After some thought, I realized what I love most about Half Life: how much the game absolutely hates you.

"We'll have you back in your lab coat in no time, Gordon" - Eli. Yeah I never even got to see my lab coat.

"You can't go down there, its poisonous!" - Vortigaunt (basically). Oh wait, SHE can't but GORDON sure can! Have at it! Jerks...

"That's probably not a problem. Probably" - The now-deceased scientist. Well that says it all. We're !#!@ed.

"Now about that beer I owe you" - Barney. Notice he doesn't mention there actually being a beer, he's just discussing it. Then the Combine convienently interrupt. I better get my beer by Episode 3 or so help me... oh and speaking of beer...

"I'll buy you a beer later" - Barney. Yeah, I'm totally not getting that beer am I?

"We don't to Ravenholm anymore..." - Alyx. God damnit, I guess "we" didn't include "me".

"Expect unforseen consequences" - GMan. Oh no. No. NOOOO. GAME OVER MAN

"Work for me or die" - GMan. I get the feeling that there's really gonna be no difference between the two choices...

"In seven hours, the Combine took over the earth" - Umm... Eli I think. What? Seven hours? Dude, in seven hours I conquered an alien invasion and defeated some of the best military forces in the world. Did I mention my lack of combat training and my weapon of choice, the crowbar? Yeah so these Combine... how's about you guys leave me alone for once?

Isn't it great? Its true, Valve hates the player. You don't get your beer. You just get a crowbar.

Feel free to mention your own "Valve hates the player" moments. I know I forgot some.