The Orange Box

"If you already played this on PC then great. There's nothing new to explore. But if you somehow missed this monumental achievement in gaming, you just won the lottery."

The Orange Box is one of the greatest values in gaming history, because it's jam-packed with a variety of world-class content.

There's no argument that The Orange Box is one of 2007's best values, and that the quality of the experiences trumps the quantity of games. It's important to point out that the PS3 version is the worst of the three versions available on the market. But in spite of the myriad technical flaws that drag down this port, Valve's source material is too rich to pass up if the PS3 is the only way that you'll be able to experience it. In spite of framerate drops, inconsistent online multiplayer, and other serious issues that weigh it down, there's little doubt that the five games in this package exude Valve's attention to detail and show off the developer's talent for making great titles.

All five games in The Orange Box are awesome, and even though we had problems here and there with some of the control choices, the experience of playing Half-Life 2 games should not be missed. Valve should be counted among the few that simply know how to tell a good story. However, the PS3 version is without a doubt inferior, so think carefully before investing the money (if you only own a PS3). The choice is yours, Mr. Freeman.