Half-Life (video game)

Half-Life is a first-person shooter video game released in 1998 by Valve Corporation. Set in a secret research facility, players control Gordon Freeman, a scientist who battles alien creatures and military personnel after a failed experiment opens a portal to another dimension. The game combines action, puzzle-solving, and storytelling, pioneering the use of immersive environments and scripted events. It received critical acclaim for its innovative gameplay, narrative design, and advanced graphics, influencing many subsequent games in the genre and establishing a loyal fan base. Half-Life is considered a landmark title in video game history.