Half Life Alyx

2. HALF LIFE ALYX

The most immersive game I’ve ever played, by far. The future of gaming, ahead of its time. Sets the bar for all things VR. It’s almost impossible to explain the feeling of how you are completely transported into another three dimensional space, and loose all semblance of your actual environment. Dude don’t step on your dog.

The puzzle sections of the game are fully realized by your hands, and are on par with Valve’s past IP, Portal. The action sequences are gun fights that put laser tag to shame and will have you ducking for cover behind your real life futon. I must have jumped and screamed like a child at the fright of every “head crab,” lurking to suck your soul. A technical marvel.