Why did you buy Half-Life 2?

[MFazio23]

I'm doing research for a paper for my English class, and I wanted to know the reason that people bought Half-Life 2. I know most would say for the whole package, but what part in particular was the most appealing?

1. Single player
2. CS:Source
3. Graphics/Physics
4. Playing user-made mods (Including maps and gametypes)
5. Creating mods (The above plus skins, models, etc)

and also, did the knowledge that user-made modifications were inevitable impact your decision to purchase the game?

 

[Ownzed]

ALL OF THEM BUT #5!

 

[Styloid]

Single player was main thing for me. Mods were the second biggest factor since I'd like to try out modding myself and then user-made mods how many 'amateur' mods nowadays are so high quality.

 

[Milkman]

I wish I could write reports on computer games for MY english class...

Oh yeah and all of the options except #2.

 

[Asus]

Single player.

 

[Homer]

I thought I was buying a radioactive isotope that would decay rapidly :-(.

 

[nutcrackr]

#1 mostly

 

[Ghil]

it's probably because I was a fan of the first, and the fact that it was a promising game, with some great graphics and story =)

 

[destrukt]

buying games turns me on.

 

[Grumpy]

Mods, but since the age of two I have loved to smash things with crow bars, so I had to get it

 

[satch919]

1. Single player
2. Graphics/Physics
3. Mods

 

[boy*N.F.i*]

I didn't want to buy HL2, I was coerced into buying it in return for my family...

 

[KiMcH33]

single player, mods, gx/px, cs source

 

[onehunglo]

Everyone else did, so I decided to hop aboard the band wagon..

 

[dru]

physics

 

[SupaKoopa]

i think a better question would be, "Why would anyone NOT buy Half-Life 2?"

 

[rum]

:bounce: I Like To Drink Alot Of Beer So......what Else Do U Do While Drinking???? Play Hl,hl2!!!!! :cheers:

 

[Narcolepsy]

Singleplayer, with mods being the icing on the cake.

 

[Someone]

1. Single player-The main reason
2. CS:Source-not at all
3. Graphics/Physics-adds to the game, but I would have bought it even if these were average.
4. Playing user-made mods (Including maps and gametypes)-not a huge reason, but am looking forward to seeing what people will do.
5. Creating mods (The above plus skins, models, etc)-Had nothing to do with me buying it. But will play around with stuff and if I get a good grasp of how to do things I may give it a serious whirl.

 

[disruptioN_]

Single player. Even though they cut out a lot of the things I was looking forward to, they still managed to make a really great game.

 

[HumanoidTyphoon]

The first one was great and I know the second one was going to be another smash hit.

 

[henrym]

Single player
Playing user-made mods
Creating mods
CS:Source
Graphics/Physics

In that order.

...and also, did the knowledge that user-made modifications were inevitable impact your decision to purchase the game?

No.

 

[basisti]

Day of Defeat

 

[Feath]

Single player. It's the only reason I buy any game ever.

Any future mods didn't have an impact on my decision.

 

[kenyo]

1-4 but if i have to pick one as fav i'd say 3

 

[Eon Blue]

Because I thought it'd be pretty cool.

 

[Rafa 5.0]

1. Single Player
2. CS:S
3. Mods

 

[DrunkPanda]

the most apppealing part was that i got it for free :cheers:. second most appealing is user made mods

 

[johnnypoopoopant]

all and deathmatch

 

[Mechagodzilla]

All of those except #2.

 

[(Fragger)]

I needed a coaster.

 

[Calgar]

single player!!!!!

I love the HL story

 

[MFazio23]

Thanks for the input
More people are welcome to add their thoughts, I want all the opinions I can get.

 

[TrevorGrigg]

the mods.

 

[cjborton]

All except mod making.

 

[Patmosboy]

to me single player and the promising graphics & fysics were the most important reason. First I didn't want to buy it all, 'cause it costs € 50 or more in Dutch stores. That I find a bit expensive. Second, it is so addictive...Thinking about playin' all day at work.
BTW the scares in the game r so realistic, I fall of my chair on a regular bases. I allready experienced that in Half Life and Opposing Force, and I liked it...

 

[DrkBlueXG]

The Singleplayer and the almighty Team Fortress 2 when it gets released.

 

[Asuka]

Honestly i cant decide, so all.

 

[Bobcat]

Singleplayer.
Graphics/Physics.
Usermade mods.

 

[Latin_Jones]

I bought it for the physics implementation and the mod support. 1 year from now, some of the best mods out there will be really starting to bloom. A good deal of them will hopefully mature into really great games.