I think I've just grown tired of the "gunplay" arguments and other such things that we've heard repeatedly. Are the guns in Half-Life kind of lame? With the exception of the crossbow, pulse rifle and maybe the magnum, yes. Does the game sort of drag on in some areas? Definitely! However, I don't know of anyone who loves HL2 to argue the contrary. Nobody is out there proclaiming HL2 to have the best guns in the world or that the enemies have the most realistic reactions or that the AI. Those are not the strengths of the game(s). The strength of the Half-Life series is in the level design, the depth of the story, the immersion, the interaction with characters, the puzzles, the platforming and the idea that you can build an FPS where directions are not explicitly laid out for the player. Hell, the addition of Alyx has been another strong aspect, showing that you can actually have an AI partner that acts and responds intelligently, not to mention also having a worthwhile personality.
So why continue to argue against the game on the basis of elements that fans of the game mostly agree on, anyway? I know that sounds really pathetic, but honestly, maybe the Half-Life series just isn't for you and perhaps you could have read up on it a bit before jumping in? This isn't any sort of elitist attitude, it's just the typical trade-offs in game design decisions that may or may not fit your interests.
framerate on my 360, then on my 4 year old PC?
