I think CS was never the correct vehicle for the Console market. It is damned hard and requires the reactions of a jedi knight.
I think the key to the success will be convincing those who have invested in the orginal Xbox version of HL2 that it is work doing so again. I think they have done that and TF2 alone for me would be a worth addition to the console fraternity for its fun gameplay alone and them couple that with the two new episodes for HL2 and improved graphics and you have a winner. I have deliberately not mentioned Portal as that really is an unknown and tbh I looks to have a limited appeal but we must wait and see.
I am now debating whether to buy this game again for my 360 having already pre purchased on the PC primarily for the TF2 aspect. I will probably play the single player episodes on the 360 curled up on the sofa. Damned 360 is pullilng at my wallet in all directions though at the moment.
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I think CS was never the correct vehicle for the Console market. It is damned hard and requires the reactions of a jedi knight.
I think the key to the success will be convincing those who have invested in the orginal Xbox version of HL2 that it is work doing so again. I think they have done that and TF2 alone for me would be a worth addition to the console fraternity for its fun gameplay alone and them couple that with the two new episodes for HL2 and improved graphics and you have a winner. I have deliberately not mentioned Portal as that really is an unknown and tbh I looks to have a limited appeal but we must wait and see.
I am now debating whether to buy this game again for my 360 having already pre purchased on the PC primarily for the TF2 aspect. I will probably play the single player episodes on the 360 curled up on the sofa. Damned 360 is pullilng at my wallet in all directions though at the moment.