Portal

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  1. Polybios
    Dec 1, 2017
    9
    Nice & short, this game's puzzle elements felt carefully designed and were enjoyable till the end. I was curious and finished the game in three sittings though the end seemingly took forever to reach. I would recommend taking breaks between the later levels to get the best out of Portal.
  2. Shafi5557
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    One of the best puzzle game of our times.

    Things start getting fun once you start thinking with portals and basic physics.

    I love how the physics in this game work with portal in a realistic manner.
  3. damaso7
    Jan 6, 2018
    9
    Juego original, en el que la tensión y el humor se mezclan de forma magistral. El único pero es su duración un poco escasa y no se termina de desarrollar una historia que apunta muy alto.
  4. pokemonfanatic
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    I've got to say even though this game is about as old as me the game holds up today it's still absolutely beautiful and hilarious it can be tough at times but you just gotta push through. the portal concept changes the way you think about these puzzles same for the turrets and other hazards also GLADoS's lines are absolutely genius. that said the game IS short but there were bonus levelsI've got to say even though this game is about as old as me the game holds up today it's still absolutely beautiful and hilarious it can be tough at times but you just gotta push through. the portal concept changes the way you think about these puzzles same for the turrets and other hazards also GLADoS's lines are absolutely genius. that said the game IS short but there were bonus levels if the haters would have looked for all of 2 minutes. those people who rate this anything less than an 8 don't know what they're talking about. as GLADoS would say "I'm making a note here, huge success, it's hard to overstate my satisfaction."… Expand
  5. brendo214
    May 22, 2019
    8
    Portal is cool and all, but the puzzles were often a little bit too easy. I just kind of breezed through them.
  6. Nazar228
    Feb 26, 2018
    9
    A cool puzzle game. Only short for me. Valve could do when they wanted. I recommend!
  7. mario_sparrow93
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    El mejor juego de puzzles que podrás jugar. Tanto por sus originales mecánicas como por su desafíante ejecución de las mismas. Una vez te pasas la historia, también tendrás disponibles niveles de desafíos para que te comas bien el tarro de como superarlos con los requisitos que te diga el nivel.

    Conclusión, juega a este JUEGAZO de una vez...si lo haces puede que te dé un trozo de tarta.    El mejor juego de puzzles que podrás jugar. Tanto por sus originales mecánicas como por su desafíante ejecución de las mismas. Una vez te pasas la historia, también tendrás disponibles niveles de desafíos para que te comas bien el tarro de como superarlos con los requisitos que te diga el nivel.

    Conclusión, juega a este JUEGAZO de una vez...si lo haces puede que te dé un trozo de tarta. :)    … Expand
  8. SlimerGaming
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    Damn, the game goes so quick, but that time is GREAT. GLaDOS, that annoying robot thing, actually has a nice voice. Valve, I think we're all wondering, where's Portal 3? I mean, we don't need Half-Life 3 AT ALL. Anyways, ten outta ten. Great gameplay, graphics, and the controls are smooth and some you don't even need so they are simple too. I don't think that it's dated at all, keanex.Damn, the game goes so quick, but that time is GREAT. GLaDOS, that annoying robot thing, actually has a nice voice. Valve, I think we're all wondering, where's Portal 3? I mean, we don't need Half-Life 3 AT ALL. Anyways, ten outta ten. Great gameplay, graphics, and the controls are smooth and some you don't even need so they are simple too. I don't think that it's dated at all, keanex. Maybe it's your computer or console or whatever you played this on. The graphics are good, but I would say they aren't the greatest...

    HISTORY TIME!
    OK. This has... waaaay too much for me to fit into one review, but I'll try.
    This game was originally about a princess, which was you, who had a magic crown or something that was able to make portals on the spot. You found yourself in a cave. This cave had various obstacles through the way and was, to be honest, way too short. Valve decided that this idea wasn't going to work, as there was no way a cave could be super long. They decided that a lab could, however, so they changed the idea to that. They made the basic stuff that they had in the princess game, which I forgot the name of while making this review, and found out, "What will we put for the Portal making thing?" They thought, "Well, we've made all these not shown guns for Half-Life, why don't we use one of them?" They found one that was almost PERFECT for the Portal theme, and kept it. They designed almost forty labs in the making of the very FIRST LEVEL. THE FIRST ONE.    … Expand
  9. PalpetineSheev
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Do I really need to explain why this game is such a masterpiece. The subtle storytelling, the beautiful designs, Glados, the turrets, the portal gun... everything else.
  10. greenbey
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    A+
    One of the best puzzle games of all time.
    Puzzles are creative but not too hard.
    A must play.
  11. Onask
    Oct 18, 2018
    9
    Un soberbio juegazo de la mano de VALVe que revolucionó el género de puzles hace ya más de 10 años.

    Una historia con mucho más trasfondo del que aparenta, unos puzles muy bien diseñados y originales y uno de los mejores villanos jamás vistos harán que se pase el tiempo volado mientras juegas a Portal. El único problema es su duración, cosa que fue solventada en su secuela.    Un soberbio juegazo de la mano de VALVe que revolucionó el género de puzles hace ya más de 10 años.

    Una historia con mucho más trasfondo del que aparenta, unos puzles muy bien diseñados y originales y uno de los mejores villanos jamás vistos harán que se pase el tiempo volado mientras juegas a Portal.

    El único problema es su duración, cosa que fue solventada en su secuela.

    Imprescindible.    … Expand
  12. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  13. sersimovi
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    I can barely describe how deeply immersed I feel everytime I come back to this game. Everything from the world, the ambient sounds, the music, the characters... Everything is so well connected. Completing the puzzles is really satisfiying and the storyline keeps asking you to move forward to continue to know what's next. If you have a computer than can run games and you have never playedI can barely describe how deeply immersed I feel everytime I come back to this game. Everything from the world, the ambient sounds, the music, the characters... Everything is so well connected. Completing the puzzles is really satisfiying and the storyline keeps asking you to move forward to continue to know what's next. If you have a computer than can run games and you have never played Portal, what the heck are you waiting for?… Expand
  14. killer1237
    Oct 24, 2018
    9
    It has interesting puzzles, hilarious dialogue, and unique gameplay mechanics, but lacks a variety of scenery.
  15. kheman1317
    Nov 3, 2018
    9
    This game is simplistic and unique at the same time. Never played such an innovative puzzle game before and although there's not much plot, but what's there is in itself very interesting.
  16. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 10, 2020
    9
    Every single-player Valve game is a masterpiece on its own. The introduction to the Portal world is a fun-sized extraordinary game that I will cherish for ever.
  17. NightGeisha
    Jan 5, 2019
    9
    Portal is a classic, one of Valve's pinacles...
    Even after 11 years (since I'm replaying it on 2018), its fantastic, impressive graphically, for its time.
    For anyone who has never heard of Portal, is a first person futuristic puzzle game. The game is extremely challenging and fun, it could be very fast passed but sometimes you really need to use your brain to sort things out. One of    Portal is a classic, one of Valve's pinacles...
    Even after 11 years (since I'm replaying it on 2018), its fantastic, impressive graphically, for its time.

    For anyone who has never heard of Portal, is a first person futuristic puzzle game. The game is extremely challenging and fun, it could be very fast passed but sometimes you really need to use your brain to sort things out.

    One of my clear recommendations of my Steam account, a "must have" on any Steam collection.    … Expand
  18. SilverOrlov
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    A very interesting puzzle game with a portal system. Very beautiful surroundings and simply excellent comments of artificial intelligence. This game is a masterpiece.
  19. MavenUMP
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    Filmische Mittel in Spielen sind eine sehr einfache Art Geschichten zu erschaffen. Es ist jedoch viel eleganter, wenn auch deutlich schwieriger, allein durch das Gameplay Geschichten erschaffen zu lassen. Wenn man sich jedoch nur mit der Handlung auseinandersetzt, setzt man den Wert dessen herab was ein Spiel erst zu einem Spiel macht.

    (Ab hier sind Spoiler enthalten) Wenn Portal ein    Filmische Mittel in Spielen sind eine sehr einfache Art Geschichten zu erschaffen. Es ist jedoch viel eleganter, wenn auch deutlich schwieriger, allein durch das Gameplay Geschichten erschaffen zu lassen. Wenn man sich jedoch nur mit der Handlung auseinandersetzt, setzt man den Wert dessen herab was ein Spiel erst zu einem Spiel macht.

    (Ab hier sind Spoiler enthalten)

    Wenn Portal ein Film der gleichen Ereignisse des Spiels gewesen wäre, wäre es längst nicht so bedeutsam. Die Art und Weise, wie GLaDOS auf deine Aktionen im Spiel reagiert, hätte nicht die gleiche Wirkung, wenn es von einem Charakter in einem Film ausgeführt würde. Wenn du im letzten Abschnitt Portals gegen die KI kämpfst und jedes Mal, wenn du verschiedene Teile von GLaDOS’ Gehirn in den Verbrennungsofen wirfst, reagiert GLaDOS und verändert ihre Verhaltensweise aufgrund deiner Aktionen. Wäre dies rein mit einer filmischen Zwischensequenz passiert und du hättest anschließend noch ein paar Feinde wie in Call of Duty oder Tomb Raider niedergeballtert, hätte Portal sicherlich nicht die Auswirkungen gehabt die es auf die Spielewelt tatsächlich hatte.
    Aufgrund Portals Interaktivität und der Reaktion darauf wie du die Welt um dich herum beeinflusst, haben wir ein Spiel das für immer in Erinnerung behalten wird.

    (/Spoiler)

    Mit jedem Tastendruck, jeder Mausbewegung, jeder Aktion des Spielers wird die Geschichte auf eine Weise fortgesetzt, die in Büchern, Musik, Gemälden oder Filmen so nie erzählt werden könnte. Wenn man die Gameplayelemente entfernen würde, die die Geschichte gefördert haben, oder die gesamte Geschichte in sich sind, bleibt lediglich eine seichte Erzählung.
    Denn das interaktive Gameplay ist die Erzählform des Mediums Spiele. Spiele die zu sehr auf Filmelemente angewiesen sind, degradieren den Spieler zum Zuschauer.    … Expand
  20. pinstripedparka
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    I absolutely love Portal! It was my introduction to Valve, and it has given me a lot of joy throughout the years. Of course, once you play through the game the first time, the challenge of figuring out the puzzles goes away, but the game is still great to replay both to challenge yourself to do better and the insanely great writing that makes this game what it is. The dark humor foundI absolutely love Portal! It was my introduction to Valve, and it has given me a lot of joy throughout the years. Of course, once you play through the game the first time, the challenge of figuring out the puzzles goes away, but the game is still great to replay both to challenge yourself to do better and the insanely great writing that makes this game what it is. The dark humor found throughout is some of the funniest stuff I've ever heard. One of the GOATS.… Expand
  21. MurphyBrandon
    Jan 4, 2021
    8
    Yes, I recommend this game because the game design is incredibly unique and innovative. Very few games have puzzles, physics, and mechanics that are as creative as this. However, if you are looking for a game that is consistently exciting and fun, Portal will not satisfy that desire. It can be slow-paced and confusing at times. Most people will play it once or twice, and then they'llYes, I recommend this game because the game design is incredibly unique and innovative. Very few games have puzzles, physics, and mechanics that are as creative as this. However, if you are looking for a game that is consistently exciting and fun, Portal will not satisfy that desire. It can be slow-paced and confusing at times. Most people will play it once or twice, and then they'll quickly move on because the moment-to-moment gameplay doesn't really make them smile nor does it give them an adrenaline rush. That's why I would give Portal 8 out of 10 points. It is absolutely worth playing, but it doesn't have the "fun factor" to make me want to come back again and again.… Expand
  22. KratosKong
    Dec 11, 2019
    9
    Normalmente cuando un juego es del genero puzzle, paso de el o no me interesa demasiado, entonces fue probar este titulo y acabar maravillandome. La ambientación cumple su cometido de hacerte sentir que estas en un mundo frió y estéril, los puzzles con la pistola de portales me maravillan he incluso la historia oculta que posee, le pondría un 10 pero ahora mismo estoy con su segundaNormalmente cuando un juego es del genero puzzle, paso de el o no me interesa demasiado, entonces fue probar este titulo y acabar maravillandome. La ambientación cumple su cometido de hacerte sentir que estas en un mundo frió y estéril, los puzzles con la pistola de portales me maravillan he incluso la historia oculta que posee, le pondría un 10 pero ahora mismo estoy con su segunda entrega y lo estoy reservando para esta. Como punto negativo o quizás no tanto, el juego es algo corto… Expand
  23. ITHIRSIZI
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    It is a clear piece of work that showcases the mechanics and modernity of the Source engine. It is a game that must be played by those who love puzzle games.
  24. 4ya5h1
    Jul 26, 2021
    9
    amazing game.
    its great at every part of it, except plot, actually it might be much better i thing, but its pretty good anyway. and i cant mention my favourite test chamber in the whole game and probably ever its chamber 18, its perfect, i like it so much
    p.s. game is not that hard that i expected
  25. Lucky_Nike
    Sep 3, 2022
    8
    All starts as puzzle solving game and it ends with a bit of story and kind of horror atmosphere, but nothing really to write about, nevertheless game is not only puzzle game in the end.

    Puzzles are nice and it definitely learns a player to think in 3D. I have finished after 2 hours; it was pretty good experience. If you dont know what to play and have 2-3 hours of time, give a    All starts as puzzle solving game and it ends with a bit of story and kind of horror atmosphere, but nothing really to write about, nevertheless game is not only puzzle game in the end.

    Puzzles are nice and it definitely learns a player to think in 3D.

    I have finished after 2 hours; it was pretty good experience.

    If you dont know what to play and have 2-3 hours of time, give a shot. I guess there are not many people who will not be entertained with this title.    … Expand
  26. Nebiee
    Feb 7, 2019
    10
    The pinnacle of video games, everything about the Portal series is flawless. The puzzles are easy-to-learn but hard-to-master and fun all the way through. GlaD0S is one of the most intimidating yet charming villains to ever grace entertainment as a whole. She is the only speaking character and yet you never get bored of her dialogue. The music is incredible and so well utilized itsThe pinnacle of video games, everything about the Portal series is flawless. The puzzles are easy-to-learn but hard-to-master and fun all the way through. GlaD0S is one of the most intimidating yet charming villains to ever grace entertainment as a whole. She is the only speaking character and yet you never get bored of her dialogue. The music is incredible and so well utilized its honestly mind-boggling that something could be so perfect. Do yourself a favor and experience the best of what video games have to offer.… Expand
  27. KrauserFear
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    "FOR FORNITE KIDS ITS NOT GOOD"
    "FOR SCI-FI GUY ITS GOOD"
    6/20/2020 Here is my review, Portal is a sci-fi robotic hard core puzzlistic games with good gfx you will be a female character who is the only human in the game and it gonna used only your brain Like The brain in human body sleep whole night and day drinking sleeping partying dancing but in this game your brain used like cpu    "FOR FORNITE KIDS ITS NOT GOOD"
    "FOR SCI-FI GUY ITS GOOD"
    6/20/2020
    Here is my review,
    Portal is a sci-fi robotic hard core puzzlistic games with good gfx you will be a female character who is the only human in the game and it gonna used only your brain Like The brain in human body sleep whole night and day drinking sleeping partying dancing but in this game your brain used like cpu used 100% took 1 day to complete it legendary game 10/10    … Expand
  28. NightElves
    Mar 12, 2019
    9
    Wauw that was something new. What year is this 2150? This is fun and very challenging with great puzzle and as you progress you need to think a lot. It might be a short game but it takes time to think straight. GLaDOS is annoying and fun at the same time. This can even be more challenging with the least portal, shortest time and fewest steps mode.
  29. Cz3rw0ny
    Jan 15, 2021
    9
    Portal deserves a solid 9/10. Maybe it is not as polished as Portal 2 in terms of maps and gameplay, but the fundament is absolutely outstanding.
  30. Noah-
    Mar 18, 2019
    10
    Very interesting game, although it takes place quickly. Humor is also at a good level. Passed twice and ready to pass again and again.
  31. Soullex
    Nov 29, 2022
    8
    Bulmacaları çok kolay, ama challenge odaları gerçekten iyi.................
  32. sitebender
    Apr 21, 2019
    10
    Portal is a fantastic game that I've gone through quite a few times. I can speed run it in less than an hour. It's a great game because it's short and sweet, so it doesn't wear out its welcome.
  33. ChumaGG
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    que haces leyendo esto, en steam esta baratisimo y vale las 2-3 hr que dura valen muchisimo la pena.
    PRO
    -buena jugabilidad
    -buena historia
    -buenos graficos
    CON
    -NO HAY
    -bueno si... dura poco.
  34. giannis2001
    Jul 15, 2022
    9
    One of the best puzzle games I have played. The levels are very creative because of the very smaty gimmick of portals, and the story unravels in a very interesting way. However, the game is incredibly small in length. It took me 2 hours to finish. But giving the price of the game, that is not a problem. It is a must play.
  35. elolugo
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Excellent game. No wonder is a must play. This game is a good pc exclusive...
  36. jgmj921
    Oct 28, 2021
    8
    Creative though not challenging enough. Great game to start a classic series
  37. Vanco
    Jun 4, 2019
    9
    Great concept for a puzzle game. Great difficulty curve constantly challenges you without getting too hard. Relatively short though.
  38. nathangwk
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. The puzzles are clever, fun, and a satisfying challenge. The story is simple, but one of the most cohesive and entertaining ones I've played in a long time. The combo of the puzzles, beautiful art design, and great story make for a fantastic game that is for sure one of the most memorable and replay-able in recent memory.
  39. Wweald
    Jun 25, 2019
    9
    Great puzzle game with a fantastic narrative. Glados is an awesome character, it's short but it's so good. Absolute blassic.
  40. Jeyker
    Jul 21, 2019
    9
    A great game that everyone must play. This is a very cool puzzle with a beautiful story. But, obviously, the second part exceeds the first one in almost everything.
  41. Manzanetti
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    One of the best games of it's decade. Original, charming and very fun to play.
  42. igneousInfernos
    Jul 29, 2019
    8
    Great short puzzle game with a nice story build up. Puzzles are not too hard but are fun to complete.
  43. gamingconsumed
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    This game, is a bona fide masterpiece. The puzzles are challenging, the gameplay is immsersing, the characters are memorable and great also, if you see this on the Steam Summer Sale, do the unthinkable and buy it. Must play.
  44. Chempion1
    Jun 2, 2020
    9
    Я думаю никто не ожидал такого эффекта от этой игры. На мой взгляд Portal затмил в The Orange Box, основную игру данного выпуска, Half-Life 2: Episode Two!
    Объясню почему я так думаю.
    Все знали, что ждать от Episode Two, за исключением мелочей, но вот Portal, была лично для меня, тёмной лошадкой. Я её купил, установил и пропал на весь день. Да игра коротка. Но затягивает, аш до головной    Я думаю никто не ожидал такого эффекта от этой игры. На мой взгляд Portal затмил в The Orange Box, основную игру данного выпуска, Half-Life 2: Episode Two!
    Объясню почему я так думаю.
    Все знали, что ждать от Episode Two, за исключением мелочей, но вот Portal, была лично для меня, тёмной лошадкой.
    Я её купил, установил и пропал на весь день. Да игра коротка. Но затягивает, аш до головной боли, ёлки палки.
    Ничего подобного я не встречал до того. И как и было положено, Portal стала родоначальником целого направления игр, пространственных головоломок, с перемещением себя любимого, от первого лица, по различным лабиринтам. Её продолжателями можно назвать такие игры как: The Talos Principle, The Witness, Q.U.B.E., The Turing Test и многие другие.
    У игры практически нет сюжета, но он ей особо и не нужен.
    Через некоторое время вышел сиквел, с замысловатым и труднопроизносимым названием, Portal 2! И как ни странно, оказался великолепным! Появился сюжет, улучшились и расширились головоломки, увеличилось время прохождения, а так же похорошела графика.
    К сожалению Valve зажрались и перестали делать хорошие, сюжетные игры, поделки Left 4 Dead 1 и 2, за полноценные игры, извините, принять не могу. А зачем напрягаться? Доить терпил, лучше "Steam"ом и "Dota 2", слегка шевеля мизинцем левой ноги.
    К сожалению в нашем мире бабло побеждает всё! По этому вряд ли мы в ближайшее время увидим Portal 3 и ту же Half-Life 3, если вообще увидим.
    Хотя, как ни странно, недавно вышла Half-Life: Alyx, игра, я бы так сказал, очень далеко не для всех. Примерно для 1% играков. Но как бы великолепно, Portal 3 смотрелась сейчас в VR! Как думаете, а?    … Expand
  45. edxtan
    Dec 4, 2021
    10
    Portal's unique physics are complex enough to make the puzzles challenging, yet so imaginative that you never feel like you're stuck. The dark atmosphere and funny dialogue also becomes its own puzzle, as you try to figure out the true nature of the setting.
  46. Crimert
    Mar 12, 2020
    9
    Amazing game! Puzzles are amazing! I advise this game to anyone who likes puzzles! 6hrs on record.
  47. Kshysio
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    It's a game with a soul. GLaDOS is very charismatic. It has only two disadvantages. It's short and the puzzles are too easy. A game with heart, you have to play.
  48. RobbD
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    The game is short enough, the first 14 tasks are very easy. Nevertheless, such games develop your intelligence. There are more complex additional tasks that you need to think carefully about.

    A good puzzle that makes you think! 10 of 10 given the year of development of the game of course. The second part is much larger, smarter and funnier))) Nevertheless, i would recommend this game even now!
  49. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    9
    2편이 완성작이라면 1편은 아이디어를 내놓음으로써 그 기반을 깔아놓은 작품이다. 하프라이프와 세계관을 공유함으로써 세계관을 확장시킨건 덤.
  50. Cafe_8bits
    Aug 26, 2020
    8
    Great and innovative puzzles, great writing and funny jokes. Its a great game by all means, and it deserves its title as a classic from the 2000s
  51. Dardevid
    Nov 16, 2019
    8
    Ho iniziato questo gioco nutrendo delle aspettative non troppo altre: sapevo fosse un puzzle game valido, ma non pensavo sarebbe riuscito a prendermi fino a questo punto...
    Nonostante garantisca con la storia principale solo 3 ore di gameplay (non contando alcuni extra), valgono completamente la pena di quei 8.20 a mio parere.
    Un concetto di gameplay innovativo, puzzle che riescono a non    Ho iniziato questo gioco nutrendo delle aspettative non troppo altre: sapevo fosse un puzzle game valido, ma non pensavo sarebbe riuscito a prendermi fino a questo punto...
    Nonostante garantisca con la storia principale solo 3 ore di gameplay (non contando alcuni extra), valgono completamente la pena di quei 8.20 a mio parere.
    Un concetto di gameplay innovativo, puzzle che riescono a non essere ripetitivi nonostante utilizzino gli stessi elementi, un finale valido, seppur prevedibile, ed una bossfight finale che non necessita delle particolari doti nel combattimento per essere completata: insomma, un gioco che mette in moto la testa molto bene!

    Inoltre, mi sono letteralmente innamorato del brano finale del gioco...    … Expand
  52. Adel_Alaaa
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    قشعرت في الاغنيه بتاع النهايه جمدان والله
  53. kuzey
    Dec 10, 2020
    8
    Some things in the game are not explained It is explained in Portal 2 If there was no Portal 2, it would be unfinished so 8 points.
  54. Vanuyen
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    The puzzle in this game is undeniably great, but there is one part people usually look over which is the atmosphere. it is done so well, so effectively despite the lack of graphics back then. It makes me feel like i am actually trapped in an hollow, abandoned science lab.
    Such a great game overall.
  55. Homak
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    Osome game! Freedom of action, entertaining gameplay. Voice acting plays an important role in the game. Some locations of giving possible think.
  56. Wonderland_War
    Dec 18, 2019
    10
    This is probably the best game I have ever played and it will be forever. The type of puzzles are unique, you use a gun that shoots portals. You use these portals to fly, walk through, bring objects through and let things fly through. The story is told in a very great way. The atmosphere is nothing like you've seen before, Portal has the best atmosphere of any game I've played. The endingThis is probably the best game I have ever played and it will be forever. The type of puzzles are unique, you use a gun that shoots portals. You use these portals to fly, walk through, bring objects through and let things fly through. The story is told in a very great way. The atmosphere is nothing like you've seen before, Portal has the best atmosphere of any game I've played. The ending is great too, where you get to fight the voice behind the walls. This game isn't very repetitive. The last part is a tiny bit repetitive but for a short amount of time.… Expand
  57. Broyn
    Nov 30, 2021
    8
    This is a great game! In this game, it's fun to fly among the portals and in this game there are a lot of puzzles, it even makes you think a little how to get through this room. This game, especially in our time, looks good in principle, and I recommend that you go through the first part first, because the second part is much better than the first and it is longer. The only drawback of theThis is a great game! In this game, it's fun to fly among the portals and in this game there are a lot of puzzles, it even makes you think a little how to get through this room. This game, especially in our time, looks good in principle, and I recommend that you go through the first part first, because the second part is much better than the first and it is longer. The only drawback of the game is that it is played very quickly, in about 2-4 hours, and if you go on SPEEDRAN, then in general in 5 minutes. Eh. and Valve were making great games at that time, it's a pity that they rolled off. I recommend everyone to go through, you will not regret it!… Expand
  58. r03vg
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Это все, конечно, хорошо, но как-то маловато. С удовольствием пробежал эту часть.
  59. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 12, 2020
    9
    Amazing puzzle game with captivating puzzles and the story is so good with some very insteresting characters.
  60. Arfon
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Great game, amazing mechanics, fun characters and really good puzzles. Only downside is that is too short. Still amazing game tho.
  61. Absoluteskerrrr
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Portal is a short game in fact I’ve seen movies that are longer than portal, yet some games don’t accomplish what portal does in 100 hours. I love this game
  62. Edco0328
    Nov 2, 2020
    9
    Portal | November 2, 2020 | [★★★★]

    Just a quick recap of my innocence childhood, When I don't even know what GlaDos is mumbling about. Playing it again today with a perspective of Portal 2; Nothing from the sequel - ruins any value from this classic.

    Also, even though I know what's gonna happen from the beginning, I'm still mad that she lied.
  63. Ceaheredia
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Videojuego excelente. Este juego de puzles basado en el uso de portales resulta revolucionario, siendo muy entretenido de jugar; si a esto le sumamos una muy buena narrativa y un villano tan carismático, surge la combinación perfecta.
  64. SirSoil
    Feb 28, 2020
    9
    Portal is as simple as you could possibly imagine and it’s so amazing. All the levels and puzzle solving is a masterpiece, with an atmosphere that keeps you hooked. With an evil robot Glados, she taunts you in every level and it’s great. It keeps the player in tacked. Sadly the game is short but it’s alright, it’s just another simple game with a few hours of gameplay and awesome puzzlePortal is as simple as you could possibly imagine and it’s so amazing. All the levels and puzzle solving is a masterpiece, with an atmosphere that keeps you hooked. With an evil robot Glados, she taunts you in every level and it’s great. It keeps the player in tacked. Sadly the game is short but it’s alright, it’s just another simple game with a few hours of gameplay and awesome puzzle solving, with awesome story telling. (Amaizng 4/5) Your Missing Out!… Expand
  65. fanmadeendings
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    One of the most perfect games ever! I don't want to spoil what I loved about it the most, but I can give away that they absolutely nailed the humor!
  66. spencerplewe
    Mar 12, 2020
    10
    Cool, creepy, and intellectually challenging; Portal is one of the most top-notch puzzle games ever, while boasting a complex plot that, to me, hearkens back to "2001: a Space Oddessy"!
  67. Apple-14
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    the best puzzle game... well ever the story
    10/10
    the gameplay 10/10
    GLaDOS being a rude snob 10/10
    only problem is its very short it can be beaten in one sitting
  68. Kelen
    Oct 9, 2021
    8
    8/10 ❤️ - Very good
    (after completing the game several times)

    I did not expect such a fantastic atmosphere and humor from a logic-arcade game.
    Playing with portals is very rewarding.

    I fell in love with this story.
    It is a pity that the main character is silent and impersonal.
    The game is short, and you would like more after completing it
  69. geekslayer
    Nov 5, 2020
    9
    Portal - это логическая игра в The Orange Box. Единственная шпилька из «оранжевого трио», в которой вам пригодятся мозги.
    События Portal разворачиваются в лаборатории Aperture Science, главном конкуренте приснопамятной Black Mesa. Главная героиня - девушка с какими-то странными приборами на ногах, которые не дают ей разбиться при падении с большой высоты. На протяжении игры героиню    Portal - это логическая игра в The Orange Box. Единственная шпилька из «оранжевого трио», в которой вам пригодятся мозги.
    События Portal разворачиваются в лаборатории Aperture Science, главном конкуренте приснопамятной Black Mesa. Главная героиня - девушка с какими-то странными приборами на ногах, которые не дают ей разбиться при падении с большой высоты. На протяжении игры героиню сопровождает механический женский голос компьютера GLaDOS. Ее комментарии - верх остроумия и цинизма. GLaDOS играет в Portal главную роль, она звезда, она великолепна! Кроме компьютерной тетки, очень запомнились говорящие турели, жутко орущие, когда их роняют. Что тут скажешь - настоящие женщины...
    Жаль, но single тут выступает скорее аперитивом, чем полноценным блюдом. Проводя предварительные тесты, разработчики заметили, что некоторые игроки с трудом учатся использовать порталы, - концепция дырок в пространстве просто не укладывается в голове. Потому решено было провести ликбез по полной программе, и в итоге процесс, конечно, затянулся. Зато когда кривая вывезет вас на самый верх, смело выбирайте бонусные карты в главном меню - там Valve припасла задачки поинтереснее: в разделе Challenges необходимо пройти уровень, используя минимальное количество шагов, порталов или просто как можно быстрее, в Advanced собраны головоломки высокой сложности.
    До лучшей игры года Portal не дотягивает, но награды за лучшую концепцию достоин.    … Expand
  70. Logi2002
    Feb 15, 2021
    8
    Likes:
    Great for new and experienced gamers
    The Feel/Aesthetic of the Game is on Point The Portal Gun is Fun and Creative The Puzzles and everything they bring up are Challenging and make you feel big brain The Robot Lady is funny but also somewhat unnerving and executes it perfectly The Little Robot Gunners Voice acting is very cute but are trying to kill you which makes a funny    Likes:
    Great for new and experienced gamers
    The Feel/Aesthetic of the Game is on Point
    The Portal Gun is Fun and Creative
    The Puzzles and everything they bring up are Challenging and make you feel big brain
    The Robot Lady is funny but also somewhat unnerving and executes it perfectly
    The Little Robot Gunners Voice acting is very cute but are trying to kill you which makes a funny dynamic

    Dislikes:
    its a Short Game, Only About 2-3 Hours leaving more to be desired and theres not a lot of replay value after 1 Play of the campaign

    its a Funny, innovative, Creative, Accessible, Mind Engaging, Immersive Game that i recommend you play once in your life, especially since the price is cheap!    … Expand
  71. Psicobruh
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I ever played FOR SURE. You think the game is a thing, but as you keep playing it happen some things that make the story even more interesting. The story itself is very envolving and the puzzles are not that easy to solve. This is a game every single person should play.
  72. Faksnap1000
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Simply one of the best games ever. Pure, original, mind-boggling smart and incredibly funny.
  73. ilya_zotov24
    Jul 6, 2021
    8
    _Good game _
  74. trifonas
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    I'm gonna **** my pants, what the hell was this, it got me so excited you wouldn't believe it. And there's a part 2? And it's even better? I'm becoming a valve fanboy and i didn't even expect it.
  75. Baltifru
    Apr 19, 2020
    9
    Portal is an incredibly original game. Very funny, but also very intelligent. You don't have to like enigmas to like the game; starting the puzzle will immediatly raise your curiosity to the point you cannot leave the game before solving the puzzle.

    Portal is a masterpiece of the videogame history, and I advise anyone who likes games to get it.
  76. Polyak
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    This game is normal for a start, no more. In fact, the game is very cool for its age, the portal are fun and the like was in some kind of game. in the game the idea of portals is very cool! In general, I love puzzle games, the way to move brain's. At the time of release, Portal was with bag's and bhop, then be a raw, but it was updated and remained from "bug's" ABH. (sorry for my English :( )
  77. LuxDavid
    Jul 10, 2023
    9
    En calidad-precio es de lo mejorcito que puedes comprar. Tiene una idea más que innovadora y divertida. No es muy largo pero vale la pena.
  78. bancandrei
    May 14, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest puzzle games, and because of its presentation it gave this feeling that you can transcend genres. And even what a game can accomplish
  79. Chubac
    May 13, 2020
    8
    Great puzzle game but sadly very short (I finished it in 2 hours when I first played it).
  80. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    predecessor to the greatest puzzle game of all time .
  81. Erick561
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    I bought the orange box with this game because it was a good deal. Very good choice. The portal mechanic is unique and very fun to play with. The puzzles are challenging and fun. The robot character and ending are great. I liked the ending song a lot as well. Everything about this game makes it a classic from being able to see yourself through portals to the mechanic of momentum carryingI bought the orange box with this game because it was a good deal. Very good choice. The portal mechanic is unique and very fun to play with. The puzzles are challenging and fun. The robot character and ending are great. I liked the ending song a lot as well. Everything about this game makes it a classic from being able to see yourself through portals to the mechanic of momentum carrying through portals. Must buy especially with the orange box deal. One small issue though, the game is short. It took me only 5 hours to complete it (although it is still worth the price).… Expand
  82. Tomega
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Valve débarque en 2007 avec son projet d'Orange Box, regroupant les mastodontes attendus Half Life 2, Team Fortress 2 et le nouveau venu Portal. Que peut-on dire sur ce jeu de casse-tête devenu culte avec le temps ?

    Les points positifs : + Un gameplay efficace. Un concept simple : la possibilité de créer deux portails. Quand on entre dans l'un, on ressort de l'autre en conservant    Valve débarque en 2007 avec son projet d'Orange Box, regroupant les mastodontes attendus Half Life 2, Team Fortress 2 et le nouveau venu Portal. Que peut-on dire sur ce jeu de casse-tête devenu culte avec le temps ?

    Les points positifs :
    + Un gameplay efficace. Un concept simple : la possibilité de créer deux portails. Quand on entre dans l'un, on ressort de l'autre en conservant vitesse et objets. Simple à comprendre et idéal pour développer des énigmes sympathiques autour de cette idée.
    + Un level-design bien travaillé. Les énigmes tiennent en haleine pendant tout le jeu, depuis la découverte de ses mécaniques jusqu'à sa conclusion qui tranche avec le reste.
    + Portal est devenu culte grâce à son ambiance. Son espèce de laboratoire qui, bien que super aseptisé avec ses salles entièrement blanches, silencieuses et vides, propose des mécaniques qui se renouvellent constamment. Et Glados, unique personnage avec lequel on intéragit pendant tout le jeu est parfaitement écrit et doublé.

    Les points faibles :
    - Bien que proposant des mécaniques qui se renouvellent souvent, Portal laisse un arrière-goût de "petite" expérience une fois terminé. 3 heures à peine pour venir à bout de l'histoire du jeu et une dizaine d'heure pour essayer toutes les casse-têtes bonus, le tout dans des décors toujours très semblables. Heureusement, le deuxième opus viendra complètement effacer ce défaut.

    En conclusion, Portal est l'un des puzzle games les plus cultes de tous les temps avec son atmosphère super sympa et son concept unique, que je vous recommande chaleureusement malgré sa durée de vie express.
    N'hésitez pas à vous attaquer ensuite au second opus qui propose vraiment tout ce que le premier faisait, en plus abouti.    … Expand
  83. ewenr
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Absolutely, hands-down THE best puzzler game ever. A brilliant scenario with top-notch humour and the best AI character in any game before or since. A true masterpiece.
  84. PsychoJoona
    May 8, 2021
    9
    Best puzzle game I've played. The robot woman is funny and portal gun is awesome! And NO! I don't care if the game is really short I still liked it!
  85. AsalCristian
    May 5, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely perfect. The puzzles and the story that has this game are one of the best I've ever seen. It's just a masterpiece. Good job, Valve.
  86. Andromedemiboy
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    As close to perfect as a game can get probably. Mechanically ingenious, hilarious, fascinating environmental storytelling, it has something to say about interactivity in the medium of video games.
  87. Matiuus09
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Juegazo, un poco corto para mi gusto pero sin duda cumple, considero a carla un poco molesta en este primer juego pero sin duda muy completo, mecánicas con una variedad enorme y puzzles muy completos, variados y divertidos.
  88. OrangePlasma
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Sure it's easy, sure it's short but damn, is it amazing for it's time. Quite good.
  89. crazygamer7477
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    I have lost faith in humanity. Or the universe. Who could give Portal a negative review?
  90. Dariya
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    Summary:
    An achievement in humor and game design.
    The Good: + Every single joke lands on the spot because the voice acting is fantastic. + This is one of the only puzzle games which have a very polished difficulty curve: the puzzles never feel too easy or too hard in context of the game progression. The mechanics are simple, but the designers found many approaches to make clever    Summary:
    An achievement in humor and game design.

    The Good:
    + Every single joke lands on the spot because the voice acting is fantastic.
    + This is one of the only puzzle games which have a very polished difficulty curve: the puzzles never feel too easy or too hard in context of the game progression. The mechanics are simple, but the designers found many approaches to make clever puzzles out of them.

    The Bad:
    - Most of the game feels just like a tutorial.    … Expand
  91. Alex_Stone
    Jan 29, 2022
    8
    Графоний устарел, конечно, загадки не так сложны как когда тебе 10 лет, но всё-таки хорошая игра, с присущей вселенной к которой она принадлежит мрачной техногенной атмосферой, великолепным антагонистом, остроумным юмором и продолжающей жить у всех в плейлистах той самой песней. А уж для 2007 года, когда выход игры для всех оказался сюрпризом и никто про неё вообще ничего не знал, игра иГрафоний устарел, конечно, загадки не так сложны как когда тебе 10 лет, но всё-таки хорошая игра, с присущей вселенной к которой она принадлежит мрачной техногенной атмосферой, великолепным антагонистом, остроумным юмором и продолжающей жить у всех в плейлистах той самой песней. А уж для 2007 года, когда выход игры для всех оказался сюрпризом и никто про неё вообще ничего не знал, игра и вовсе великая.… Expand
  92. gratzthejail
    Dec 31, 2022
    9
    simplesmente incrivel, simples efetivo e muito divertido, muito mesmo. Historia simples mas intrigante, nunca tinha jogado mas é realmente incrível.
  93. GamePlayer77
    Sep 19, 2020
    8
    One of the best puzzle-like games out there. My only complaint would be how short the game it, but that's basically it.
  94. RomanGoodGamerX
    Jan 11, 2021
    8
    RUS : Я купил игру по скидке примерно за 1$, игра имеет хорошие головоломки, иногда надо действовать очень быстро что очень добавляет интереса в геймплей, игра с приемлемой графикой того времени, но и сейчас это не вырвиглазно. Игра вам не надоест так как она является довольно короткой по сравнению со следующей частью.RUS : Я купил игру по скидке примерно за 1$, игра имеет хорошие головоломки, иногда надо действовать очень быстро что очень добавляет интереса в геймплей, игра с приемлемой графикой того времени, но и сейчас это не вырвиглазно. Игра вам не надоест так как она является довольно короткой по сравнению со следующей частью.
  95. emilyratesgames
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Score: 9
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  96. Oshiri_Maeda
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    thats a montherfking portal here! what a blast from the past, 10/10 any time!
  97. bi30n
    Aug 8, 2020
    8
    This was a triumph. Im making a note here, huge success. A really good puzzle game. Its as exciting as puzzle games can get. But lets be real. Its still a PUZZLE game. 8/10
  98. hi_im_epsilon
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Even with it's age, it's a fun experience. The witty humor still holds up to this day. A short and sweet experience for gamers of all experience levels.
  99. Fuzzbuzz2025
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Review Contains Major Spoilers for the Story and Gameplay of Portal...

    I am going to break this review up into two parts, story, and gameplay. I am too lazy to make a transition sentence soooooo...

    Gameplay:
    Portal is a mind-bending game with occasional dark and hilarious humor. The game begins with you slowly learning how the portal gun works in a brilliant yet lightly time-consuming way. Once you acquire the portal gun you begin with simple physics-related puzzles, but in order to keep the gameplay fresh Valve included many learning curves. Unfortunately, it would seem that they did not have enough ideas to keep the game going as long as I had hoped, yet I am very glad that they decided to quit while they were ahead instead of pulling a Ubisoft. My last complaint with the gameplay is that it has no replay value, but that's the case with all puzzle games so it will not affect my overall score.
    Gameplay: 95/100

    Story:
    This game has the most incredible storytelling that I have ever experienced in any form of entertainment. The game begins with puzzles and an unknown character speaking to you over a microphone. All is well and kind of wholesome until you find it. A few chambers into the game you discover a hole in the wall. If you enter this hole you find the warnings of a previous test subject attempting to warn you of the dark fate that lies ahead. On the wall, it reads 'the cake is a lie' at this point in the game you have never heard of cake, this adds so much tension to the story. You want to trust the person speaking to you but you no longer know if you can. Your only choice is to obey their orders though. Throughout the game, you find more warnings and you begin to discover what happened to everyone. The game never tells you the story, you discover it on your own and it's brilliant. The final chamber was something that no one could have ever expected and kept me on the edge of my seat for the remaining hour, give or take a few minutes. This story ties in with the story perfect within your surroundings.
    Story: 100/100

    Final Score: 97.5/100    … Expand
  100. MannicM
    Aug 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The actual game is amazing but the big flaw is the glados fight During the portal 1 fight it’s just the same bland pattern beat glados by aiming a turret at her
    This feels boring and repetitive you could also say the same for portal 2’s finale boss... sort of    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. IGN
    82
    The idea behind Portal ends up being more brilliant than Portal itself. Regardless, we definitely had a lot of fun with what is there and appreciate the level of polish and thought that went into the presentation.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Eurogamer
    90
    One of the most interesting and delightful things Valve's ever done, but also one of its least fulfilling. If only we had our own portal gun to bridge the gap to the first infusion of new content, perhaps we could forget it.
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