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Mon 21/01/02 at 18:49
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I was toying with whether to get Half Life for a while but when I saw that the PS2 version included, among other things, a bot match (according to the Spike2k review) I was convinced.

But oh no, it doesn't include a bot match does it?

IF YOU'RE GOING TO REVIEW A GAME - MAKE SURE YOU'VE ACTUALLY PLAYED IT FIRST. IT'S A BIG HELP.

And if you have played it, make sure to include the facts.

A proper review of Half Life (PS2) will be on the way in the coming weeks.

Rant over.
Tue 22/01/02 at 08:51
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I'll live.
Got it for £24.99 in the sales anyway and I LOVE Half Life.

Perhaps it's a sign that I need some friends rather than bots.....

;)
Mon 21/01/02 at 23:23
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"Touched!"
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sorry about the mistake mate, especially if i got you're hopes up, silly mistake really
Mon 21/01/02 at 23:19
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I couldn't find anything to confirm OR deny botmatches. Deathmatches were constantly mentioned and of course Red Faction & Unreal Tournament included it.

The only place I could find a confirmation was in Spike's review - yes, so perhaps he made a mistake but if you can't really find an answer and someone says 'yes it has' I tend to trust them. Especially on here.

Anyway - let's not blow it out of proportion, it's still a good game.
Mon 21/01/02 at 23:17
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"360: swfcman"
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MR.COATES wrote:
> MR.COATES 1
PRO EVO 1

;)

A draw......Nah......i wanna win so im gonna annoy you some more....... Joking. :D
Mon 21/01/02 at 23:14
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"You Bum!!"
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Well Mr....... if you are not THAT bothered why did you post it then. When you say bot matches I presume you mean deathmatches against the computer....Again I will repeat myself you cant just rely on someones review justlike that. Check some magazines out first, go to some gaming websites or check SR's own review.

I always check numerous sources before I take the plange and buy the game...If you need the botmatches that much, get the PC version. I am sure you will find something there for you....
Mon 21/01/02 at 23:14
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MR.COATES 1
PRO EVO 1

;)
Mon 21/01/02 at 23:09
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"360: swfcman"
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Ha ha, only come on to do 5 mins posting and i have already annoyed someone. He He.

Oh and me get a sence of humour, i have to throw that back at you.
Mon 21/01/02 at 23:06
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Cheers for that Pro Evo.

Spike, not SERIOUSLY angry - it's meant to be lighthearted but still a serious point.

There was one single reason why I was pondering whether to buy it or not - botmatches. The only reason I decided to go for it was seeing that in your review it was supposed to be included.

Basically it means I can't really make use of the multiplayer matches (no friends you see!).

Anyway, point's made, I'm not THAT bothered and Pro Evo get a sense of humour AND my name right. Cheers.
Mon 21/01/02 at 22:55
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"360: swfcman"
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MrMatrix wrote:
> fair do's i forgive you but does Coates?
MM

To be honest who really cares if he does forgive him, Speck is a good poster and has not won 3 GADs just for nothing. He made a little mistake and Mr Cotty took that a little seriously. But whats to do, no need to blow a gasket.....im done.
Mon 21/01/02 at 19:38
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"You Bum!!"
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Take it easy lads. Its not such a major mistake and I dont think there was need to bring it up. I think that you should have read other reviews as well (such as in magazines) before deciding to buy the game. You cant just rely on a review from a user, whoever he is

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