Minimum:
: processeur 500 MHz, 96 Mo de RAM, carte vidéo 16 Mo, Windows XP, souris, clavier, connexion Internet Recommandée : processeur 800 MHz, 128 Mo de RAM, carte vidéo 32 Mo ou supérieure, Windows XP, souris, clavier, connexion Internet
Half-Life: Opposing Force has captivated players with its engaging gameplay, as evidenced by 49 positive mentions out of 58, and a strong narrative that has garnered 24 positive mentions out of 30. The game's overall quality is reflected in its overwhelmingly positive Steam review score, with 95% of reviewers recommending the game.
What it's about: Retournez au centre de recherche de Black Mesa en incarnant l'un des spécialistes militaires chargés d'éliminer Gordon Freeman. Découvrez un tout nouvel épisode en mode solo. Faites la connaissance d'aliens plutôt coriaces et essayez des armes inédites.
In-game
« Half-Life community. If you read this review, and probably won't and never will. I have an important message to say. Merry Christmas. <333 »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played3221« this game is PEAK. absolute CINEMA. adrian shepard is a CHAD. please play this game if you like half-life or don't like half-life but wanna give it another chance. you WILL like this game. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1« It definitely peaks in the first half but you can still enjoy the second half if you turn on God mode and start roleplaying as a revived Aztec warrior shanking random black ops soldiers. 9/10 »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1« After finishing, there's a lot more that Opposing Force does better than the original Half Life, but also a lot that isn't so great. Overall, it's still great, and it should be played. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1« it's pretty short, but definitely cool addon to original game. It have some new mechanics, weapon, enemies, and makes you feel resonance cascade event from HECU perspective. Still, movement is nice, storytelling is good, and it's half-life. »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played1« Oubliez Freeman ! Nous coupons nos pertes et nous nous retirons ! Quiconque est resté là-bas est seul, répétez : si vous ne l’étiez pas déjà, vous l’êtes maintenant ! »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Beaucoup trop dr par rapport aux autres half life et blue shift. Aucun heal face a ces gros connards de black ops et ces gros monstre de merde qui lance des éclairs violets »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« couloirs rempli de mobs, rien d'autres »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« j'aimais bien ... je n'aime plus ... lobotomisé ou pas, les charades c'est plus mon truc . »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« de superbe souvenirs, MAIS cette version plante dans un ascenseur et impossible de continuer l'aventure très déçu de pas pouvoir poursuivre ma session de jeu nostalgique et pas de réponses du staff steam, GRR »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« I now understand why we never saw Cpl. Shephard ever again. »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Un bon DLC, à faire pour tout joueur qui apprécie la licence ! Je recommande ! »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
In players' words
« Half-Life community. If you read this review, and probably won't and never will. I have an important message to say. Merry Christmas. <333 »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played3221« Beaucoup trop dr par rapport aux autres half life et blue shift. Aucun heal face a ces gros connards de black ops et ces gros monstre de merde qui lance des éclairs violets »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« this game is PEAK. absolute CINEMA. adrian shepard is a CHAD. please play this game if you like half-life or don't like half-life but wanna give it another chance. you WILL like this game. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1« couloirs rempli de mobs, rien d'autres »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« It definitely peaks in the first half but you can still enjoy the second half if you turn on God mode and start roleplaying as a revived Aztec warrior shanking random black ops soldiers. 9/10 »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1« j'aimais bien ... je n'aime plus ... lobotomisé ou pas, les charades c'est plus mon truc . »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« After finishing, there's a lot more that Opposing Force does better than the original Half Life, but also a lot that isn't so great. Overall, it's still great, and it should be played. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1« de superbe souvenirs, MAIS cette version plante dans un ascenseur et impossible de continuer l'aventure très déçu de pas pouvoir poursuivre ma session de jeu nostalgique et pas de réponses du staff steam, GRR »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« it's pretty short, but definitely cool addon to original game. It have some new mechanics, weapon, enemies, and makes you feel resonance cascade event from HECU perspective. Still, movement is nice, storytelling is good, and it's half-life. »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played1« I now understand why we never saw Cpl. Shephard ever again. »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Oubliez Freeman ! Nous coupons nos pertes et nous nous retirons ! Quiconque est resté là-bas est seul, répétez : si vous ne l’étiez pas déjà, vous l’êtes maintenant ! »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« Un bon DLC, à faire pour tout joueur qui apprécie la licence ! Je recommande ! »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=58
Content / longevity
91 % pos · n=32
Story / writing
80 % pos · n=30
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=6
Graphics / art
50 % pos · n=4
Value for money
100 % pos · n=3
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
58
49
3
6
Content / longevity
32
29
1
2
Story / writing
30
24
3
3
Stability / bugs
6
0
0
6
Graphics / art
4
2
0
2
Value for money
3
3
0
0
Audio / music
2
2
0
0
Performance
1
1
0
0
Interface / UX
1
1
0
0
Multiplayer
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.4 h.
<2h
86 % (n=29)
2-10h
93 % (n=353)
10-25h
98 % (n=95)
>25h
100 % (n=20)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 21, 2012 · All-time low: €0.39 (Jun 25, 2019)
The gameplay is widely praised, with 49 positive mentions out of 58
The story is well-received, with 24 positive mentions out of 30
The game's content is appreciated, with 29 positive mentions out of 32
The price is considered fair, with 3 positive mentions out of 3
Weaknesses
Some players have encountered bugs, with 6 negative mentions out of 6
The game's short length is a point of contention, with 3 mentions of it being 'court'
Who is it for?
Fans of action games and those who enjoy a strong narrative will appreciate Half-Life: Opposing Force, particularly those who have played the original Half-Life and are looking for more of the same engaging gameplay and universe.
Is Half-Life: Opposing Force worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 28,617 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: The gameplay is widely praised. Current price: 4,99€.
Verdict
Overall, Half-Life: Opposing Force is a well-regarded game that has stood the test of time, with a strong focus on gameplay and narrative that will appeal to fans of the series and action games in general. With its overwhelmingly positive review score and numerous positive mentions, it is a worthwhile experience for those looking for a classic FPS game.
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