Half-Life 2 is a first-person shooter game that lets you free the planet from evil and save humanity. Following its predecessor, in this Microsoft Xbox video game, you play a character named Gordon Freeman whose mission is to free humanity from the clutches of an oppressive empire which is evil personified. Sticking to its roots, Half-Life 2 leaves you with just a crowbar and your strategic mind-set to fend off your opponents. However, you do have an arsenal at your disposal, including submachine guns, shotguns, crossbows, gravity guns and pistols, which fortifies your defence in this Microsoft Xbox video game and aids you in destroying your opponent. This first-person shooter game has a fast-paced and thrilling gameplay.