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Now, Alyx<\/em> is quite a unique game and experience. For starters, when it came out in 2020<\/a>, it was the first time Valve returned to the world of Half-Life<\/em> (the 26-year-old series that put it on the map) since 2007. It\u2019s a prequel to Half-Life 2<\/em>, starring supporting-character-turned-protagonist Alyx Vance. And, notably, you take control of her through her own eyes since Half-Life: Alyx<\/em> is solely designed around VR and requires you to own a compatible headset<\/a>. Much like previous Half-Life<\/em> installments, it\u2019s received near-universal praise<\/a> for its excellent gameplay and exquisite setting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n It really is an absolute must-buy and must-play if you own a VR headset and have the means, as Valve really put thought and care into how you explore this world in virtual reality (no, it\u2019s not a glorified tech demo only for Valve to boost Index<\/a> headset sales). Also, for any of you PlayStation VR2<\/a> headset owners looking forward to Sony\u2019s PC adapter that\u2019s due out August 7th<\/a>, you might want to pocket Half-Life: Alyx<\/em> at this excellent price for safekeeping until then. The game is used as the poster child for the PSVR 2 adapter for a reason, and it only gets this cheap a few times a year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n