Portal

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 6390 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 125 out of 6390
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  1. Xacarith
    Feb 14, 2009
    8
    I skimmed through the comments made here, reading mostly the lower rated ones. I will agree that it is a bit short, but has some replayability for those who want to take on the challenge maps. For those who say the game lacks story then they are either unobservant and/or unimaginative. No, it doesn't throw the story in your face, but from the very first things said in the game there I skimmed through the comments made here, reading mostly the lower rated ones. I will agree that it is a bit short, but has some replayability for those who want to take on the challenge maps. For those who say the game lacks story then they are either unobservant and/or unimaginative. No, it doesn't throw the story in your face, but from the very first things said in the game there are hints as much more going on than just this one test. Like all the tests before and what happen to those subjects. Where are all the people at? Glados killed them? But they had safety measures in place for that, so where are they? And where did you come from? Much left hinted at and unexplained. The plot is there, and deep, if you look. This game is very good, and there is much left to be done with it. I hope they do not rush the writing and development of the squeal, but also don't drag their feet in starting it.… Expand
  2. CaseyO.
    May 24, 2009
    9
    Portal is a fairly fun game with it's moments of action and suspense. It's puzzles also keep you going and wondering what happens on.. um.. Test Chamber 19, where you actually meet an unlikely person.
  3. JimS
    Jun 22, 2009
    8
    This was my absolute favorite game for about two weeks. Then I had all the achievements, and there's just so many times you can solve the same puzzles again and again before you go nuts. It needed another couple dozen levels.
  4. JamesD
    Sep 28, 2009
    9
    Alittle overhyped imo but still a brilliant concept with a fantastic sense of humour. It's been a while since playing a game was genuinely entertaining. only issue I have is that the autosave can sometimes leave you with little time to react and I can see it respawning you in impossible places if it messes up. Didn't happen to me, though.
  5. JosephD.
    Nov 12, 2007
    10
    Amazing Replayability, and challenges make the game still fun after you beat it.
  6. BillL.
    Nov 12, 2007
    9
    What a unique game. The last half totally caught me off guard, and it's a little overlong (-1 for that). The levels are fun and it's somewhat easy, so there's something for EVERYONE.
  7. HaroutH.
    Nov 13, 2007
    10
    I think this is the freshest Idea in a long time. It take FPS gaming to the next level and it adds a fun companion who tries to kill you numerous time. BRAVO Valve for another great gaming experience!
  8. Barry
    Nov 13, 2007
    10
    Great game that while short leaves you breathless for more and rewards creativity. Also don't forget the developer commentary. Well worth a look.
  9. SamB.
    Nov 14, 2007
    10
    Fun simple, being able go from one place to another with a few steps is amazing. only problem is it is too short.
  10. PhilG.
    Nov 14, 2007
    10
    Valve create the best games because they can.. and i'm glad i'm still alive to play them... If i had a hat, it most definitely would be off for Portal.
  11. JohnC.
    Nov 14, 2007
    10
    The most fun i have had in a long time, highly recommend this title.
  12. JoeI.
    Nov 14, 2007
    10
    Innovative, funny, and addictive - I just wish there was more. There were several laugh out loud moments in this game, I can't remember the last time a game made me laugh.
  13. PatrikS.
    Nov 16, 2007
    10
    One of the best, and most interesting games I've played, and the end song just tops it off. If you haven't played it already, get it now! You won't regret it.
  14. MikeR.
    Nov 19, 2007
    9
    After finishing the first dozen maps in under an hour, I was afraid the game would be too easy. But the difficulty increased exponentially. The last map, by itself, took me over 2 hours (about 6 hours in total). My only criticism is that the game should've been longer. Aside from that, Portal is an outstanding game.
  15. JosefM.
    Nov 23, 2007
    10
    I love it! No solving physical puzzles without having to kill anything in a FPS is great fun! The AI computer that communicates throughout the game added the humour and in a way interacted with the player. Great fun game.
  16. Mr.Finnigan
    Nov 24, 2007
    9
    Fantastically put together. Very smart and funny.
  17. TavisS.
    Nov 25, 2007
    9
    The best mod to be made from a first person shooter. My only complaint is that it was to short and easy. I finished it in about 2 hours & 30 minutes, I only died twice :)
  18. DaanV.
    Nov 25, 2007
    10
    although this is a short game, i think its real innovating game, with great gameplay. I sure hope they will make a sequel at it with more lvls.
  19. BL.
    Nov 26, 2007
    10
    Outstanding! A unique approach/concept that is fresh, intellectually challenging, and stimulating on multiple levels. I could not stop playing until I was finished. And the ending was simply excellent
  20. Travis
    Nov 26, 2007
    10
    This game reminded me a lot of the movie Cube where you were trapped inside some laboratory test chamber and trying to figure out why your there and how you can get out. It doesn't disappoint and is short enough to be a movie if you don't get too stuck trying to figure out the puzzles. Can't wait for a sequel as I really like cake.
  21. AdamL.
    Dec 14, 2007
    9
    Danny V., what the hell are you talking about? "Only good for renting, definately not worth the buy." Portal comes in the Orange Box and isn't even AVAILABLE to buy or rent on its own. Get a clue the next time you decide to tap that keyboard again. You're giving a bad name to all the "Danny V's" of the world.
  22. JoesbkS.
    Dec 17, 2007
    10
    Refreshingly different. preeminent voice acting. flawless build-up of the malicious atmosphere. and most importantly, the cake was delicious =).
  23. ColbyA.
    Dec 21, 2007
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. Great graphics, and COMPLETELY unique gameplay - something you won't see in any other game except maybe Narbacular Drop. In addition to it's creative, unique gameplay, it had a fun storyline with amusing characters. Only complaint, like others', is that the game is too short, but I suspect that it is because it ties in with the Half-Life 2 This game is absolutely amazing. Great graphics, and COMPLETELY unique gameplay - something you won't see in any other game except maybe Narbacular Drop. In addition to it's creative, unique gameplay, it had a fun storyline with amusing characters. Only complaint, like others', is that the game is too short, but I suspect that it is because it ties in with the Half-Life 2 storyline, so it is more of a lead-in in my opinion, a taste of what's to come, instead of a separate full-length game. I recommend this strongly.… Expand
  24. EvanS.
    Dec 23, 2007
    10
    Great game! As many of the people know, this game isn't long, but it is innovative and is a lead-in to HL2:ep3 where you get the portal gun. The only reason why this game was released was to test the reaction of the gamers to the portal gun and to help the gamers understand what the portals are. Portal is a VERY unique game and fun to play. Though it is not long and has almost no Great game! As many of the people know, this game isn't long, but it is innovative and is a lead-in to HL2:ep3 where you get the portal gun. The only reason why this game was released was to test the reaction of the gamers to the portal gun and to help the gamers understand what the portals are. Portal is a VERY unique game and fun to play. Though it is not long and has almost no replay value, it is a game that everyone should experience. Also it comes in the Orange Box, so it is almost intended as a side game and not a full one.… Expand
  25. TomW
    Dec 24, 2007
    9
    Myst meets Half Life!
    I want to give Portal a 10 but I cant. The game is far to short (about 4 hours). This is offset by some challenge levels following the end of the story line. A non-serious approach makes the game fun and light, and the distinct lack of things jumping at your face is a nice break. Helluva game, not your typical FPS.
  26. AdamK.
    Dec 26, 2007
    10
    Not only does the game have an epicly fun and innovative mode of transit (portals), but the amount of depth they create in the simple charicters and levels is amazing. Not to mention what's going on behind the scenes.
  27. Zedo_Mann
    Aug 16, 2010
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is addictive and short. I love to mess with the Portals though and sometimes I just get sucked into playing through it another time. I never get tired of playing through the puzzles and destroying GLaDOS.… Expand
  28. seandewar5
    Feb 12, 2011
    8
    Portal is a game which requires a lot of brain work and strategy. Portal also contains bags of humour and great graphics from the Source Engine which gamers are sure to love. The only problem I have with Portal, is how short the campaign is, but nevertheless, it is made up by how challenging the levels are.
  29. bernlin2000
    Sep 3, 2010
    10
    A very fun (and very short) little game, a FPS puzzle game, which is a genre I didn't enough know existed until now. This portal concept is something I would love to see in a straight puzzle game: no villains just tons and tons of puzzle maps to play would be amazing. However, I thought GLaDOS was a wonderful character (which is important, being the only one besides the player) who workedA very fun (and very short) little game, a FPS puzzle game, which is a genre I didn't enough know existed until now. This portal concept is something I would love to see in a straight puzzle game: no villains just tons and tons of puzzle maps to play would be amazing. However, I thought GLaDOS was a wonderful character (which is important, being the only one besides the player) who worked well as an insane killer robot. I barely fnished her off in the end, because I was having so much fun listening to her mocking dialog ("your file says you were adopted and you have no friends, ha ha!"). Highly recommend to anyone that likes puzzles or games that play with physics.… Expand
  30. FashionistState
    Aug 27, 2010
    10
    Excellent, addictive game.
    It has an inventive concept, a funny, well-observed (well, as much as it can be) script, and some lyrical dissonance at the end that'd make Todd Edward Smith flinch.
    Yes, it IS short, but I forgave this once I heard there's a sequel coming out.
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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
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#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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