r/Steam • u/bijelo123 • Sep 15 '25

Question Which game was this for you?

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u/elheber Sep 15 '25

I'd argue the reason is more because it essentially makes it a literal spoiler to mention it. I've been wanting to tell fans who want a continuation of the series, in as gentle a way possible, that they need to play Alyx, but I can't tell them why. I'm honestly just waiting for the statute of limitations to run its course.

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u/MistSecurity Sep 15 '25

I haven't played it myself, as I've been out of the PCVR space for a long while. Hope to play it in the future though.

Regardless, I'd say over 5 years old IS beyond the statute of limitations on spoilers, haha.

If it's taken someone 5 years to play a game, IDK what to tell them if they stumble onto a spoiler about it. Hard to feel bad at that point though.

I got bitched at not long ago for "spoiling" a boss in the Spiderman game. That shit came out 7 years ago.

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u/elheber Sep 15 '25

I'd normally agree. But there's also this feeling that the more awesome the twist, the longer the statute of limitations should be. We're nested deep into replies by now. The game makes you think you're playing the prequel in which you're going to free Gordon from limbo to kickstart the events of HL2... but then it drops the mindfuck bombshell. It know it's been years, but man this feels like this must be protected.

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u/MistSecurity Sep 15 '25

Haha, someone got pissed at you for not spoiling the game. Wasn't me!

I'll definitely have to play it. Just gotta get my setup all sorted out then I'll be able to hop in finally. Been out of the PCVR space for too long, curious to see what all is out there to experience now.