GamingModerate Comfort

Half-Life: Alyx

by Valve

4.9/5(8,900 reviews)

$59.99

SteamVR

About

Valve's return to the Half-Life universe is widely considered the gold standard for VR gaming. Incredible physics interactions, terrifying combat, and a gripping story make this a system seller.

Why Play

If you own a PC VR headset and haven't played this, you're missing the single most important game in VR history. The physics, storytelling, and atmosphere set a bar nothing else has touched.

VR Eddie Rating

Legendary

Based on Steam Reviews, Reddit, Metacritic, YouTube sentiment

Steam Reviews

98/100 (82K reviews)➡️

96/100 (15K+ posts)➡️

Metacritic

93/100 (53 critic reviews)➡️

YouTube

97/100 (Millions of views)➡️

✓ Pros

• Best-in-class physics and interaction
• Masterful storytelling
• Stunning atmosphere
• 12+ hours of content

✗ Cons

• PC VR only — no standalone
• Requires decent gaming PC
• Can be intense for VR newcomers

Where to Get It

Steam Store Amazon

Quick Info

Category: Gaming
Price: $59.99
Multiplayer: No
Comfort: Moderate
Developer: Valve
Released: Mar 2020
Platforms: SteamVR

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