the orange box, worth it or not? - Blu-ray Forum

saprano · 03-08-2008, 03:24 AM

Im looking for a new game to buy,and i was thinking about getting this game. but then i rememberd the review's and people saying it not as good as the 360 version, and the framerate is horrible. can someone who has the game tell me if its still a good game, and how bad exactly is the framerate problem? im getting bored of playing call of duty4, and need a new gaming fix.

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-08-2008, 03:30 AM

Yes, worth it! The only game I like is Portal.

jq71586 · 03-08-2008, 03:34 AM

The framerate problems are really only in Episode 2 of Half Life 2. The rest of it is fine. Definitely worth it.

MartinMan · 03-08-2008, 03:41 AM

I have the Orange Box and it's a fantastic value for your money and the framerate issues aren't as horrible as some would say

savage1984 · 03-08-2008, 03:43 AM

interesting. I would have bought the game but was hesitant because of the bad port. Plus there are so many games coming out this year. I think i'm gonna save my money.

turboedguy · 03-08-2008, 03:57 AM

Absolutely.

GLaDOS · 07-15-2009, 01:58 AM

I'm planning to get The Orange Box this Friday, and I've been hearing about its poor reception compared to its 360 and PC counterparts. Nevertheless, my friend has the game, and strongly recommends me to buy it.

So, it's been about 2 years since it's release, and since I found a new one at my local GameStop for $20, I want to hear from you guys whether I should buy this or not. Should I?

SleeperAgent · 07-15-2009, 02:00 AM

Portal alone is worth $20. You won't find many online players for Team Fortress 2, but there may be a few games around. Half Life 2 is pretty good as well.

GLaDOS · 07-15-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSoviet

Portal alone is worth $20. You won't find many online players for Team Fortress 2, but there may be a few games around. Half Life 2 is pretty good as well.

I've got the demo at my PC; it's pretty good as far as I could tell, but I don't know if Portal is good, because I've heard it's really hard.

SleeperAgent · 07-15-2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kotsedriver

I've got the demo at my PC; it's pretty good as far as I could tell, but I don't know if Portal is good, because I've heard it's really hard.

There are some quite challenging puzzles, but I ran through it my first time in under 6 hours. You just have to think a lot.

GLaDOS · 07-15-2009, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSoviet

There are some quite challenging puzzles, but I ran through it my first time in under 6 hours. You just have to think a lot.

I'll try.

nbxfan · 07-17-2009, 02:22 AM

I played thru all of them and, know I'm in the minority but Half Life was just ok. The additional chapters were better. Portal alone is worth it and, Team Fortress 2 was fun for a couple of days but, I didn't find the need to continue playing as there really wasn't much to it.

BillCable · 08-01-2009, 02:55 AM

Just finished Episode 2. Fantastic stuff! I had no idea the episodes were part of a trilogy, or that the third was due within the year. I figured everything on The Orange Box was all there was to HL2. Episode 3 really gives me something to look forward to. Can't wait to see Alex in next-gen!!

GLaDOS · 08-01-2009, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BillCable

Just finished Episode 2. Fantastic stuff! I had no idea the episodes were part of a trilogy, or that the third was due within the year. I figured everything on The Orange Box was all there was to HL2. Episode 3 really gives me something to look forward to. Can't wait to see Alex in next-gen!!

Trying to complete Episode 2; I gotta tell ya, I'm still having good times with the Half-Life 2 series! Episode 2's becoming my favorite so far, but nothing beats the original.

Now, where's that patch from EA? I need trophies, rumble, and a whole lotta fixing on this game. Otherwise.....

Pondosinatra · 08-31-2009, 05:24 PM

I just finished playing Portal (I won HL2 like 2 years ago but didn't get around to playing this one til now) - what a great game!

It totally kept me entertained and the puzzles while challenging never became frustratingly difficult.

I see there was a demo on Source called 'Portal: Who wants a slice?' or something similar. Does anyone know if a sequel is in the works???

Chiyo_chichi · 08-31-2009, 05:50 PM

Portal 2 was confirmed but its still very early on.

Its supposed to be pretty different. Chell (your character) is not involved, nor Glados from what was said.

GLaDOS · 08-31-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pondosinatra

I see there was a demo on Source called 'Portal: Who wants a slice?' or something similar. Does anyone know if a sequel is in the works???

Portal: First Slice. Available via Steam for free.

Pondosinatra · 08-31-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kotsedriver

Portal: First Slice. Available via Steam for free.

But it says it's a Demo - which implies it's not a finished product and that a full release is in the works - hence my original question.

Grim Reaper · 08-31-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by saprano

Im looking for a new game to buy,and i was thinking about getting this game. but then i rememberd the review's and people saying it not as good as the 360 version, and the framerate is horrible. can someone who has the game tell me if its still a good game, and how bad exactly is the framerate problem? im getting bored of playing call of duty4, and need a new gaming fix.

i personally dont think its worth buying. since, EA Canada ported it. and, it was a terrible port.

03-08-2008, 03:24 AM	#1
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	the orange box, worth it or not? Im looking for a new game to buy,and i was thinking about getting this game. but then i rememberd the review's and people saying it not as good as the 360 version, and the framerate is horrible. can someone who has the game tell me if its still a good game, and how bad exactly is the framerate problem? im getting bored of playing call of duty4, and need a new gaming fix. Last edited by saprano; 07-15-2009 at 06:06 PM.

07-15-2009, 01:58 AM	#7
GLaDOS Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Fujiwara Tofu Shop 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 5	The Orange Box: Any Ideas? I'm planning to get The Orange Box this Friday, and I've been hearing about its poor reception compared to its 360 and PC counterparts. Nevertheless, my friend has the game, and strongly recommends me to buy it. So, it's been about 2 years since it's release, and since I found a new one at my local GameStop for $20, I want to hear from you guys whether I should buy this or not. Should I?

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03-08-2008, 03:30 AM	#2
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	Yes, worth it! The only game I like is Portal.

03-08-2008, 03:34 AM	#3
jq71586 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fall River, MA Blu-ray collection:55 Trading Score:29	The framerate problems are really only in Episode 2 of Half Life 2. The rest of it is fine. Definitely worth it.

03-08-2008, 03:41 AM	#4
MartinMan Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:FL 4K collection:69 Blu-ray collection:375	I have the Orange Box and it's a fantastic value for your money and the framerate issues aren't as horrible as some would say

03-08-2008, 03:43 AM	#5
savage1984 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles	interesting. I would have bought the game but was hesitant because of the bad port. Plus there are so many games coming out this year. I think i'm gonna save my money.

03-08-2008, 03:57 AM	#6
turboedguy Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Santa Clarita Ca.	Absolutely.

07-15-2009, 02:00 AM	#8
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	Portal alone is worth $20. You won't find many online players for Team Fortress 2, but there may be a few games around. Half Life 2 is pretty good as well.

07-17-2009, 02:22 AM	#12
nbxfan Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Anaheim, CA Blu-ray collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:15	I played thru all of them and, know I'm in the minority but Half Life was just ok. The additional chapters were better. Portal alone is worth it and, Team Fortress 2 was fun for a couple of days but, I didn't find the need to continue playing as there really wasn't much to it.

08-01-2009, 02:55 AM	#13
BillCable Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Just finished Episode 2. Fantastic stuff! I had no idea the episodes were part of a trilogy, or that the third was due within the year. I figured everything on The Orange Box was all there was to HL2. Episode 3 really gives me something to look forward to. Can't wait to see Alex in next-gen!!

08-31-2009, 05:24 PM	#15
Pondosinatra Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	I just finished playing Portal (I won HL2 like 2 years ago but didn't get around to playing this one til now) - what a great game! It totally kept me entertained and the puzzles while challenging never became frustratingly difficult. I see there was a demo on Source called 'Portal: Who wants a slice?' or something similar. Does anyone know if a sequel is in the works???

08-31-2009, 05:50 PM	#16
Chiyo_chichi Power Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Bayonne, NJ, USA Blu-ray collection:40	Portal 2 was confirmed but its still very early on. Its supposed to be pretty different. Chell (your character) is not involved, nor Glados from what was said.

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