Portal

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  1. KapralDominik
    Jul 20, 2022
    6
    И поныне, одна из лучших головоломок, шедшая приятным бонусом в комплекте Orange Box. Еще не отошедшая от закостенелых оков своего движка, первый Portal смотрится скорее как очередной мод для халфы, нежели как отдельная игра. Но уже тогда, в 2007, был выработан собственный стиль, фирменный юмор, а впечатления от физики и возможностей портальной пушки были волшебными. Итого: 6.И поныне, одна из лучших головоломок, шедшая приятным бонусом в комплекте Orange Box. Еще не отошедшая от закостенелых оков своего движка, первый Portal смотрится скорее как очередной мод для халфы, нежели как отдельная игра. Но уже тогда, в 2007, был выработан собственный стиль, фирменный юмор, а впечатления от физики и возможностей портальной пушки были волшебными. Итого: 6.
  2. RomanRiabusha
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
    Gameplay demo of portal 2 looking kinda nice
    But too short i mean i pay for this game 125₴, for this money game is REAL too short.
  3. 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.
  4. Bruddler
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Ein absolutes Meisterwerk. Anfangs dachte ich, oh man was ein lahmer Shooter. Tja, wie man sich irren kann.
  5. BenzoSt
    Jul 12, 2022
    8
    A short but sweet puzzle game which is very original in concept, and with puzzles that are appropriately tricky to solve. If you pay attention to the dialogue over the loudspeaker, you will notice that this game has some goofy comedy mixed in. Portal is not nearly as good as its sequel, but it's nevertheless a very good game that’s worth playing… before moving on to the sequel. Seriously,A short but sweet puzzle game which is very original in concept, and with puzzles that are appropriately tricky to solve. If you pay attention to the dialogue over the loudspeaker, you will notice that this game has some goofy comedy mixed in. Portal is not nearly as good as its sequel, but it's nevertheless a very good game that’s worth playing… before moving on to the sequel. Seriously, the sequel is a must-play for everyone.… Expand
  6. Relenea
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    Portal, gayet kısa oyun süresi, eğlenceli oynanışı, yeterli grafikleri ve hikaye anlatımıyla oynamaya değer başarılı bir yapım.
  7. Rustick
    Jul 7, 2022
    7
    во всем хуже второй части что логично головоломки все же интересны
  8. dpw
    Jul 6, 2022
    9
    Graphic is still stable after 15 years, game-play is very original, Audio is amazing, the game is for everyone, you can play this game on a low-end PC, The difficulty is medium, The game does not have any bugs and you should play it.
  9. lab12332
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    An amazing puzzle game sure it’s short but it’s still an amazing experience
  10. Cesuryere
    Jun 28, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has a great atmosphere and great physics. But [Portal 2] is greater than [Portal]. Because of this I gave [Portal] 9. You should play it. PLAY IT. NOW!!! Or I will deliver neurotoxin to your own room!!
    And don't worry. Cake is not a lie. PUZZLES ARE GREAT!!!    … Expand
  11. bigchocolate69
    Jun 28, 2022
    7
    Very innovative game that has one of the greatest video game villains of all time in GLaDOS. Lack of replay value brings it down a bit though.
  12. Antohadance
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    Гениальная игра с хорошим юмором и интересным геймплеем, жаль такая короткая
  13. stupidopinion
    Jun 20, 2022
    7
    Unlike portal 2, this game simply does not hold up. It has value for its incredible concept and being the groundwork for the sequel, but if you had a choice between the two, there simply is no contest. I'd be less harsh on the game if it wasn't 2 hours long.
  14. Demon2017
    Jun 19, 2022
    7
    Неплохая демка, которую смогли довести до ума во второй части.
  15. PasiMetaAho
    Jun 17, 2022
    8
    Repetitive but still a must play gaming experience! I wish more games like this were made today...
  16. Tomle1202
    Jun 14, 2022
    9
    Portal is a how a game should be made: with innovation and a hell lot of humor.
  17. TheLinkgirl
    Jun 9, 2022
    1
    Portal is boring to me. It's not funny, the puzzles are mostly about sitting around and waiting for the game to catch up to you, and absolutely nothing is satisfying to do. I probably won't ever understand the universal acclaim surrounding this title.
  18. hyrts
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    10/10.

    The game has the best story in video gaming history. Valve has done some really good work with this.
  19. Gornostai
    Jun 1, 2022
    10
    Легендарная и очень интересная игра, но вторая часть намного лучше.
  20. ThatCat54
    May 24, 2022
    10
    This game is pretty much perfect. The puzzles are very challenging, its always fun, and the dark humor is incredibly funny.
  21. Moein7
    May 21, 2022
    9
    simply brilliant! this masterpiece is a master class of level designing at its best! levels gradually get harder and harder each level(test chamber as the game calls them); you might think this puzzle game doesn't have that much of a story to tell but believe me it does and It's mysterious and amazing especially at the end with an epic boss fight!
    totally play it, not once, but again and    simply brilliant! this masterpiece is a master class of level designing at its best! levels gradually get harder and harder each level(test chamber as the game calls them); you might think this puzzle game doesn't have that much of a story to tell but believe me it does and It's mysterious and amazing especially at the end with an epic boss fight!
    totally play it, not once, but again and again, because puzzles are fun to solve and at the end of each level you get a full satisfaction you never get from any other game!
    9/10 just because graphics and some mechanics are too old for modern systems of nowadays; definitely would've given it a perfect score if I had played it back on the release date!    … Expand
  22. Yaav13
    May 9, 2022
    10
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 10.
  23. 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.
  24. Gyran
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    Portal defines what a puzzle game can be . The game's excellent designing made it extremely enjoyable, it just has a little bit short gameplay time . I enjoyed each and every level and listening to GLADOS telling me not the touch the operational end of the device.
  25. makarosu
    Apr 24, 2022
    7
    Графика 6/10
    Сюжет 7/10
    Музыка 7/10
    Геймплей 9/10
    Хуже чем вторая часть, я думаю это очевидно
    Итог: 7/10
  26. GregorRisenwald
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    The best action puzzle game for your mind and your sleight of hand!

    The life of each of us is a period of trials and difficulties that we overcome from the first days of our existence in this World! We open our eyes and see everything around us, and take our first steps, and hear the first words around us! Let's try from the first moments to look at everything around us, draw some    The best action puzzle game for your mind and your sleight of hand!

    The life of each of us is a period of trials and difficulties that we overcome from the first days of our existence in this World! We open our eyes and see everything around us, and take our first steps, and hear the first words around us! Let's try from the first moments to look at everything around us, draw some conclusions and understand who we are in this World, and what surrounds us here? But what if we get a Portal gun?
    We will then be able to open Portals and move anywhere, and it doesn't matter if we can walk or talk, or do something else, because we will have some kind of weapon in our hands as joyfully limitless possibilities!    … Expand
  27. StarkAgentos
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    Прошёл игру за пару часов. Охрененный сюжет, охрененный геймплей, хороший саундтрек. Игра не устарела. Шедевр. Вступаю в отряд людей, ожидающих 3 часть.
  28. PublicNuisance
    Apr 4, 2022
    9
    I give Portal a lot of praise because it manages to take a genre I don’t normally like, puzzle games, and make it highly enjoyable for me. Part of that is it’s humour, which is fantastic, but it also take’s what is a very basic concept and makes it complex without being annoying. At it’s core you make up to two portals, but it’s up to you to figure out where to put them and how to use themI give Portal a lot of praise because it manages to take a genre I don’t normally like, puzzle games, and make it highly enjoyable for me. Part of that is it’s humour, which is fantastic, but it also take’s what is a very basic concept and makes it complex without being annoying. At it’s core you make up to two portals, but it’s up to you to figure out where to put them and how to use them to get to the end of a room. What I loved most was that for most of Portal it was very logical, it didn’t feel cheap or trying to be overly difficult for no reason. While a few times I felt stumped for a bit I always was able to figure things out because the game wasn’t being cheap in any way. The voice acting for Glados was some of the best I have seen and really made what would have been a great game into a classic. The end credits still make me smile to this day. The graphics were decent for it’s time, neither mind blowing or an eye sore. They have a very clean look to them for much of the time until near the end where you get into the bowels of the facility. The clean looking rooms were nice although the more dingy parts later showed the age of the engine more. The game does a great job of dropping hints about the lore as well as tying it into the Valve universe with Half-Life.

    I played Portal on Linux. It never crashed and I didn’t notice any bugs. There are nine graphics settings; four AA settings; six AF settings; a v-sync toggle and an FOV slider that goes from 75-110. Alt-tab didn’t work. You can manually save whenever you want. Performance was fantastic which wasn’t shocking given the age of the game.

    Game Engine: Source
    Graphics API: OpenGL
    Disk Space Used: 3.88 GB

    Graphics Settings Used: 8xAA; 16x AF; 100 FOV; v-sync on; all settings at highest except blur off
    GPU Usage: 17-60 %
    VRAM Usage: 1009-1448 MB
    CPU Usage: 3-11 %
    RAM Usage: 3.1-4.2 GB
    Frame Rate: 132-144 FPS

    Portal is a game that many will enjoy and still holds up today. It was a lot of fun and combines great game play with voice acting and presentation. It also does a great job of not overdoing it and not overstaying it’s welcome. Anyone should at least try the demo to Portal. I finished it in two hours and thirty one minutes. I paid $49.99 CAD for it as part of the Orange Box years ago and it is easily worth it’s current price tag of $11.49 CAD.

    My Score: 9/10

    My System:

    AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 16GB DDR4-3000 CL15 | MSI RX 580 8GB Gaming X | Mesa 22.0.0 | Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500GB | Garuda Soaring White-tailed-eagle | Mate 1.26.0 | Kernel 5.17.1-zen1-1-zen | AOC G2460P 1920*1080 @ 144hz    … Expand
  29. evanshtup
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    The 2nd best puzzle game ever made, only second to it's sequel. The character writing and world building that takes place is just spectacular especially for such a short game.
  30. sebastianali
    Mar 7, 2022
    7
    El juego es increíblemente adictivo, innovador e ingenioso. Ademas de tener un apartado artístico sublime. Desgraciadamente el juego es muy corto, durando al menos unas 3 horas, y si bien hay contenido extra al terminar el juego, este se siente como un relleno y no como algo que sume a la experiencia con nuevas mecánicas y cosas así. La historia también siento que podría haberse explotadoEl juego es increíblemente adictivo, innovador e ingenioso. Ademas de tener un apartado artístico sublime. Desgraciadamente el juego es muy corto, durando al menos unas 3 horas, y si bien hay contenido extra al terminar el juego, este se siente como un relleno y no como algo que sume a la experiencia con nuevas mecánicas y cosas así. La historia también siento que podría haberse explotado mucho mas. En parte me gusta lo sutil que es (lo mismo va para el diseño de niveles), sin embargo, quedan muchas cosas al aire y esa "conexion" con Half Life que intentan hacer sale de la nada misma. También siento que el humor a veces se hace pesado y la canción de los créditos es la única que destaca.
    A pesar de todo lo malo, Portal es uno de los mejores juegos de puzzle de la historia, contando con mecánicas y diseño de nivel muy buenos y gráficos y lore atrayentes, pero que no termina de explotarlo del todo como uno querría debido a su tan corta duración.    … Expand
  31. G4bri3lxD
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    A good video game, it's not a masterpiece either, but... it accomplishes its goal of entertaining and offering an interesting story; in the playable aspect it is very good despite the fact that the whole game consists of solving puzzles and/or tests to advance, this is due to its short duration of 1 hour approx., which helps the game not to become repetitive and boring .

    The story of    A good video game, it's not a masterpiece either, but... it accomplishes its goal of entertaining and offering an interesting story; in the playable aspect it is very good despite the fact that the whole game consists of solving puzzles and/or tests to advance, this is due to its short duration of 1 hour approx., which helps the game not to become repetitive and boring .

    The story of the game is interesting, in this we are introduced to Chell, a test subject who wakes up in the Aperture Science facilities; an underground research laboratory. Where a robotic voice speaks to him and tells him that he will have to pass all the test chambers that will be placed on him. Later she tells us that by passing all the tests she will be rewarded with a cake and that we can also go with a team of psychologists, but, as she progresses, she will realize that all this was a farce. And she will be forced to escape from there no matter what, so that in the end, Chell in her attempt to escape ends up encountering the machine that was talking to her all the time, named GLaDOS, and finally Chell "destroys" her and " escape" from Aperture Science".

    In conclusion, Portal is a video game that has more virtues than flaws, and it ends up being an entertaining video game, with a somewhat confusing story that leaves us with more questions than answers, but in the end it is still a good video game and nothing more.    … Expand
  32. 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 semplici. Un ottimo titolo ancora oggi, invecchiato molto bene a quasi 15 anni dalla sua uscita. Da giocare assolutamente
  33. Pohch
    Feb 21, 2022
    4
    Старый паззл. Для любителей беготни с портальной пушкой вполне неплохая игра, для всех остальных - проходняк.
  34. gautamkumar633
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    The most unique and creative game I have ever played. Glados is one of the greatest villains in gaming history I think.
  35. Topoide
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    Impresionantes puzzles e historia, un juego que se debería jugar no importa la época
  36. 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
  37. 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!
  38. 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
  39. Ignac
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    This game is awesome. Not only because of the clever puzzles using the portal gun but also because of the atmosphere that the abandoned megastructure of Aperture Science creates. I really recommend it to both the players who like challenging puzzles and players who seek atmosphere and lore.
  40. CoffeeMan8916
    Jan 19, 2022
    10
    Legend, Best Game Ever.
    절대 잊을 수 없는 경험
    인류 게임역사에 남을 명작
  41. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    9
    2편이 완성작이라면 1편은 아이디어를 내놓음으로써 그 기반을 깔아놓은 작품이다. 하프라이프와 세계관을 공유함으로써 세계관을 확장시킨건 덤.
  42. Bodislav
    Jan 16, 2022
    7
    *Brain upgraded* .
  43. Toffeltrasa
    Jan 15, 2022
    9
    This game is great. I was suprised at how good it was for such a short game.
  44. Mezu5
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    + Amazing puzzle design
    + Accessible for people who don't play puzzle games or FPP games
    + Fantastic writing
    + Timeless visuals

    The still unmatched king of puzzle games.
  45. petrkozak13
    Dec 13, 2021
    9
    A little game called Portal changed everything. It was part of the Orange Box and I could never imagine how good it was.
  46. badmuchachob
    Dec 5, 2021
    9
    The atmosphere is unparalleled to any other game I can think of. Portal is best enjoined with no prior knowledge of the game and played alone with no distractions. Each puzzle strikes the right balance between challenging and never getting stuck, and the core gimmick is genius. I highly recommend everyone to play it.
  47. B00tador
    Dec 5, 2021
    8
    Lacks the magic of Portal 2, but it's still really cool. Play them both, but this is very much in "tech demo" territory.
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. dullaz
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Игра очень зашла, проходится быстро(2 часа), не особо сложная и концовка удивила.
  51. Pembroke_Watts
    Nov 23, 2021
    8
    Portal is a simple yet brilliant game. Would definitely recommend this game to anyone, especially considering how cheap you can find it on steam.
  52. PizzaW0lf
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    Portal is a first-person puzzle game made by valve and released in 2007. It combines the brilliance of the portal gun and the source engine to provide satisfying puzzles to solve.

    - Story The story of portal is fairly simple with a lot of undertones and lore for the player to interpret. You start off in a test chamber and are filled with the duty to run the experiment. As it turns    Portal is a first-person puzzle game made by valve and released in 2007. It combines the brilliance of the portal gun and the source engine to provide satisfying puzzles to solve.

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    Story

    The story of portal is fairly simple with a lot of undertones and lore for the player to interpret. You start off in a test chamber and are filled with the duty to run the experiment. As it turns out, While the base story is very simple it serves the purpose to motivate the player enough to get to the end. However, if you look into the lore it provides a much deeper context to the game. Small tidbit, the portal universe actually takes place in the same universe as half-life and there's a rivalry going on between aperture labs and black mesa. Another point towards the story is the subtle storytelling through the game art and walls. Kinda like Metroid and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the wild.

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    Gameplay
    The gameplay is where this game really shines through like a hidden gem. It makes use of the brilliantly made portal gun to solve puzzles on the next level. You can use it for various situations like using momentum to launch yourself higher or transport other objects like a companion cube. You really have to play it to know it but overall the gameplay serves its purpose well for this type of game.

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    Presentation
    I'm not much of a graphics guy so i'll keep this segment short. The graphics in this game are well done. And by 2007 standards this game makes great use of the source engine. It's not Crysis but it does look good and runs really well.

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    Conclusion
    While I feel this game is slightly over-hyped it really does a great job immersing you into the world of portal and has really great level design akin to a Nintendo game. I would highly recommend picking it up especially on a sale.    … Expand
  53. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  54. Ave-Nar
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    A great implementation of mixing a 3D platformer, a puzzle game and a brilliant story. The atmosphere and the humor are also fitting. I can recommend this game (and its sequel) to literally everyone.
  55. EriSChaves
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Um game tão revolucionário em sua época que ainda permanece incrível nos dias de hoje!
  56. uninvited_guest
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    One of the best puzzle games ever and the one to start all the "lab with something messed up" genre of puzzles. Timeless because of its simple and unique gameplay. Story is not impressive. Beautiful environments. Great sound design and dialogues.
  57. jgmj921
    Oct 28, 2021
    8
    Creative though not challenging enough. Great game to start a classic series
  58. SakYandal
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Despues de terminar la campaña de 3 horas (aprox) de este juego, puedo decir que se me torno algo corto. Algo que el juego supo hacer muy bien, fue crear una atmosfera de soledad perfecta. El diseño de los niveles y los puzzles estan muy bien trabajados y algunos se me hicieron bastante complicados. Los gráficos a pesar de ser antiguos, son bastante agradables a la vista, aunque laDespues de terminar la campaña de 3 horas (aprox) de este juego, puedo decir que se me torno algo corto. Algo que el juego supo hacer muy bien, fue crear una atmosfera de soledad perfecta. El diseño de los niveles y los puzzles estan muy bien trabajados y algunos se me hicieron bastante complicados. Los gráficos a pesar de ser antiguos, son bastante agradables a la vista, aunque la estética del juego es simplona por tratarse de un laboratorio.
    La trama no es nada del otro mundo, no quiero dar spoilers pero la trama no es el punto fuerte de este juego.
    La banda sonora es casi nula, en los pocos casos que la música este presente, será de acuerdo a la ambientación psicológica del juego (soledad) osea, son tonalidades de tipo melancólicas.

    A los amantes de los puzzles les recomiendo este juego encarecidamente    … Expand
  59. Alexander_1996
    Oct 12, 2021
    7
    Why is this game rated 9.2? Is it a good puzzle-platform game? Yes, but nothing more. I don't even have much to say about it beside the fact it is a good AND funny puzzle-platform game which I liked pretty much but to rate it 9+? Are you out of your mind? The game simply lacks the scale and timeplay to be among "best of the best" (I wanted to add "depth" to the list but then I thoughtWhy is this game rated 9.2? Is it a good puzzle-platform game? Yes, but nothing more. I don't even have much to say about it beside the fact it is a good AND funny puzzle-platform game which I liked pretty much but to rate it 9+? Are you out of your mind? The game simply lacks the scale and timeplay to be among "best of the best" (I wanted to add "depth" to the list but then I thought about it for a second and decided that Portal is quite deep as for a puzzle so no, it has no problems with "depth").… Expand
  60. FamilyJules8x
    Oct 10, 2021
    7
    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?
  61. 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
  62. Nickolababaiko
    Oct 1, 2021
    9
    Отличная игра головоломка с видом так сказать из глаз)) Интересная идея....интересные задачи...интересная главная злодейка(веселила всю игру) Советую.
  63. dalyw
    Sep 29, 2021
    8
    Great game and extremely origin. Would recommend. Short and sweet, easy playing!
  64. grimreapersims
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  65. bruhman54
    Aug 2, 2021
    9
    Portal is a fantastic game. If you like puzzles and they do get a but tricky then its the game for you. It seems simple but has a darker story behind it and I love that in games. Theres also a surprising amount you can do after you beat it with the bonus maps and trying to get gold on all of them which would be the hardest part of the portal game experience.
  66. 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
  67. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good goodgood good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good… Expand
  68. ilya_zotov24
    Jul 6, 2021
    8
    _Good game _
  69. 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
  70. Tromble
    Jun 28, 2021
    7
    Portal is a fun experiment by Valve with interesting implications to the greater Half life Universe.

    Portal never really escapes the feeling of being an overgrown tech demo even at its most creative or sinister.

    I'd recommend Portal to anyone who is a fan of Valve's other work or is intrigued by the premise.
  71. Eerik2077
    Jun 23, 2021
    10
    This is a great game, very cool otmasfera! Interesting puzzles, and the plot I really liked the co-op is also cool definitely 10/10!
  72. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    отличная головоломка основанная на порталах, и с запоминающимся юмором и сюжетом.
  73. Dalemurman
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Portal is a experience you can't get anywhere else, the game-play is simple and fun with puzzles that will
    test your mind to the limit. The portal gun is a really fun tool with loads of uses. I picked this game up when i got steam and the Portal bundle is a great deal with both Portal 1 and 2. I really enjoyed this game, please buy this game you won't regret it.
  74. Instable
    Jun 8, 2021
    9
    Very interesting puzzle game with its unique features. It was extremely fun to exploit its main mechanics)
  75. Mindkiller7522
    May 26, 2021
    9
    5/25/21-5/25/21 100% Story

    Terrific game! It blends puzzles with storytelling in a way that other games aspire to and manages to balance comedy with a bit of scifi horror expertly. You wake up in a laboratory and are immediately instructed to perform tasks that measure your ability and puzzle solving skills. There are some really clever story ideas that most people will have had    5/25/21-5/25/21 100% Story

    Terrific game! It blends puzzles with storytelling in a way that other games aspire to and manages to balance comedy with a bit of scifi horror expertly.

    You wake up in a laboratory and are immediately instructed to perform tasks that measure your ability and puzzle solving skills. There are some really clever story ideas that most people will have had spoiled like I did, but the less you know about the story, the better. I really envy the people that will be able to go into this blind.

    The puzzles mostly involve using your trusty portal gun to move one thing somewhere else (either yourself, or a cube). You get pretty far in before they are challenging, but by the end you do have to use your brain quite a bit.

    Really, this is a classic video game that everyone should experience. Highly recommended!    … Expand
  76. Redume
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Игра разработана 2007 на движке Source что очень даже не плохо
    Игру можно пройти за 3 часа а можно не управиться и за 8 часиков
    Графика, сюжет, юмор (что не в каждой игре есть) игры не плохо сделаны Не забывай-те что тортик - зло    Игра разработана 2007 на движке Source что очень даже не плохо
    Игру можно пройти за 3 часа а можно не управиться и за 8 часиков

    Графика, сюжет, юмор (что не в каждой игре есть) игры не плохо сделаны

    Не забывай-те что тортик - зло
  77. BoogieReviewer
    May 24, 2021
    10
    The writing was brilliant and the gameplay was so satisfying. Portal is one of the best video games ever made that improves upon anything that previous titles in the genre offered. Portal has a unique charm that you can't find it in any other game, Valve put love and passion behind this project. The director has done a wonderful job with the art style and the story was one of the bestThe writing was brilliant and the gameplay was so satisfying. Portal is one of the best video games ever made that improves upon anything that previous titles in the genre offered. Portal has a unique charm that you can't find it in any other game, Valve put love and passion behind this project. The director has done a wonderful job with the art style and the story was one of the best stories i ever played in video games. The game's short length cannot downgrade Portal's undeniably high value. Portal is a experience that you have to play.… Expand
  78. GogglesofCritic
    May 23, 2021
    10
    Portal presented Valve at their best. Making innovative games that pushed the industry forward. Portal was a short game indeed, but its impact is still going on. Nowadays many of us want to experience a new portal title and that says something. Portal wasn't perfect, it was flawed indeed but at the same time it was an unseen masterpiece that pushed the industry forward, and showed manyPortal presented Valve at their best. Making innovative games that pushed the industry forward. Portal was a short game indeed, but its impact is still going on. Nowadays many of us want to experience a new portal title and that says something. Portal wasn't perfect, it was flawed indeed but at the same time it was an unseen masterpiece that pushed the industry forward, and showed many people games are high-art.… Expand
  79. FabuJono
    May 17, 2021
    10
    Yes, i know Portal was short and it lacked a more complete story but... This game was such an artistic masterpiece. Portal's Meta narrative certainly helped the industry to move toward more complicated stories and the gameplay (back in 2007) was something so new and innovative that revolutionized how developers designed a video game.
  80. kndr
    May 11, 2021
    5
    It is okay puzzle game. Good but becomes repetitive. There are not many enemies or enough changes to keep gameplay fresh.
  81. 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!
  82. FredGner
    May 5, 2021
    9
    Great game with great concept, it's a really short game yet has a low replay value (?)
  83. kitru
    May 4, 2021
    7
    Игра проходится за 2 часа, но очень весело, один раз (в начале) даже пришлось залезть в интернет за решением, в целом даже тупой пройдет (как я), must-play
  84. Plankman
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    Portal had the same ideas and concepts but combined them in a shape and form that presented one of the most influential and unique video games ever.
  85. slat3r
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    Don't be deterred by the age, it looks like it could have been made yesterday. Coming in at a short 3 hours, it is definitely worth clearing your afternoon, getting comfy, and enjoying the charm Portal offers. Worth a play? Definitely!
  86. ReviewedMan
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Portal is short, but just like Half-Life 2 there is nothing like Portal Out there, that's why this game is so beloved.
  87. TremendousMan
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    After playing Portal you will realize that Valve can offer a new thing without sacrificing anything else, it's just a shame that we never got episode 3 and we will never get, nowadays i use steam a lot alongside buying retail copies but if steam was the reason valve stopped making games, it wasn't worth it.
  88. IntheNameofUno
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    For me portal is valve at their best. Creating something so original and unique that till this day there's nothing like it out there, portal is one of those games that everyone from every age and place can enjoy and appreciate. Truly a masterpiece.
  89. elefsar
    Apr 22, 2021
    7
    Good mechanics, puzzles and new way to do it. Enjoyable. Need someting longer.
  90. the_GEX_rating
    Apr 6, 2021
    0
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  91. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 27, 2021
    8
    Головоломки с порталами интересные иногда бывают трудными также порадовала GLADOS, как она во время подкалывает главную героиню финальный бой так себе.
  92. 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
  93. ErayTellezi
    Mar 15, 2021
    6
    Bulmacalar ilk başta çok basitti. Son bir kaç odada bir iki yerde internete bakmak zorunda kalsam da genel olarak kolaydı. Hikayesi de oldukça sıradandı.
  94. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    9
    ALTIN zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  95. nazarkin123
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece and a great beginning of Portal series. Strongly recommended to everyone.
  96. DesertCamel
    Feb 24, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me, this game is a seriously different puzzle game. I have never seen a game where I opened a portal and completed puzzles.

    The part I hate the most about Portal is that it ends so fast and is a little easy

    But I have to say that the boss system of this game is a little better for me. It gave me a good feeling to take the falling flat boots and burn them to kill Glados XD I think I'm a villain.

    I will give 8 points for this game    … Expand
  97. MrTheMan
    Feb 21, 2021
    9
    The only bad thing about it is the length, on replays I can finish it in 30 minutes.
  98. 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
  99. Firekirb74
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    I love this game almost as much as I love the companion cube.
    Almost.
    I couldn't even kill it, I used glitches to keep it alive.
  100. AhnHundtReviews
    Feb 7, 2021
    9
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Art & aesthetic
    in Story and Graphics: 7/10 Story: 8/10 Emotional Resonance: 7/10 Soundtrack: 10/10 Ending: 10/10 Urge to Play: 10/10 Fun: 10/10 Overall Rating: 90% Embarrassing to say this but yes, this was my first time playing Portal. Pretty late to the party lol. Yeah, I really loved it a lot. The gameplay is perfect, open for creativity for each    Gameplay: 10/10
    Art & aesthetic
    in Story and Graphics: 7/10
    Story: 8/10
    Emotional Resonance: 7/10
    Soundtrack: 10/10
    Ending: 10/10
    Urge to Play: 10/10
    Fun: 10/10

    Overall Rating: 90%

    Embarrassing to say this but yes, this was my first time playing Portal. Pretty late to the party lol.
    Yeah, I really loved it a lot. The gameplay is perfect, open for creativity for each individual run and stays timeless. I started to play games like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. recently and realized that other games from that era don't hold nearly as much up as Portal. IT IS pretty much a perfect game. I wouldn't mind giving this a 10/10, but I feel like in it's simplicity, it ceases to be an "INCREDIBLE" experience. It is friggin' good, but...you know, it does a lot with a little but I feel like a 10/10 is doing a lot with a lot, if you get what I'm saying. Great, short game. Can't wait to get on Portal 2.    … 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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