The Orange Box

The Orange Box

Reviewed by snip3d on September 29, 2008  |  report this review

The Orange Box is one heck of a deal, since it is packed with 5 games that are simply outstanding. This game is valued at $29.99 at most retailers, but it is worth SO much more. The Orange Box includes the following: Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episodes One and Two, Portal, and Team Fortress 2.

Half-Life 2 is an innovative FPS with an immersive physics engine (Source) that Valve built from the ground up. The storyline is amazing and has tons of replay value.

Portal is a unique "puzzle FPS" in which you complete puzzles with a portal gun. The idea of it is simply outstanding and very addicting. Imagine, shooting a portal above you and underneath you to create an infinite drop at high-speeds!

Team Fortress 2 is my favorite out the the bundle, because of its replay value and fun online gameplay. You get to clash against opposing teams with a variety of classes which consist of: Medics, Heavies, Pyros, Demomen, Spies, Soldiers, Engineers, and Scouts. All of these classes pertain to different playstyles and thus is fun for just about anyone to get into.

5/5

Hidden Vortigaunt Cave

In Half-Life 2, chapter Water Hazard, find a sewer tunnel about 5 feet off the ground with a open gate. Back up the air boat with the fan facing the wall. Make sure you have full health or close to it. Now jump onto the air boat and squeeze through the gate. Turn on the flash light and lookout for the hazardous water. Get into run mode and run through the water. Far into the tunnel on the left is a secret vortigaunt cave which unlocks the achievement Vorticough.