Half Life Alyx was my first Half Life game 

"I'm excited for what comes next" So this IS your first Valve game...

"Why do they give me health?" Health machine proceeds to juice the maggot buddy. "My poor boy!"

"How did Valve make my apartment vibrate" It just works

fun fact, the beer in the beer bottles is actually a shader illusion! It was a quarantine project of just ONE of the devs.

“He gives me health? That’s adorable” oh buddy, that’s just not how life works hahaha

fun fact: the bottles dont actually have anything inside of them. one of the developers just made (i think it was post launch) a super convincing shader for the bottles so it looks as if they had liquids inside of them

The fact that you slowly reloaded your gun after falling over and killing an enemy is so in character for the tone of Half Life. It's like, "Yeah, just got done killing someone, give me a minute to reload while I'm face down on the ground." I love it.

I'm shocked that you didn't end up talking about the whole "Jeff" scene

I see habie, I click, simple.

They didn't add a full body on purpose, the more realistic you make a game, the more the unrealistic stuff sticks out.

"oh he gives me health, why does he give me health?" Maggot friend is turned into soup Habie: just stares at it for a few seconds "oh no"

People generally don't want Alyx to be the first game just for MASSIVE spoiler reasons. Other than that, totally agree. Especially your point about boneworks. Alyx was intended to be people's introduction to VR. Valve succeeded splendidly with that. How ever, I wish they pushed it just a bit further. It makes me enjoy boneworks a lot more than alyx for the gameplay alone. Also, I hope you have caught up on the other Half-Life games since this video LOL

Good.... Now play the rest of the games.

This is unrelated but I fell down the stairs.

3:22 While this is true, I feel like in most of my time with Alyx, I just naturally moved around obstacles like one would expect anyways. I imagine Valve realized that, and also decided having full arm collision ended up hurting the experience more than helping it- imagine being in a shoot out but then not being able to throw a grenade because your virtual elbow that you cant control catches on a brick.

and the fact that you have to cover your mouth IRL so Jeff doesnt hear you, and that wit hthe valve knuckle controllers it feels like the needles are going into you when you get health, this game was one of the best experiences i have ever had.

When the maggot dies Habie: *Look how they massacred my boy*

When u realize that THE ALYX VANCE didn't eat her sustenance Edit: How and why do i have so many likes

the part where someone sees how the health dispensers work for the first time is my favorite part of a half life alyx playthrough

I gotta say, a friend linked me the video and I didn't sit down planning to watch it all but your calm voice, chill music, and nice visuals was fantastic. I definitely got some good nose exhales in, and the ending was so holesome and just real :) thank you

as a half life fan, you finally playing HL: A rights all your wrongs to me

Obviously I don't watch your videos because I agree with them, but man I cannot disagree more about having a body in VR. Since there is no actual full body tracking having a body that doesn't match my actual body takes me out of vr so much more than having floating hands. Editing to say, obviously this is not a dig on the video. Top notch as always 👌

I found your videos one day and now I cannot stop watching them all! I love watching you post new videos! Thank you for the great entertainment.

Unless you have full body tracking, having a body outline when you look down is difficult. In Pavlov there's specific pouches you have to grab things from and when your body is further back from the outline in VR it's then difficult and breaks the immersion

''i haven't played 'half life' until 2021'' ok, up is not jump Well i guess that was 2020

Damn, I didn't think I was that fast. Your probably gonna see this, so thanks for making great videos man. Your gonna go far.

You have a good sense of humour. I loved the "That's adorable" part. Genuinely entertaining!

currently binging all of your videos cuz they're that good, love the content man

when your early and see how many people saw the vid and see how many people commented noice

My friend, thank you for these videos. They are the highlight of my day, and rewatch a lot of them before I go to sleep. Your content is high quality, your humour is brilliant, and your editing and music choice are incredible. You never fail to put a smile on my face, and for that, I thank you.

Your videos always give me exhales. I hope that provides you with serotonin.

Your reaction to the antlion grub getting crushed was priceless. On a serious note, I've grown up on the Half-Life games which are and always will be my favorite fictional series of any medium, to the extent that they are my number 1 inspiration for my own creative drive as an aspiring author. So after 10 years of no new Half-Life games after such an infamous cliff hanger, it took a bit of a toll on my mental state and creative drive. I started accepting that I would never see a continuation of the series that grew up watching my dad and brother play before finally playing it myself. Then I saw the trailer for Half-Life Alyx and I had to do everything in my power to not become a bumbling mess of joyful tears while at work. Fast forward a few months, and I'm sitting on the floor of my bedroom with an Index strapped to my face, half laughing, half crying because I finally played a new Half-Life game and GOD DAMN WAS IT THE BEST GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED. As a life long Half-Life fanatic, HLA is beyond special to me. It re-vitalized a part of me that was damn near dead after 13 years of waiting for a new Half-Life game, without any official acknowledgement that one was indeed coming.

Its sad how he keeps telling us to love ourselves but he is always calling himself a smooth brain

I think HLA is an incredible first half-life experience. It's one of the most impressive games I've ever played

YT threw your content up randomly and just wanna say, you're hilarious man, love your stuff. Subtle and dry humor, super entertaining reviews!

I love your videos cause you go into the details and little nuances when you describe the games you make videos on. I absolutely love it. Your style is definitely is magical. And I'll always be here when you upload anything. :)

wait wtf didnt this guy have 2k subs a few weeks ago

"Why do the bottles have beer in them?!" It was a shader artist's lockdown project. True story!

You channel started popping up in my feed out of nowhere and I kept ignoring it, but now I am so glad I clicked on a video. Your content is great keep up the good work

Has to be one of the better (late) Half Life ALYX Reviews I've seen. Make me want to play it again. 😅

half life is pretty cool

This was also my first half life game. Fucking loved every second of it.

RU-vid put you in my recommended and I do enjoy this content, keep up the great work!

I know a found you from a reccomended video on my home page, but I've honestly gone through so much of your VR content that I dont even remember what video made me subscribe anymore

3:37 I don't know how to explain but i can literally feel this entire scene

You need to Play the walking Dead Saints & Sinners

Honestly your reviews are easily the best at showing how a game feels. Look forward to every one

Love the channel dude. So chill. No guy screaming at the camera begging for subs. No stupid quick cuts. This is why I love YT!

I much prefer the floaty hands over the arms, until full body tracking maybe

Can't wait for him to him 100k

You are so genuine, kind and enjoyable. Love your content keep up the great work!

Gunna comment for the algorithm ;) Even if you're learning games and youtube it's so obvious that your honest and genuine really makes for some great smooth brain content

“Yeah, so I was a little late to the party on Half-Life: Alyx” When was the last party you were on time to?

"Eww it's in my wrist!, I don't want it there!" ...Has two in the next shot, lmao.

I found your channel yesterday and I'm loving your content man. Keep it up bro🤙

5/29/22 never seen any of your videos, finished enjoying this one and noticed that you've blown 100k out of the water congrats dude

Image if there was an easter egg that the valve guy at 7:15 randomly turned around one time

there are 2 kinda of people. those who really enjoyed half life alyx, and those who haven't played it yet

I found your channel yesterday and have already binge-watched like 10 video's. You're funny man :)

I really appreciate how you end your videos. They hit me so hard after the last couple of weeks. Thank you.

I watched in 2x speed and yes youtube is still flooding my recommended with this.

When I left a comment on waiting for 100k, my man had 7k subscribers. I thought he could get there by the end of the year! But no, he had to go and get 70k in two freaking months! But anyway, love ya Habie, hope to see you in VR sometime.

35 hockey pucks = laser pointer is the reason I subscribed, easily my favorite joke you've made!

Very well put together video! The music, naration, everything.. perfect!

3:44 look it’s max pain!

5:06 forget haptic feedback, we have haptic buildings now

I'm so glad you've come into the series! I've been playing since 2001. I'm glad they made an installment that not only holds up the lore, but holds up a series we'd almost lost hope in. Have fun! Don't worry about which door you come in...as long as you don't foray into Silent Hill through the Homecoming door...or the downpour door. wrong doors.

Bro u are legit the funniest vr youtube and one of my fav youtubers period.

"Half-Life: Alyx was my first Half Life game" -the first minute of the game literally spoils half life 2 episodes

i want to know who disliked, i promise i’m not going to hurt them. i just wanna say hi..

Literally the best content ive seen in a long time. Keep it up bro, Ive been watchin for like a month and I cant get enough.

I gotta say, your high quality and fun videos (especially the VR ones) are the content that the gaming RU-vid community was sorely lacking in

Yoooooo, "no views" gang!

I love your child-like delight with the little details in a game. It's truly infectious. I remember way back when, playing Half-Life and the first time I was grabbed by a barnacle (the ceiling pimple you called it). It scared the crap out of me and I couldn't figure out why I was rising up into the air! Good times.

You're a pleasant surprise ^^ you won another follow with your last 3 videos ^^ I kinda like the mood and the way you present your ingame experience, I'm gonna dig more in your channel ^^

I really like how you took Leadhead’s style and made it your own. I honestly thought this was a lead head video for a second, but the wording, delivery, and interjection of in game audio and commentary were different enough to make a difference. I really enjoy it. Good work!

Your content is fantastic! I don't have vr (yet) but I love watching the technology grow and seeing your experiences with it are incredible. It doesn't hurt that you are incredibly entertaining. Keep doing what you're doing.

It's so relaxing to watch your videos Damn you are good! give the man a medal!

Wooooo finally and I am so glad you had a sick intro to the series!!! What a game to be your first half life!

Love the content!! Honestly you are one of my favorite youtubers right now, keep that content coming! It makes my monkey brain happy.

You got 3 nose exhales and a subscriber! New to vr and dude its is so much cooler than I imagined

My god how much this channel has grown, I started watching your vids when you had under 10k subs and just noticed youre nearly at 140k. You've slowly become of my most regular watched channels and i'm glad to be on this journey with you. Keep up the good work man love your vids

Just met your channel and MAN, you're such a nice and funny guy

Ok dude! Your making videos every week with the best quality ever! I love your videos but take a break if you need it. YOU DESERVE IT!!!

when i found your channel it had only 1000 subs. great to see that you are getting the recognition you deserve.

Just found your channel today. With the tight editing, the smooth VO, and your sharp yet whimsical humour - I feel like your content could have come out of somewhere like Polygon. Great job man.

Easily some of the best VR content i've seen in a hot minute, PLEASE keep it up my mans. Much love from the UK!

The algorithm has been super kind to you, you only had like 1K subs about a month or so ago. I'm glad you grew so fast because your videos are really well made and are calming.

I love living vicariously through you playing all the vr games I wish I could play

Please keep uploading your content is so good

great video, I'm on my first play-through right now! Also congrats on hitting 100k subscribers!!!!!

Another great video, insane knowing I was here before 10k and now your set to hit 100k within the next month or two. As I always say, keep having fun with youtube, and don’t feel obligated to make videos all of the time if you are feeling burnt out. Anyways, thanks again for the great content, and hope you are enjoying the growth!

This man popped up in my recommended yesterday, and I'm already subscribed B)

Its nice to see that the game i grew up loving even gets love from a fresh perspective thanks for this vid man!!

Hey man your vids are really cool keep going I really enjoyed it my introduction to you was the terraria vid I like that game way to much so it was cool to see someone who has never played it before play it and explore what it has to offer so please play more of it you gotta beat the wall of flesh and get to hard mode it’s so much fun

you really are one of those youtubers where I genuinely hope you get really successful by doing this, I love your content man. keep this shit up

One of the very few youtubers who really only seem liek you play games and upload for fun, and reminds their audience to love themselves. It sounds minor, but it makes you even more genuine. Thank you. road to 1M subs.

This is the first video I have ever watched on your channel, and so far. I love it! You sir just earned a sub. Keep up the great work.

Subbed good content watching you feels like I'm watching general sam

I was here to see this man before hew blew up Love your videos man