Antlion Grubs are also featured in the earlier levels of the game, though they do not play a combat role. With the Hunters in particular, due to their resistance to conventional attacks, their deadly close combat moves, and their weakness to thrown objects, the developers hoped to encourage players to interact with the game environment more closely, and try different tactics when battling them. As it was discussed in the commentary of the game, both display new, sophisticated types of A.I.: the Antlion Workers' in their 'standoffish' approach, and the Hunters' intelligent flanking and flushing out maneuvers. In addition to the enemies featured in Half-Life 2 and Episode One, Episode Two introduces the Hunter - a tripodal fast and efficient Synth used by the Combine as a scout, and the Antlion Worker. Hunter attacking Alyx and Gordon in the Half-Life 2: Episode Two Riding Shotgun chapter.
Episode Two has more puzzles than Episode One, including the biggest physical puzzle yet in the series-a damaged unstable bridge. However, the game retains its original linear style until the final battle. One of the focal points of Episode Two was meant to be increased use of vehicles in open areas. Episode Two is also longer than Episode One, at approximately two thirds the length of Half-Life 2. The Muscle Car chapters are very reminiscent of the Highway 17 Chapter of Half-Life 2.
Half-Life 2: Episode Two generally concentrates on more expansive locales as compared to the claustrophobic Episode One, particularly in its latter chapters, although it ends similarly to Episode One with a pitched battle in a fixed environment. Main article: Half-Life 2: Episode Two storylineĬontinuing the plot of Half-Life 2 and Episode One, Episode Two consists of seven chapters telling the story of Gordon Freeman and Alyx Vance's journey to a large Resistance base called White Forest.
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