Portal

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90

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  • Summary: Portal is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and offers gamers hours of unique gameplay. The game is designed to change the way players approach, manipulate, andPortal is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and offers gamers hours of unique gameplay. The game is designed to change the way players approach, manipulate, and surmise the possibilities in a given environment; similar to how Half-Life 2's Gravity Gun innovated new ways to leverage an object in any given situation. Players must solve physical puzzles and challenges by opening portals to maneuvering objects, and themselves, through space. [Valve]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. The A.V. Club
    100
    Just as Valve's Half-Life 2 is the moody loner to Halo 3's high-school quarterback, Portal is smarter, cooler, funnier, and more sinister than almost any game this year.
  2. GamerNode
    95
    From beginning to end, it's hard to find something not to like about Portal. Everything from the gameplay to the presentation are top-notch.
  3. PC Gamer UK
    92
    Portal is a magnificent puzzle game. The titillating wrongness of every solution and the wonky thinking required to get there make you feel like a space-folding genius, and yet you'll almost never get stuck.
  4. GameSpot
    90
    With delightfully unique gameplay and fantastically witty writing, Portal is a huge success.
  5. GameDaily
    90
    Skilled players will portal their way through the nineteen levels in just a few hours, but this little puzzle game / tech demo provides plenty of entertainment and makes a great addition to The Orange Box.
  6. Thunderbolt
    90
    One of the most inventive, original, and down right entertaining games you’ll play this year.
  7. AceGamez
    80
    By anyone's reckoning Portal isn't a long game, weighing in at around the three to four hour mark. Those of you who do see this game from start to end though are in for a very special experience.
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  1. Positive: 1,046 out of 1161
  2. Mixed: 78 out of 1161
  3. Negative: 37 out of 1161
  1. MarselI.
    May 18, 2010
    10
    I am here to explain to anyone who dosen't like this game why they're wrong. *The game is short. Damn agreed. *It holds your hand I am here to explain to anyone who dosen't like this game why they're wrong. *The game is short. Damn agreed. *It holds your hand through the entire game Dowload maps, they are fun and provide you with infinite playtime. *The "puzzles" are not really puzzles Agreed, but read above. *the humour is terrible. Are you from this planet man?… Expand
  2. Setro2
    Jul 12, 2013
    10
    An amazing game. I want them to make portal 3 so badly right now!
    I love the game so much I could hate valvve and would still play this game.    An amazing game. I want them to make portal 3 so badly right now!
    I love the game so much I could hate valvve and would still play this game. I love it and always will.    … Expand
  4. AndrewW.
    Nov 3, 2007
    10
    This is probably the best game I have played all year. Whether it be the innovative puzzles you must solve or the hilarious dialog, this game This is probably the best game I have played all year. Whether it be the innovative puzzles you must solve or the hilarious dialog, this game has what it takes to be awesome and replayable for at least the next year.… Expand
  5. felippex
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    I've always heard of Portal but It just never sparked me any interest. Until recently when I found out it was in promotion on Steam and I'veI've always heard of Portal but It just never sparked me any interest. Until recently when I found out it was in promotion on Steam and I've decided to buy it.

    I just finished it and it was the best gaming experience I've ever had.    … Expand
  6. NathanH.
    Apr 12, 2008
    9
    Only reason its not a 10 is because it's short.... MORE PORTAL!!
  7. Mark007w
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    [IT] Ottimo gioco, anche se leggermente corto a mio parere. Il nemico è molto carismatico e diventato iconico e i livelli non sono così[IT] Ottimo gioco, anche se leggermente corto a mio parere. Il nemico è molto carismatico e diventato iconico e i livelli non sono così semplici. Un ottimo titolo ancora oggi, invecchiato molto bene a quasi 15 anni dalla sua uscita. Da giocare assolutamente… Expand
  8. Griper
    Mar 29, 2008
    0
    You have to remember, portal is ONLY a game... it cannot talk and tell you what to do.

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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
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#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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