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| From: Electronic Arts
List Price: $29.99
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Rating:  231 reviews
Sales Rank: 506
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp, Windows 2000
Genre: Shooter Action Games
ESRB: Mature
Media: DVD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: Windows 2000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 9852
UPC: 014633098525
EAN: 0014633098525
ASIN: B000PS2XES
Release Date: October 9, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: This video game is brand new, never opened and never played! Buy today to be one of millions of satisfied B-Logistics customers.
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 Overall game package....Better than I'd hoped ... maybe even a 'Game of the Year' contender in this group October 15, 2007
R. Nicholson
42 out of 53 found this review helpful
Some comments on the 3 new components of this 5 game package.
Episode 2...a worthy sequel to Episode 1...
In fact, qualities good enough (IMO) to think that it might have contended for single player, Game of the Year*, (however, its shorter overall length would probably preclude this honor.)
This game was all that I'd hoped for; it has some great battles, an extended car driving component, an interesting new weapon (towards the end), a compelling story line, a hint of humor and a touching, emotional ending.
In addition, it has smooth flowing graphics, well sync'd voice and lip movement and a few interesting puzzles. Also, the way the other characters (i.e. Alyx, Dr. Vance etc.) watch you and turn their bodies to adjust to your position (Freeman) is remarkable; very realistic.
My only small complaint would be that the first quarter of the game was a little drawn out and repetitious; however this is only a minor concern in an otherwise incredible PC game.
Easily 5 Stars...more if I could.
*****
Portal...quirky and different but fun!
A rather unique, single player puzzle game that involves going in and out of doors; doors you make with (what else), your portal gun. However, this task is not quite as easy as it sounds; to accomplish your goals you must use strategies of lateral thinking, timing and momentum to get through all 19 different levels. Of course the challenges become more complicated as you progress and to win the game (and escape), you must defeat the increasingly neurotic test-facility robotess in the finale. Great fun!
This spacial concepts took a little time to get use to, but once the basics were mastered this was an interesting and fun exercise in abstract thinking and puzzle solving. 4 Stars.
*****
Team Fortress 2...non-stop action
An excellent addition to the original TF. The gameplay could best be described as multiplayer chaos, with everyone running around like mad trying to survive. It is, however, great fun. 5 Stars.
Conclusion:
Great value for the money; 1 new game, 2 new sequels, plus a couple of old games thrown in (games that, for anyone who likes this genre, has already played long ago). Overall package...5+ Stars.
*other nominees for single player 'Game of the Year' might be 'Bioshock' and "Call of Duty 4', with 'Timeshift' and 'STALKER-Chernobyl' close runner ups and 'Crysis' in a more distant grouping.
 Steamy pile of ... October 19, 2007
V. Paramygin
37 out of 65 found this review helpful
The games themselves are ok. But the fact that everything is attached to Steam is awful. The worst piece of software I have ever seen. Support does not exist. No phone support at all, email requests been unanswered for over a week and now to top it all the account has been deactivated for no apparent reason. I am doing a chargeback and not buying anything from Valve ever again.
Worst Company Ever October 22, 2007
James Owens
35 out of 50 found this review helpful
I was in Thailand for a business trip when I saw the Orange Box sitting in a name brand store at a great price. I purchased the item as I was planning on purchasing it anyway. It is a legitimate product, not a bootleg. This is name brand store, not a back street vendor.
When I get home to the states I install the game with no problems. Over the course of a week I played Portal which is a good but short game. I then go on to episode 2 and play until I have 1 mission left to beat. I log off and then log back on a few hours later. To my surprise I cannot play any of the games. I get a message that the games are not available in my territory.
I head over to the Steam website but there is nothing about the issue. I look up a phone number for tech support but there isn't one. You have to put in a ticket which can take a minimum of 3-5 business days.
So here I am not able to play any of my games, I can't get any help at all from Steam. Steam is the most intrusive DRM program I have seen. If it has problems you can't play your game even though you have the disc in hand. And the companies wonder why people pirate things. Although I don't condone then I can understand some of their reasoning.
I've got my support ticket in and I doubt I will hear anytime soon. I hope those of you who purchase this never have any problems with Steam. You will be left with an unusable product and little to no support.
Gargabe game from garbage company October 19, 2007
William Archbold (Sacto)
30 out of 57 found this review helpful
I will never buy a valve product again. I bought a legit game from a legit source, and valve just cancelled my account for no reason. They have done this to what I suspect is in the thousands of customers. There is a forum site where many people are screaming mad.
I played the various Orange box games for 1 week, than they basically screwed me over by deactivating a legit account.
If you wanna play a game sold by a crooked company, buy this game.
Superb October 14, 2007
C. Champion
29 out of 40 found this review helpful
Excellent price for 5 triple-A quality games. Lives up to the hype.
...and if you already own HL2 and episode1, Valve (through Steam) lets you transfer those licenses to a friend.
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