Portal

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  1. 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.
  2. PrincessRose
    Apr 24, 2019
    4
    I find it a interestingly unique concept but shallow and lacking any depth, just feels boring and repetitive.

    The environments all looks the same. The puzzles are ok and thankfully you don't need to be a genius to figure them out. I found the banter amusing, making me smile most of the time. Iam one of the few that thinks this game is an overrated gimmick, feel like it's a waste    I find it a interestingly unique concept but shallow and lacking any depth, just feels boring and repetitive.

    The environments all looks the same.

    The puzzles are ok and thankfully you don't need to be a genius to figure them out. I found the banter amusing, making me smile most of the time.

    Iam one of the few that thinks this game is an overrated gimmick, feel like it's a waste of time to keep playing.    … Expand
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    This game is so much fun. Amazing gameplay and funny. It doesn't take too long and you are bound to want to play it again.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. trarantino
    Dec 29, 2018
    9
    Игра шидевр! Просто лучшая игра всех времён и народов. Какая графика, какой графон!
  13. Gamesearcher1
    Dec 21, 2018
    8
    I wasn’t a person who enjoyed puzzle games much, due to there not being enough innovation in any of them. Then I played Portal and I was truly blown away. Yes, the game’s length is something that should be considered, even being completable in one or two sittings, taking only three hours. But its what it does in that time that really seals the deal. The portal gun is an incrediblyI wasn’t a person who enjoyed puzzle games much, due to there not being enough innovation in any of them. Then I played Portal and I was truly blown away. Yes, the game’s length is something that should be considered, even being completable in one or two sittings, taking only three hours. But its what it does in that time that really seals the deal. The portal gun is an incredibly well-designed and very interesting concept, and you’ll be hard-pressed to not muck around it at least once in the campaign. Throughout the game, new concepts such as turrets are added in to make more a challenge. The humour is great, with GLADoS’ dialogue being written nice, but the game also knows where to stop itself, a large reason why the game is so hilarious. The game looks pretty good for a 2007 game. It’s not bad looking by any stretch of the imagination, and you shouldn’t be playing this game for its visuals. To rap things up, Portal is a must-play due to its unique take on the first-person shooter genre, and while you might be scared of its short length, picking it up in the Orange Box is a brilliant idea.… Expand
  14. 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.
  15. killer1237
    Oct 24, 2018
    9
    It has interesting puzzles, hilarious dialogue, and unique gameplay mechanics, but lacks a variety of scenery.
  16. 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
  17. 6oni
    Oct 17, 2018
    9
    usually i dont like puzzles and plataforms but the creativity makes the difference here

    a short and easy game that will make you feel smart
  18. Inkognito_123
    Jul 19, 2018
    0
    Странная концовка игры. Ты умрёшь, а я буду жить - это как понимать? Игра на этом должна заканчиваться? Я убил эту машину, но она продолжает говорить и петь? Проходя эту игру, я думал, что играю в полуфабрикат.

    The strange ending of the game. You will die, and I will live is how to understand? The game on this should end? I killed this car, but she keeps talking and singing? Passing    Странная концовка игры. Ты умрёшь, а я буду жить - это как понимать? Игра на этом должна заканчиваться? Я убил эту машину, но она продолжает говорить и петь? Проходя эту игру, я думал, что играю в полуфабрикат.

    The strange ending of the game. You will die, and I will live is how to understand? The game on this should end? I killed this car, but she keeps talking and singing? Passing this game, I thought I was playing in a semi-finished product.    … Expand
  19. 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
  20. Diegochocho
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    Me sorprendió lo profundo que fue este juego, tiene rompecabezas entretenido, y una gran historia.
    La música de los créditos me hizo llorar :'(
  21. rogerroger
    Jun 24, 2018
    7
    I bought it because of this cult of some sort about this game. "It's awesome!" "You have to play it!" "If you haven't played portal you aren't a true gamer". I did. It was ok.
    But not awesome. Portal gun is admirable, the gameplay for a puzzle game was really good, but after 2h I was exhausted. I'm glad it was only 2h, because this experience could be very boring after 20 lvls. Overall    I bought it because of this cult of some sort about this game. "It's awesome!" "You have to play it!" "If you haven't played portal you aren't a true gamer". I did. It was ok.
    But not awesome. Portal gun is admirable, the gameplay for a puzzle game was really good, but after 2h I was exhausted. I'm glad it was only 2h, because this experience could be very boring after 20 lvls. Overall it's solid 7/10, and we have 2018 today. The portal logic was good and story depending on your attitude can be great. For me it wasn't great, but I can appreciate it.
    One simple idea and 2h gameplay around it. Great, but it's not a full product, just something like technology demo. For a game it should have more story to it or more mechanics. I don't know, I'm not the developer. My experience was quite good but it could be a lot of better.    … Expand
  22. Panica3643D
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Идеальная игра для своего жанра. Просто не к чему придраться.
  23. 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
  24. ashketchum
    Apr 12, 2018
    8
    Quality over quantity. The game itself takes around 2-3 hours to complete. The puzzles are well-designed and balanced in difficulty, and the atmosphere is set well, as the often quiet, sparse level design gives the atmosphere a strong sense of mystery. However, it feels far too short after completion, and there isn't much replayability once you play through it once. Also, the first fewQuality over quantity. The game itself takes around 2-3 hours to complete. The puzzles are well-designed and balanced in difficulty, and the atmosphere is set well, as the often quiet, sparse level design gives the atmosphere a strong sense of mystery. However, it feels far too short after completion, and there isn't much replayability once you play through it once. Also, the first few levels are extremely easy, but then just past halfway the difficulty seems to ramp up suddenly, and the length of the puzzles suddenly increases as well, which does feel slightly jarring initially. Still, Portal is a great game; well-polished and just generally fun to play.… Expand
  25. Shawndroid
    Feb 26, 2018
    10
    A really fun first-person ray-gun based puzzle game. Best one I've played so far.
  26. Nazar228
    Feb 26, 2018
    9
    A cool puzzle game. Only short for me. Valve could do when they wanted. I recommend!
  27. 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
  28. iddqd4
    Jan 22, 2018
    8
    Игра с хорошим дизайном, юмором, и пазлами.
  29. ConsoleArgonaut
    Jan 14, 2018
    8
    By now everybody knows portal.
    It's a nice little puzzle game with the special feature of a portal gun.
    The game is absolutely great. If you own a PC and have Steam installed you should own Portal, or it's sequel. Rating: Gameplay: 4/5 - Nearly perfect, some minor annoyances Level Design: 5/5 - Perfect for this game Soundtrack: 4/5 - Pretty great Story: 2/5 - Lacking Graphics:    By now everybody knows portal.
    It's a nice little puzzle game with the special feature of a portal gun.
    The game is absolutely great.
    If you own a PC and have Steam installed you should own Portal, or it's sequel.

    Rating:
    Gameplay: 4/5 - Nearly perfect, some minor annoyances
    Level Design: 5/5 - Perfect for this game
    Soundtrack: 4/5 - Pretty great
    Story: 2/5 - Lacking
    Graphics: 4/5 - The art style fits the game
    Length: 2/5 - Very short
    Replay Value: 4/5 - Much additional content to the main story
    Enjoyment: 5/5 - It was absolutely great

    Overall rating: 30/40 => 7.5/10 => 8/10    … Expand
  30. 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.
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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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