Reminder: Half Life 2: VR is a great play

I had started Half Life 2: VR a while back but didn't complete it. I revisited it recently and played all the way through, and then Episode 1 and Episode 2. I was reminded how fun they are to play!

HL2 itself is of course a classic so that helps. I had played HL2 a couple times and EP1, but never EP2. The VR implementation leaves nothing to be desired and feels great. I think that the fact that the game *wasn't* originally made for VR is actually an advantage. The action was made for a 2d screen and doesn't pull punches. I turned the movement speed all the way up. Expect to die and reload saves!

The graphics are of course dated, but didn't bother me much. And it plays nice and smooth. You can get texture packs if you want.

Episode 1 is maybe not as great but still good. You play with Alyx alongside you from now until the end if you didn't know. Episode 2 is great and has some amazing parts.

Note, I have good VR legs and some people might find the game to be too much. The driving parts can be a little challenging.

Overall, I spent 34 hours playing and enjoyed all of it.

**Screenshots**

[These are from Episode 2](https://imgur.com/a/lJk7BeX)

**Playtimes**

* Half Life 2: 21 hours * HL2 Episode 1: 6 hours * HL2 Episode 2: 7 hours

**My Settings**

* Highlight Grab-able Objects - On * Difficulty: Normal * Automatically pick up consumables: on * Laser pointer: not enabled * First person vehicle camera - Fixed Horizon * Smooth Locomotion * Turn Mode: Snap 45 degrees * Movement Direction: Head * Movement Speed: 100 * Ladder Mode: Immersive * Weapon Angle Adjust: **-15** * Double tap sprint: **disabled** * Antialiasing: 4x MSAA * Force max level detail * Seated Mode

Now if only someone would make HL2: Deathmatch ....