Smooth Steam connectivity lets you team up with PC players.
Awesome single player mode with challenging puzzles
A fantastic script
Optional commentary and lots of hidden secrets. Equally awesome multiplayer mode that can be enjoyed off or online. Valve is promising free DLC in the future. PS3 copy comes with a free Windows/Mac copy of the game. Clear and crisp visuals. Great use of sound effects and the ending songs are awesome.
The editors didn't like
Some things changed without reason from original
Feels too ‘game like' compared to the original
Loading screens are a bit too frequent
No Half-Life Easter eggs this time.
Frequent load times
No challenge maps or leaderboards to inspire competitive play.
Split-screen multiplayer can be a bit cramped. A microphone is practically required for some of the puzzles in the multiplayer mode. You can easily clear the single player mode in two days
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