Introduction

Half-Life 2 is finally here and it is everything you have hoped and dreamed for.

Gordon Freeman has returned. Strap on your HEV suit and grab a crowbar, its time to dole out some pain to the alien force known only as The Combine. The world of Half-Life 2 is incredibly lifelike, including realistic physics and super intelligent enemies. The game isn't just about shooting the bad guy, there are puzzles, vehicles, and hidden items crammed into 14 levels of combat.

Our guide keeps you alive and kicking with:

• Basics: Learn how to navigate the world and use every item in the environment to your advantage.
  
• Weapons: We detail the best uses for every weapon including the multifaceted gravity gun.
  
• Enemies: From headcrabs to gunships we'll show you the best method for killing everything in sight.
  
• Walkthrough: In part our full walkthrough we take you from the alleys of City 17 to the very heart of Combine activity. Each section contains strategies for quickly dispatching everything that stands in your way.
  
• Secrets: The walkthrough includes hidden lambda locations and our secrets section has a cheat list for all of the cheating cheaters. 

Guide by: Dave "Half-Dead" Clayman

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