Portal

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 6390 Ratings

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  1. Anto_Napo
    Apr 17, 2023
    9
    Have I really to rate this game ? (I will do it)

    This game is really good, in this review, I will not talk about the good points but about the bad points.

    1) The game is to short (I know it was a bonus game in the orange box).
    2) The less steps challenge.
    3) THE CAMERA SHY SUCCES
  2. nDix
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Perfect game, short but perfect. It doesn't lack anything, it is just perfect (IMO better than the sequel). It is a must for all players, one of the most revolutionary and best games ever
  3. Menaga
    Aug 8, 2022
    7
    Recommended
    5.4 hrs at review time
    Gameplay 7/10
    Music and sound 7/10
    Screenplay 8/10
    Technical 7/10
  4. reviewingguy
    Apr 8, 2023
    10
    portal is a single-player puzzle game, that has a lot of pros and almost zero cons, so let me list off the pros and cons

    pros: + the game makes your little monkey brain actually think on how to solve the levels and makes you smarter + most of the achievements are challenging, and fun to do + after you complete the game you can play bonus levels + the game has some comedy cons: -    portal is a single-player puzzle game, that has a lot of pros and almost zero cons, so let me list off the pros and cons

    pros:
    + the game makes your little monkey brain actually think on how to solve the levels and makes you smarter
    + most of the achievements are challenging, and fun to do
    + after you complete the game you can play bonus levels
    + the game has some comedy
    cons:
    - there is an achievement that is super hard to get unless you cheat your way out of doing it
    that's about it for the pros and cons, however i'm not done yet
    i'm flabbergasted that some people hate this game, because the game teaches you the basics and then leaves you alone and you have to slowly figure it out for yourself how to optimally figure out some puzzles and if you are stuck on a level for a long time, finally figuring out the solution fills your brain with dopamine.
    that's about it from me, the game is good and is a must-buy.    … Expand
  5. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    9
    gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  6. OliverMayor
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This has got to be one of the best valve games ever made. the song at the end is amazing

    PS im still alive    … Expand
  7. DarthJ
    Aug 28, 2022
    9
    Very interesting puzzle game with its unique features. It was extremely fun to exploit its main mechanics)
  8. 3ls0ul
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  9. Danvie
    Oct 7, 2022
    6
    Игра очень короткая, сложных головоломок от силы 1-2, так-то неплохо, но не за полную цену и уже лучше Portal 2 купить в 2022-то году.
  10. coso132
    Oct 16, 2022
    9
    You cant not play this game if you own a pc, this game is so iconic there is nothign about it which hasnt already been said. Not a 10 because i think the 2 is better
  11. Solar_Carpenter
    Oct 17, 2022
    10
    I really love this game. It has nice puzzles. Stylish design. GLaDOS is my love. The cake is a lie.
  12. Mastereed
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    LUCKILY… STILL ALIVE

    BEFORE WE BEGIN: The game was tested in the Still Alive version, 100% completed and the platinum trophy has been obtained. A WILD PORTAL APPEARS!: Portal, as a typical Valve title, features impeccable level design and attention to detail right from the start. From the first minutes of play, everything is structured to create an exponential learning curve;    LUCKILY… STILL ALIVE

    BEFORE WE BEGIN:
    The game was tested in the Still Alive version, 100% completed and the platinum trophy has been obtained.

    A WILD PORTAL APPEARS!:
    Portal, as a typical Valve title, features impeccable level design and attention to detail right from the start. From the first minutes of play, everything is structured to create an exponential learning curve; initially the player will find himself inside a closed cell as Chell, a young girl who has been hired to test some new Aperture Science technology. Apparently, the capsule in which Chell lingers would appear to have no way out, but after a few seconds, thanks to the appearance of a portal, the player will be free to begin testing the various chambers of the Aperture facility. From there on, the player will be faced with several tests, and when he or she has mastered the potential of the blue portal, he or she will also unlock the orange one, kicking off the full potential of the game.

    A NEW CUBY FRIEND:
    As can be inferred from the name of the game or the introduction of the reviews, it is all about using portals, mainly two, one blue and one orange. These portals do not have different characteristics, but are actually unlocked at different times so that the player can figure out how to use one at a time. Several other mechanics are present, which in the same way as the portals are explained right from the start, namely the use of cubes to press buttons; obviously it is very intuitive as a mechanic, but combined with the use of portals to reach tricky buttons makes it more fun and complicated. Other mechanics rely on dodging and destroying deadly turrets, or repelling energy orbs in order to activate passages. Plot-wise, the first chapter does not hold a candle to the second, with a rather simple story with few narrative twists.

    HEY, THAT’S ME!:
    Graphically Portal awakens perfectly to a game of its era; moreover, due to its simplicity the game becomes almost immortal. Obviously, the aesthetics of the logos and the use of colors are excellently done.

    HEARING THE RADIO:
    From an audio standpoint, there is not much to discuss; the use of sound effects to make clear the use of the various game objects and their interaction with the environment is excellent.

    ACHIEVEMENTS:
    The achievements in this title are fairly simple and quick to complete. The Still Alive version of Portal provides several extra levels to tackle and two challenges in the campaign that are rather tough, namely finishing the game without ever being hit by turrets and finishing it by going only through orange portals. The latter is an obvious nod to the Orange Box collection and provides a more thoughtful approach to the game's puzzles.

    BUT WHY 9?

    PROS - CONS:
    All in all, the original Portal does not have much to discuss; all the pros have already been mentioned in the parts above; of negative points, however, I personally struggle to find any, as it really is a near-perfect game. Small appreciable detail in both Portal is the Commentary mode, where the developers explain their approach in the making of this title, useful for young programmers or very curious gamers.

    RATING
    Gameplay: 10
    Music: 7
    Story: 8
    Puzzles: 10
    _    … Expand
  13. mirta78
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
    Took advantadge of black friday sales and finally got this gem I had lost before. Good game but I enjoyed Portal 2 more
  14. crispyburger
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    Portal is a simple, yet brilliant puzzle game. The concept of Portal is incredibly novel, especially for the time, and I think it has aged quite well. It's fun, challenging, atmospheric, and iconic.
  15. DieterfallCZE
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    great :)
  16. tonylattke
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Logre jugar este juego apenas ahora y realmente me encantó. Historia, mecánicas y gráficos son increibles, a envejecido muy bien y lo puedo recomendar a cualquiera
  17. PrototypeXD8
    Nov 17, 2022
    7
    >Students made a demo game with innovative seamless portal technology
    >Gabe Newell liked it
    >He hired these students at Valve
    >It's been a couple of years of development
    >Received, albeit posing itself as an experiment, but an excellent game with a great atmosphere of loneliness, deep lore and with the very technology of seamless portals
  18. Hyperfailure
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
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  19. xalugg
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
    Um dos melhores do mundo os graficos source são muito bons a jogabilidade e diferente do que qualquer outro jogo de puzzle nunca vi na minha vida essa mecanica de portais so nesse jogo e os puzzles são bem dificeis e a historia e mais ou menos
  20. ColeEngo
    Nov 30, 2022
    7
    Pretty fun puzzle game but nothing crazy and felt slow playing alone. A puzzle game I can actually complete is always welcome by me though.
  21. QUIICKCLAW
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    An excellent, physics bending adventure through the quirky and oppressive test chambers of Aperture Science.
    The various test chamber puzzles are all enjoyable. Even the earliest, more tutorial oriented, test chambers find ways to keep the player engaged with the puzzle solving and the later game puzzles are difficult but fair, yielding a solid sense of achievement when they are overcome.    An excellent, physics bending adventure through the quirky and oppressive test chambers of Aperture Science.
    The various test chamber puzzles are all enjoyable. Even the earliest, more tutorial oriented, test chambers find ways to keep the player engaged with the puzzle solving and the later game puzzles are difficult but fair, yielding a solid sense of achievement when they are overcome.

    GLaDOS is also a brilliantly written character that keeps you enthralled with every sentence.

    Portal is easily one of the greatest games of all time.    … Expand
  22. applecookie
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    I belatedly tried the portal of Valves' representative work, and I found out why it is called a masterpiece
  23. brokencinho
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    Lo jugue hace uno año aprox, teniendo en cuenta que era un juego del 2007 me parecio que no le paso el tiempo la experiencia fue super entretenida, buenos graficos, dinamico, mecanica de juego excelente! Recomiendo 100%
  24. LambdaLocator
    Jul 21, 2023
    9
    The best puzzle game ever made and yet again it reminds me of the golden days of gaming when valve actually made games...
  25. egeucer
    Mar 17, 2023
    8
    This gaming classic brought us this super good portal feature. Very original and fun puzzle game. I never actually paid attention but also storytelling method is also still valid in 2023 for me.
    No real downside for the game but only I'd like to mention that I am fun of tense atmosphere.
  26. felippex
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    I've always heard of Portal but It just never sparked me any interest. Until recently when I found out it was in promotion on Steam and I've decided to buy it.

    I just finished it and it was the best gaming experience I've ever had.
  27. SlashRevenge
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    A brilliant idea with the portal gun, the gradual introduction of new elements to the puzzles, a wonderfully built plot and atmosphere. My only complaint is that the game is too short!
  28. threeoftendie
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    Это одна из первых игр моего детства. И, несмотря на возраст и недостатки, о которых я сейчас узнаю от других, она не кажется мне плохой
  29. arllda
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    This game is like a prototype. The puzzles are short. It's not very confusing. As if Valve thought the game would not work, they made the game short and gave it together with the first orange box package.
  30. Cool_guy1234
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    I love this game so much. Like it left a huge mark on me being the first pc game I have ever purchased, and it was worthy of a purchase. The atmosphere makes me feel like I am just alone, with my only guidance being an AI. The soundtrack replicates this so well, with tracks like “taste of blood,” “self esteem fund,” and “android hell.” The gameplay is also very good as well, since itI love this game so much. Like it left a huge mark on me being the first pc game I have ever purchased, and it was worthy of a purchase. The atmosphere makes me feel like I am just alone, with my only guidance being an AI. The soundtrack replicates this so well, with tracks like “taste of blood,” “self esteem fund,” and “android hell.” The gameplay is also very good as well, since it revolves around solving puzzles with a gun that shoots portals (get cuz the game is named portal, you have a portal gun, what a revelation) and the icing of the cake (or a lie for that matter) is the story. It isn’t relatively a big cinematic story that has lots of characters and emotional moments, it’s just you, stuck in a chamber, alone, while an AI watches you solve puzzles.

    Overall, this game is a masterpiece, 10/10    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

8
#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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