Just the Xen part could be its own game and it's absolutely gorgeous and glorious. This is more than just a reskin of HL1; it improves on the original with so much more to the story and gameplay. For example, have you ever wondered why the vortugants are hostile in HL1 but allies in HL2? Here's your answer. Play it.

Just the Xen part could be its own game and it's absolutely gorgeous and glorious. This is more than just a reskin of HL1; it improves on the original with so much more to the story and gameplay. For example, have you ever wondered why the vortugants are hostile in HL1 but allies in HL2? Here's your answer. Play it.