Portal

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 6390 Ratings

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  1. genesisdoes
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    Portal is a game that gives you a glimpse into a really intriguing world without giving you too much information or overstaying its welcome. It's a fantastic puzzle game with all the great world building that Valve is known for and it also has some of the best writing in any video game to date.

    I don't have a whole lot to say about Portal other than I've been a fan for over 10 years now    Portal is a game that gives you a glimpse into a really intriguing world without giving you too much information or overstaying its welcome. It's a fantastic puzzle game with all the great world building that Valve is known for and it also has some of the best writing in any video game to date.

    I don't have a whole lot to say about Portal other than I've been a fan for over 10 years now and even though the game has gotten increasingly easier over the years, I still enjoy beating it every once in a while. Maybe its partially for nostalgia sake but I believe the game has decent replay value, given you don't remember how every puzzle is solved. My only complaint is that it's maybe a little too short but considering the price of the game, I'd say it's worth it. Also, like I said, the game probably would lose a lot of the charm if it overstayed its welcome. I haven't beaten Portal 2 in a very long time but one of the things I remember disliking is how long it was. The original doesn't have this problem.

    Portal has shaped meme culture, influenced countless puzzle games that followed it and helped maintain Valve's popularity during it's second era of game development. It's a near perfect little slice of puzzle game cake.

    *Keep in mind, the high rating is really only to show how good Portal is for what it is. This rating shouldn't be used to compare Portal to other games. Portal is near perfect for what it is but it wouldn't surpass a lot of the other games I've reviewed on this site when being directly compared with them. It's waaaaay too short to directly compare it to a full game experience.
    I beat this game in June of 2020 after beating it several times before.    … Expand
  2. Gevluah
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Portal is one of the best narrative driven puzzle games ever created, the only thing is that it's too short
  3. prakx9
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Juego con grandiosos puzzles muy ingeniosos y una mecánica de portales impresionante.
  4. L140
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    Прекрасная игра Прекрасная игра Прекрасная игра Прекрасная игра Прекрасная игра Прекрасная игра
  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. dullaz
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Игра очень зашла, проходится быстро(2 часа), не особо сложная и концовка удивила.
  7. Agentep99
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Portal is an incredible gameplay concept, that had an incredible game built around it. The story and pacing are good, the jokes are funny, and holy **** that 3rd act is something else
    Incredible game 9.5/10
  8. kimi1775
    Nov 9, 2020
    7
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  9. 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.
  10. nathano
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    One of, if not the best game I've ever played. The puzzles are of a good difficulty, but for me it's not the puzzles that made the game so great - it's the story and the atmosphere. The soundtrack, art style and writing combine to create a feeling of isolation, which is balanced by the humour to create what I believe goes beyond a game - I think that Portal was an experience.
  11. tensioly
    Jun 6, 2023
    9
    Portal es un gran juego de puzzles que a día de hoy se sigue sintiendo original e innovador. Lo que más destaca en este juego son sin duda su cuidada y característica jugabilidad y sus sorprendentes físicas, siendo estas últimas de las mejores que he visto en un videojuego. Cada nivel ofrece cosas nuevas y todas las mecánicas que ofrece la Portal Gun están muy bien desarrolladas ePortal es un gran juego de puzzles que a día de hoy se sigue sintiendo original e innovador. Lo que más destaca en este juego son sin duda su cuidada y característica jugabilidad y sus sorprendentes físicas, siendo estas últimas de las mejores que he visto en un videojuego. Cada nivel ofrece cosas nuevas y todas las mecánicas que ofrece la Portal Gun están muy bien desarrolladas e integradas. En cuanto a los gráficos, el juego no ha envejecido nada mal y esa estética que tiene contribuye a una historia plagada de ironía pero con un terror subyacente que ha conseguido transmitirme una sensación única. Esta historia es muy breve y sin complejidad, pero con pocos conceptos consigue ser espeluznante. A esto ayuda uno de los mejores personajes que he visto en los videojuegos, GLaDOS, ya que con su humor y sus diálogos consigue que el jugador se sienta incómodo constantemente sabiendo que está siendo utilizado como sujeto de pruebas. Cabe destacar que a nivel sonoro no está mal, y la banda sonora se basa en una simple melodía que suena en ciertas ocasiones pero que en el final del juego resulta en una canción inolvidable y magistral. Es cierto que la pelea final resulta algo decepcionante, o que quizá no todos los puzzles son extremadamente entretenidos; pero en su conjunto da una obra realmente sólida muy recomendable para todo tipo de jugador y a los amantes de los juegos de puzzles. 8,8/10
    (01/2022)    … Expand
  12. Fallconex
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    Certainly a must-play for everybody! A clever, funny, and adventurous game.
  13. 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.
  14. Relenea
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    Portal, gayet kısa oyun süresi, eğlenceli oynanışı, yeterli grafikleri ve hikaye anlatımıyla oynamaya değer başarılı bir yapım.
  15. Torgall
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Very unique idea for a game, that delivers some nice head scratchers. It's easy to see why this game is so popular.
  16. haluksarisel
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    This is another universe for puzzle game. Second game is better then that one; but it is very delightful.
  17. PassiveDre
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    The best puzzle game ive ever played. The level design is fantastic and well thought. This game really stimulates your brain with the puzzles. The dialogue is charming. Glados is one of the most well-written robots ever. The graphics look typical for a Valve game but still kinda hold up. I highly reccomend this game. 10/10
  18. vova22379
    Aug 3, 2022
    5
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  19. InterestingName
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Really well thought out game, although a bit short. When playing it, you're never bored, and the puzzles are never frustrating to complete.
  20. NinjaDiego
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    This game is short but enjoyable. Good puzzles and a very good story, ( creepy and scary at some point). The principal tool is simple but gives a lot of game to the gameplay. Recommended and buy it in the steam sale for 2$
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. UmberDie738
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    While i love Portal 2 more, the original Portal is still a fantastic game, timeless.
  26. da_one23
    Jul 25, 2022
    9
    I shat myself consistently throughout this game. A good game on top of food for weeks.
  27. 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.
  28. MaKu7
    Dec 31, 2020
    9
    Game is really good. Minimalistic surroundings of laboratory facility are background for nice, yet thought provoking, story full of humour. Portal definitely has aged well and still is great experience even in 2020.
  29. 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?
  30. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    Fun easy puzzle game took me around 5 hours to complete the robot its funny the end of the game imo is the best part of the game.
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Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best PC Game of 2007
2
#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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