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• Electronic Arts The Orange Box (Xbox 360)

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  $19.99 - $27.0
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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: shrike424242

  Updated:02-27-08

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  Strengths: Five full titles in one package, including 20 hours of Half-Life 2, a great online game and a intelligent puzzle game

  Weaknesses: None apparent

  Overall Evaluation: The Orange Box has five full games inside of it. The main attraction is Half-Life 2, with the two follow-up episodes containing new content. Half-Life 2 shows its age well, as it still is entertaining to this day. The two episodes carry the story further forward and leave with an amazing cliff-hanger at the end of Episode 2. Portal is a very unique puzzle game that requires the careful use of dimension-shifting portals to work through to the end of each level. Team Fortress 2 is a very diverse online-only multiplayer game that covers different game modes. Overall, it's a fantastic value for all types of gamers.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: ssession

  Updated:02-06-08

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  Strengths: Portal, Portal, Portal!

  Weaknesses: I had already played Half-Life 2 and Episode 1 on the PC.

  Overall Evaluation: This is the best value in gaming right now. Essentially 5 games in one box. Let me start off at the top: Portal. Portal is probably the most innovative and fun game I have played in a really long time. Its funny, frustrating, fun, and mind bending. You really have to think to play it. TF2 is fun, but I really don't play it much. I see my brother online playing it every day though. What can be said about Half-Life 2 that hasn't be reiterated through numerous awards. The same great game brought to the 360. Episode 2 just continues the awesome franchise.I hope they release more levels for Portal in the future.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: monsoonman

  Updated:01-26-08

  Duration of ownership:4 Months

  Strengths: +5 solid titles+valued price+great graphics+great replay ability

  Weaknesses: -portal more like mini-game (too short)-team fortress 2 online only-lame cover art

  Overall Evaluation: The Orange Box is a collection of 5 great titles from Valve. Included in this awesome package are Half Life 2, Half Life Episodes 1 / 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2. Half Life 2 is the same game as the old xbox game but with updated graphics. Despite being somewhat old, Half Life 2 still holds up well. Episodes 1 / 2 continue the game play found in Half Life 2. Portal is a mini game that challenges players in new, fun, and creative ways. Team Fortress 2 is an online only shooter that allows players to assume the role of different classes that each has their own unique abilities. All of these games come in one disc and for the affordable price of a regular 360 game. The only complaint I have with the Orange Box is that the cover art is very bad. Don?t let the covert art fool you, the Orange Box is a great value and a must own for 360 owners.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: mchenoweth16

  Updated:01-07-08

  Duration of ownership:10 Days

  Strengths: Some of the best games around, all in one

  Weaknesses: slightly old game shows a little age as far as graphics go

  Overall Evaluation: Half Life 2 is one of the standards for games and with this package, you can keep enjoying it. The game runs great on the 360 and the new games are well developed. Although the graphics don't use all of the latest tricks, they still look good. The science fiction story is right up there with the best you can find in games. The new puzzle game, even though short, is a blast and the new team fortress shows some style. If you like Half Life 2 or just science fiction, this is definitely a great buy.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: dafunkk12

  Updated:12-31-07

  Duration of ownership:2 Months

  Strengths: 5 games for the price of one, all of them winners

  Weaknesses: Half Life 2 not as good-looking as the other games in the box

  Overall Evaluation: Valve is really spoiling gamers with this set. First off, there's Half-Life 2 and its two current extra episodes. These are top-notch story-centric FPS, and the characters are far from disposable.Next is Portal, which is a truly inventive puzzle game. You'll have to think like MC Escher to solve some crazy puzzles. Please know, though, that there are some reflex-based areas, so it's not entirely slow-paced. The writing is absolutely hilarious, which is just the cherry on top of an already stellar product.Finally, the set include Team Fortress 2, which does a fantastic job of showing the significance of working as a team. Each of the 9 classes is visually and functionally distinct, which adds a whole new dimension to the way you'll play online shooters.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: JDreborn

  Updated:12-28-07

  Duration of ownership:1 Months

  Strengths: 5 great games

  Weaknesses: None

  Overall Evaluation: The Orange Box is a collection of 5 different FPS type games for the XBOX 360. The five games included are: Portal, Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2, and Team Fortress 2. Portal is a puzzle FPS that the player has to get to the exit using portals. Half-Life 2 games let the player play as Gordon Freeman to help the resistance against some nasty humans and aliens. Team Fortress is a multi-player game only and requires XBOX Live subscription. All the games play and run great on the XBOX 360. Biggest flaw is that Portal is extremely easy for being the most original of the bunch. I beat all the puzzles including the advanced ones in under 3 hours. Its that easy. Besides that little flaw I give this collection 5 solid stars. Nothing beats the price.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: psincubus

  Updated:12-17-07

  Duration of ownership:

  Strengths: 5 games in 1. All great games.

  Weaknesses: n/a

  Overall Evaluation: The Orange Box contains 5 games in one: Half Life 2, Half Life 2 Eps 1, Eps 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2. All of which are great. The Half Life games are some of the best single player games I have ever played. They are FPSs revolving around a scientist named Gordon Freeman. Portal, in my opinion, is great, but is overrated by many. It is a FPS puzzle game. Team Fortress 2 is an online multiplayer game where you choose between 9 different types of characters and work as a team to capture your opponent's intel or defend your points, etc. Overall, a must own for any 360 owner.

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  3 Star Review

  Reviewed by: jinyu1

  Updated:12-07-07

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  Strengths: Good value

  Weaknesses: Graphics is a bit dated

  Overall Evaluation: I bought this game because of its value - five games in one box: half life 2, episode 1, episode 2, portal, and team fortress 2. The half life series is a bit boring for me, because I do not like to find ways around or seek for clues. My preference is Gears of War types of game, where things are linear and you don't need to hurt your eyes to look for clues. In addition, the graphics are dated (cannot compare to Gears).As for portal, my wife likes it better, since she is into puzzles. Team fortress 2 is just too cartoonish.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: Rig85

  Updated:11-28-07

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  Strengths: Multiple great gamesHL2 finally on consoles

  Weaknesses: Maybe could've been $5 or $10 cheaper (these aren't "new" games)

  Overall Evaluation: These games have not made their way to consoles, until now. If you are a PC gamer, it is likely that you have played them already. But for the console gamers, this is a great deal. All feature exciting gameplay, and each have their own unique charm.HL2 is just one great FPS series.Portal does things you haven't seen before.TF2 has a very fun multiplayer.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: drtbaumann

  Updated:11-16-07

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  Strengths: Value, Superior Graphics, Solid Gameplay, Multiple Games on one disk

  Weaknesses: None - unless you count the lack of Counter-Strike: Source

  Overall Evaluation: The Orange Box is a tremendous value for the amount of content Valve put on the single disk. Any Team Fortress fan will appreciate the upgrade with its gorgeous graphics and new gameplay types. Highly Recommended!

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Electronic Arts The Orange Box (Xbox 360)

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