a problem, here's another mirror with 3 huge pipes to the 'net and no bandwidth limits.

EDIT: I've also created an easy-to-read PDF of the scans.

 

[NFS4]

This game is soo gonna own. Can't wait

 

[tallest1]

Half the review was the guy drooling over the gravity gun....

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: glen
How do you all think it will run on a
CPU Type
AMD Athlon XP-A, 2100 MHz (12.5 x 168) 2800+


Display
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200 (128 MB)

What if I upgrade my video card?
Anything for ~$200 that will get me a decent frame rate on HL2?

gf4 isn;t going to cut it if you;re maxing bells whistles (which you should be).

i have the same card and it ran SLOW (15fps) in max payne2 w/max details on. so no way will it cut it in hl2.

i'm waiting till bestbuy's annual black friday special in nov to get the best bang for the buck video card. (last year it was the 9600 for $89.)

what is the release date of hl2?