They look nice, I just hope that either:
a) HL2 has much higher res textures
or
b) They will be releasing higher detail CS:S textures for things like the gorund, whihc don't look a whole lot better than the current CS.
The models are top notch...but...
I really cannot imagine what other game besides HL2 would fit the bill.
I mean, I guess Sims 2 as the first was a best selling game, but hardly revolutionary.
I have to agree with you there.
The only time they work is when the AI stays a good distance behind you and follows when you tell it to. The whole, "protect me whilest I sprint around the complex" is pretty lame.