The Orange Box facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Orange Box |
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| Developer(s) | Valve Corporation |
| Publisher(s) | Valve Corporation |
| Engine | Source |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 OS X Linux |
| Release date(s) |
October 10, 2007
Windows (digital)
Windows, Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 |
| Genre(s) | First-person shooter, puzzle, compilation |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
The Orange Box is a special collection of video games. It was released for computers (Microsoft Windows), the Xbox 360, and the PlayStation 3. This collection brings together five exciting games. Valve Corporation made the computer and Xbox 360 versions. Electronic Arts helped make the PlayStation 3 version.
Contents
What's Inside The Orange Box?
This amazing collection includes five popular games. Three of these games were brand new when The Orange Box came out. The other two were already famous.
Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2 is a science fiction adventure game. You play as Gordon Freeman, a scientist. He has to fight against aliens and a powerful government. The game is known for its cool story and realistic physics. It was first released in 2004.
Half-Life 2: Episode One
This game is a direct follow-up to Half-Life 2. It continues Gordon Freeman's story right after the first game ends. You work with a character named Alyx Vance to escape a dangerous city. It was released in 2006.
Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Episode Two is the second expansion for Half-Life 2. It came out for the first time as part of The Orange Box. In this game, Gordon and Alyx travel through new areas. They face new enemies and try to deliver important information.
Portal
Portal is a very unique puzzle game. You use a special gun to create portals. These portals let you teleport from one place to another. You have to solve tricky puzzles to escape a science lab. This game became a huge surprise hit with players.
Team Fortress 2
Team Fortress 2 is a fun multiplayer game. Players choose from different character classes, like a soldier or a medic. Each class has special abilities. Two teams fight against each other in various game modes. It's known for its cartoon-like graphics and funny characters.
Release Dates
The Orange Box first came out on October 10, 2007, for Windows computers and the Xbox 360 in North America. European players got it a bit later in October 2007. The PlayStation 3 version was released in December 2007.
Why Was It Popular?
The Orange Box was very popular because it offered great value. Players got five high-quality games for the price of one. It also introduced new and exciting games like Portal and Team Fortress 2 to many players. Critics praised the collection for its fun gameplay and innovative ideas.
Images for kids
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Episode Two introduced new rural environments to the Half-Life series.
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Team Fortress 2's graphical style has been well received by critics.
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In-game screenshot of Portal, which became a surprise favorite among players, and later spawned a franchise.
See also
In Spanish: The Orange Box para niños
