The Half-Life series is, arguably, the best FPS franchise that has ever been made. It takes a lot to even be mentioned in the same group as Halo and Call of Duty, let alone being mentioned as the best. How does Half-Life, a game with no multiplayer (a crucial element in the FPS world), stand at the top of this pile of glory? Two words, Gordon Freeman.
Why is Gordon Freeman such a badass? I’m glad you asked. The answer is simple. Gordon Freeman has no personality. At the same time, he has everyone’s personality. When I play Half-Life I picture him as a quiet confident person. Those are my personality traits as well. Gordon is a blank slate that we can all put ourselves into. We are the ones escaped from Black Mesa, we are the ones who escaped City 17, and the relationship with Alyx seems even authentic than most even though it is just a game. Few people feel that any of the relationships in Halo have any authenticity whatsoever, but the relationships that Gordon forms with Alyx, her father, and even Barney feel true and real. Through these relationships the payers become are tied even further to Gordon. Deep.
Why is Gordon Freeman such a badass? I’m glad you asked. The answer is simple. Gordon Freeman has no personality. At the same time, he has everyone’s personality. When I play Half-Life I picture him as a quiet confident person. Those are my personality traits as well. Gordon is a blank slate that we can all put ourselves into. We are the ones escaped from Black Mesa, we are the ones who escaped City 17, and the relationship with Alyx seems even authentic than most even though it is just a game. Few people feel that any of the relationships in Halo have any authenticity whatsoever, but the relationships that Gordon forms with Alyx, her father, and even Barney feel true and real. Through these relationships the payers become are tied even further to Gordon. Deep.
Sorry about the photo, Halo fans, I thought it was eyecatching
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