Portal 2

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8.8

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  1. neomoonsevin
    Jan 22, 2023
    8
    Great game strange puzzles but you'll get through it in the end once you are understanding the flow of how to navigate this strange futuristic World
  2. XboxPro
    Jul 21, 2023
    9
    portal 2 is a good game but I don't think im going to play it that much cause i already beat it and i just don't think im replaying
  3. ApertureSc1ence
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly it's one of my favorite games. The humor is on point, the characters are well done and the ending was so cool! The reveal of having to shoot a portal on the moon with the prior knowledge of what Cave Johnson said about how moon rock a good portal conductor. I bonded with Stephen Merchant's character called Wheatley so much that when he betrayed me midway through the game, I felt so much emotion from his voice acting from Stephen merchant. Such and amazing game 10/10… Expand
  4. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Following on from the end of the original game, you are reunited with the evil robot with a grudge who insists on making you jump through scientific hoops, this time without even the pretence of cake. A highly original first person puzzle game with an added storyline and wicked sense of humour that requires knowledge of trigonometry, gravity and momentum with a hefty dose of lateralFollowing on from the end of the original game, you are reunited with the evil robot with a grudge who insists on making you jump through scientific hoops, this time without even the pretence of cake. A highly original first person puzzle game with an added storyline and wicked sense of humour that requires knowledge of trigonometry, gravity and momentum with a hefty dose of lateral thinking. Challenging and fun as well as rather unique.… Expand
  5. Thunderud
    May 22, 2023
    9
    Portal 2 takes what made the first game great and amplifies it by 10 fold. The puzzles are fun to try and figure out but never feel frustrating. If I'm stuck on a puzzle and I can't figure it out I feel like it's my fault rather then the devs creating stupid solutions. Also it is one of the best 2 player multiplayer experience ever.
  6. ExclusiveBaby
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    love the multiplayer on this game very fun solving the puzzles with someone else.
  7. CausticMisery
    Feb 19, 2023
    0
    Fun little short puzzle game by Valve with lots of charm and soul, especially great with co-op.
  8. frederik1478
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    The biggest problem is that the first game was a puzzle game with humour elements and this Fields mostly like humour game with puzzles in it.

    One of the things that annoyed me if it is how much of the time you have to stand still and watch things happened that didn't really happen so much in the previous one, but haven a lot here. And the first quote of the game feels most like a repeat    The biggest problem is that the first game was a puzzle game with humour elements and this Fields mostly like humour game with puzzles in it.

    One of the things that annoyed me if it is how much of the time you have to stand still and watch things happened that didn't really happen so much in the previous one, but haven a lot here.

    And the first quote of the game feels most like a repeat of the first one just with a much more talk villain that keeps calling you fat.

    but then there's something amazing you fill down to the bottom of the Earth and you meet The Legend the Lord ,,Cave Johnson.

    And you have to work together is the Nemesis and everything's becomes an amazing. This is where a game becomes it own and I feel like the Pulse is getting pounded again.

    latter half of the game keeps you on your toe and Storey just keeps getting warmed up and you have to play some really hard puzzle. It is so fun and I cannot recommend this game enough and the Co-op is the most fun you can have with your friend.    … Expand
  9. hector_bcn98
    Dec 27, 2022
    7
    Más de lo mismo del primero. Lo siento, me aburrió por la mitad, así que ahí lo he dejado. Mea culpa.
  10. Epicmonster5600
    Dec 5, 2022
    8
    Pew pew portal blast, honestly replaying this game was such a pleasant experience as I used to play it as a kid with my mum and we both adored it. Doing the little puzzles and what not, messing around with the portal. Now 11 years later looking at this game wow it had a bloody great story, with an amazing but small cast and there is so many mysteries to this day we don't know about andPew pew portal blast, honestly replaying this game was such a pleasant experience as I used to play it as a kid with my mum and we both adored it. Doing the little puzzles and what not, messing around with the portal. Now 11 years later looking at this game wow it had a bloody great story, with an amazing but small cast and there is so many mysteries to this day we don't know about and probably never will. This game was cool af.… Expand
  11. Mastereed
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    A PORTAL TO THE FUTURE

    BEFORE WE BEGIN: I start with the premise that I have played everything Portal 2 has to offer; thus the singleplayer, online co-op, and challenge mode. In addition, I got the platinum and I studied its various secrets. WAKING UP: The game, depending on which mode you are playing in, immediately begins by projecting you inside this huge facility, The Aperture    A PORTAL TO THE FUTURE

    BEFORE WE BEGIN:
    I start with the premise that I have played everything Portal 2 has to offer; thus the singleplayer, online co-op, and challenge mode. In addition, I got the platinum and I studied its various secrets.

    WAKING UP:
    The game, depending on which mode you are playing in, immediately begins by projecting you inside this huge facility, The Aperture Science Inc., which, however, seems to have aged from the events of the first chapter, leaving you guessing at the time skip of several years. From the very first minutes, whether you play in single player or cooperative mode, the game explains how to use the basic mechanics of portals, immediately putting your personal portal gun in your hands. The initial differences between the two modes lie mainly in the extra mechanics that the cooperative mode possesses, namely those of the various pings that can be used to communicate between the two players.

    THROUGH THE PORTAL:
    The game visually is incredible and immortal; even played eleven years after its release, Portal 2's graphics and colors remain delicate and appreciable, regardless of which console you try it on. The use of the Source Engine, used in the very famous Half Life 2, makes the graphics, physics, and animations of this game not only at the top of those existing at the time, but still comparable to modern ones. The setting itself, though subjective, is also truly unique and fascinating. Nothing in this game is left to chance; lighting and colors are always used wisely by the game designers to give players a sense of what to do and when.

    WHEATLEY SAYS:
    The sound part of Portal 2, being a puzzle game anyway, does not claim to be sublime. In any case, Valve has decided to create multiple unique Osts that perfectly match the style of the area in which the player is moving or the cut-scene being watched. Huge credit goes to the voice actors who have given the robots unique personalities (Wheatley is perhaps one of the robots, in the video game market, with the most unique personality, perhaps comparable only to the legendary Cl4p-tp).

    IN THE TESTING CHAMBER:
    Portal's gameplay, on paper, is a simple puzzle game that takes advantage of the mechanics of two interconnected portals. The beauty of the gameplay, however, is how this mechanic has been used both within the areas expressly dedicated to puzzles and in the story areas in an extremely precise and dedicated way; it is almost impossible to solve puzzles in manners not intended by the developers, and trust me that if you think you have found a cheese, even that was probably designed by the developers precisely to give you that frenzy of completing a level in an unintended way, thus giving you the urge to continue solving levels. What really drives the player to continue the game is that feel-good feeling you get after figuring out how to solve a puzzle, as well as the obvious desire to find out more about the history of this mysterious company. Finally, a nod to the game's cooperative mode, designed to perfection to give the same feeling for two players. The experience has been made fun and not at all repetitive for players, as the cooperative levels are unique and much more complex than those found in the single-player mode.

    ACHIEVEMENTS:
    Portal's achievements are very simple and push the player to play almost everything it has to offer. The only flaw, in my opinion, is the achievement that requires you to complete the entire course 4 in co-op and without ever dying, which, compared to those that require you to complete some in speedrun, does not suit the puzzle genre as much as the platforming genre. In addition, there are as many as two achievements that require completing actions with multiple players online, limiting in the future or for those without the online subscription.

    BUT WHY 9?

    PROS:
    The pros of Portal 2 are countless and have been amply explained in the previous lines. Portal 2 is a game that borders on perfection, rarely encountering bugs or unintended things; the graphics, animations, and direction are almost immortal. The story, for a puzzle game, is compelling and not at all trivial. The game length is almost perfect for the style of the game. The variety of levels is excellent. In short, Portal 2, like almost all of Valve's work, is a timeless masterpiece that still propels us into the future of puzzle games.

    CONS:
    Finding cons for this game is very, very difficult. The only small things that do not make it a ten are the lack of a menu to select specific levels. Also, a totally personal choice by a game designer in first place, without spoilers(those who have seen will understand), I would have left the final phase of the game (The elevator) in the hands of the player, so that he can really feel the freedom.

    RATING
    Gameplay: 10
    Music: 8
    Story: 9
    Co-op: 10
    _    … Expand
  12. dan-man
    Nov 6, 2022
    9
    From the age of golden age gaming, where games were games and gamers were gamers. This is a game made with passion and creativity, not like the garbage churned out these days. It has charm, personality, and passion in spades. My only criticism is the puzzles get tiresome and too challenging and I wanted it to end around halfway, but the lovable Wheatley and co, make up for it easily.
  13. Solar_Carpenter
    Oct 17, 2022
    10
    This is my all time favorite video game. Everywhere and always. I'm shocked by the gigantism of these levels. I am amazed by the drama of the solo performances of the characters.
    Puzzles just got a little easier. But much more varied. And they added an amazing co-op to the game. And unlike the PC version, here you can play co-op on the same screen with a friend in the same room.
  14. Awanka
    Sep 28, 2022
    9
    Valve doesn't miss. Portal 2 along with Portal are the best puzzles games in the history of gaming, and the second game maintains the very high standards of the original. Making a puzzle game is simple, but making a good puzzle game is actually quite hard, and developers almost never get it right. They either create puzzles that use bizarre Nintendo logic to figure out, or are justValve doesn't miss. Portal 2 along with Portal are the best puzzles games in the history of gaming, and the second game maintains the very high standards of the original. Making a puzzle game is simple, but making a good puzzle game is actually quite hard, and developers almost never get it right. They either create puzzles that use bizarre Nintendo logic to figure out, or are just reskinned math problems, or require the players to find hidden secrets on the map, or worst of all, require knowledge that the player doesn't have.

    A good puzzle should be solvable with all the tools that the player KNOWS he has, and the elements of the map in the puzzle should be apparent, and not hidden requiring an element of luck for the player to discover it. A GREAT game puzzle is intuitive within the game world, and should ideally require knowing nothing at all when the player starts. The only puzzle in Portal 2 that broke these rules was the one with the white goo, which isn't explained. It's a pretty cool mechanic though, and discovering what it does was awesome.

    Oh, this game is also hilarious, and has a very engaging storyline that unfolds while playing.    … Expand
  15. Dperks
    Apr 11, 2022
    9
    Portal 2 is amazing sequel that takes what made the first game so good and expands upon it. Puzzles are more brain teasing with all sorts of new elements for the player to play around with. The story is more in-depth with more charters that are all a joy to listen to my favorite being J K Simmons character mid way through the game. And the inclusion of a co op mode is genius and isPortal 2 is amazing sequel that takes what made the first game so good and expands upon it. Puzzles are more brain teasing with all sorts of new elements for the player to play around with. The story is more in-depth with more charters that are all a joy to listen to my favorite being J K Simmons character mid way through the game. And the inclusion of a co op mode is genius and is incredibly fun to play though with a friend. Honestly this game is amazing and a blast to revisit and while I do think its better then the first one in many ways I don't think I could pick a favorite. This one improves in many ways but there's something so charming about the original that allows me to pick that one up and play it whenever but regardless if you haven't already go play both Portal games. And hopefully someday we can get a proper sequel someday.… Expand
  16. RadPad
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    I've played it maybe a bit late in terms of time, but it made a lot of fun to play, sometimes I was stuck for way to long in one level, sometimes I just instant understood what to do and I always was sad about that. But it always was worth the time, because afterwards you can laugh, see stupid things and learn to love the game. It's one of my most favourite games of all time, but becauseI've played it maybe a bit late in terms of time, but it made a lot of fun to play, sometimes I was stuck for way to long in one level, sometimes I just instant understood what to do and I always was sad about that. But it always was worth the time, because afterwards you can laugh, see stupid things and learn to love the game. It's one of my most favourite games of all time, but because of the play duration (And I'm really sad about that) could be a bit longer, maybe it's because there's no third part, I am only able to say 9/10… Expand
  17. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Jan 18, 2022
    10
    Начиналась, не побоюсь этого слова, легендарная дилогия Portal буквально-таки с небольшого дополнения к могучей вселенной Half-Life, и впервые стартовая часть похождений храброй подопытной девушки Челл увидела свет в составе сборника знаменитого Orange Box. Даже в форме явного экспериментального короткометражного творчества Valve осуществила много интересных идей и в связи с тем, чтоНачиналась, не побоюсь этого слова, легендарная дилогия Portal буквально-таки с небольшого дополнения к могучей вселенной Half-Life, и впервые стартовая часть похождений храброй подопытной девушки Челл увидела свет в составе сборника знаменитого Orange Box. Даже в форме явного экспериментального короткометражного творчества Valve осуществила много интересных идей и в связи с тем, что публика весьма тепло приняла проект, я и сам, что уж умалчивать, был нешуточно заинтригован, Portal 2 стал лишь вопросом времени. Спустя 4 года в 2011-ом мы получили уже не просто крошечный огрызочек портальных загадок, а вполне себе полновесный сиквел с большим сюжетом с приличным хронометражем. По прежнему мы имеем дело с головоломками от первого лица как и в Still Alive с использованием портальной пушки, но во второй части за счет ускоряющей, прыгательной и портальной жидкости, а также реверсивного силового поля и знакомых по первой части лазеров горизонты квестовой составляющей стали просто незримыми. Не сказал бы что задачки Portal 2 подкидывает нам какие-то неразрешимые — очень даже всё было несложно, хотя нынешнее прохождение Portal 2 на XBOX уже было третьим у меня по счету правда с большим перерывом между двумя последними, но всё же не припомню я чтобы сильно мучался раньше. Главное понять что как работает, внимательно осмотреть местность и дальше всё идет как по маслу. Темп игры в Portal 2 спокойный и размеренный, никуда сломя голову лететь не нужно — можно досконально разобрать текущую локацию, продумать не торопясь алгоритм дальнейших действий, расслабиться в конце концов. Да в паре-тройке мест придется повыстреливать порталы на скорость в полете, но это так мелкие хлопоты. Ну будет еще финальный босс и там немного совсем нужно будет пошевелить телесами. А так в общем и целом залетаем медлееееееееееееенно в камеру испытания и под кофеек распутываем неспешно и в кайф несложный клубок головоломок. Сюжет в Portal 2 просто великолепный и как водится с юморком, очень грамотно вплетен в приятную рутину квестов. В процессе прохождения окунемся в историю создания огромной подземной лаборатории Aperture Science, узнаем о персонажах, стоявших у истоков ее возникновения, побываем в старых камерах испытаний, подружимся со злейшим врагом первой части, заимеем себе нового противника — в общем, скучно не будет я гарантирую. Отечественная локализация от Буки сделана выше всяких похвал!!! Эти прекрасные диалоги в Portal 2 очень хорошо продуманные и с учетом саркастической составляющей сплошь и рядом впитываются на ура, очень было бы жаль упустить что-то из всего этого приятного мракобесия в субтитрах. Игра хоть и вышла в 2011 году, но и спустя 10 лет она здорово выглядит и ощущается, впрочем Portal 2 не страдала никогда от перенасыщенного интерьера, минимализм—сила!… Expand
  18. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    Atmosphere: 10
    Enjoyment: 10
    Gameplay: 9
    Graphics: 9
    Music: 6
    Story: 9
    Total: 8.83
  19. Reeeb
    Jul 6, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Portal 2 is one of the most definitive games of the early 2010s, with excellent mechanics, writing, and gameplay. It takes the engaging and addictive puzzle solving from the first game, but expands the scope beyond simple test chambers to learn more about the world of Aperture Labs and it's decrepit facility. Exploring the story of the corporation over the years is a fascinating experience aided by GLaDOS' commentary and input when you find her in her potato body. The writing between GLaDOS and Wheatley on either side of the good/evil divide is absolutely impeccable, simply the best, as well as all the fun bonus dialogue and multi-level jokes that you can activate. Randomly following the commands of the evil AI or "The Part Where He Kills You" with achievement and all is so funny. The way that Portal 2's mechanics also are just a brilliant evolution of the first game's is seen in the likes of the various gels and tunnels, with them making the gameplay just that more advanced and fun. Brilliant music also adds to the game, of course including the great ending songs!

    Portal 2 is everything that makes Portal 1 great, and then some! An iconic and memorable game that defined the time it came out.    … Expand
  20. Fpscritic
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Portal 2 was the final product of Valve before going full Online with CSGO and Dota 2. Man, imagine what Valve would be if they continued releasing actual games. Half-Life Episode 3, Portal 3, a new team fortress game maybe the next left 4 dead and a lot of new IPs perhaps but money is evil.
  21. TheM4Enthusiest
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    This game absolutely blew my mind the 1st time I played it. Its story, its characters and its game play were truly exceptional. Each level brings to the table new elements and witty dialogue that makes this game feel amazing. Has become the best game that I have ever played.
  22. DieterU
    Apr 1, 2021
    9
    So great in so many aspects. The story, the puzzles, the multiplayer mode, the graphics, etc. I don't know why the multiplayer mode looks so much worse visually than the single player mode, though... And I kinda wish the multiplayer mode had more of a story. It is really good that they actually did design levels specifically for multiplayer and gave each player two portals. I bet a lot ofSo great in so many aspects. The story, the puzzles, the multiplayer mode, the graphics, etc. I don't know why the multiplayer mode looks so much worse visually than the single player mode, though... And I kinda wish the multiplayer mode had more of a story. It is really good that they actually did design levels specifically for multiplayer and gave each player two portals. I bet a lot of games would've just given each player one portal and send them through the normal single player mode.… Expand
  23. Broyax
    Mar 1, 2021
    2
    C’est nettement plus long que le premier Portal (trop long en fait…) et le semblant de scénario permet d’alterner de temps en temps une sorte d’exploration et les salles classiques de test (lesquelles restent la partie la plus intéressante du jeu, évidemment). Cependant, l’humour balourd est devenu trop envahissant et surtout super débile ; il n’apporte pas grand-chose ou rien pour ainsiC’est nettement plus long que le premier Portal (trop long en fait…) et le semblant de scénario permet d’alterner de temps en temps une sorte d’exploration et les salles classiques de test (lesquelles restent la partie la plus intéressante du jeu, évidemment). Cependant, l’humour balourd est devenu trop envahissant et surtout super débile ; il n’apporte pas grand-chose ou rien pour ainsi dire, a contrario des quelques nouveautés de gameplay qui enrichissent un peu l’expérience.

    Hélas, cependant, hélas, cette espèce de casse-couilles chinois de la téléportation devient de plus en plus pénible et répétitif jusqu’au moment décisif où l’on se retrouve bloqué. Je ne vais pas chercher une « soluce » mais retirer la galette du lecteur et caler la table avec. Quand c’est mal fait, c’est mal fait. Et c’est putain de mal fait.

    Par ailleurs, Valve n’hésite pas à nous resservir son vieux moteur Source (2004 !) adapté à la hache sur la 360 (grande promo de textures pourries et foire à l’aliasing) et franchement ça commence à se voir… un peu trop.    … Expand
  24. FortniteSteve
    Jan 25, 2021
    10
    This is a perfect video game. the game play is extremely fun and innovative. The story is engaging and surprising.
  25. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    OVERALL - 97%

    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics (for time) - 8/10
    Story - 9/10
    Game Length - 7/10
    Characters - 10/10
    Level/Area Design - 8/10
    Atmosphere - 8/10
    Sound Effects - 8/10
    Soundtrack - 6/10
    Replay Value - 10/10

    I wish there were more games like this. Massively creative and hilariously written.
  26. sergio123456
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Juego muy interesante que jugué hace unos años, el cual tiene un sistema de juego muy interesante con los portales, jugando con las físicas etc. Un gran juego que te hará pensar mucho, pero que no te aburrirá.
  27. PureReviews
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    This is no doubt the best game on the Xbox 360. It is fun for everyone, and a great place to start puzzle games.
  28. PalpetineSheev
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    J.K. Simmons and Stephen Merchant... Best. Casting. In. A. Videogame. Ever.
  29. FelipeLeao
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This game is simply amazing. A true masterpiece. If you are looking for something to be more than a great time, this game is way more than that, a true experience.
  30. brendo214
    May 22, 2019
    9
    Portal 2 hosts some of the best comedy and the best puzzles in any game I've ever played.
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#2 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#8 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#11 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 66 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 66
  3. Negative: 0 out of 66
  1. AusGamers
    Jun 6, 2011
    98
    Portal 2 is a triumph in every sense of the word, a wonderful experience from start to finish and one that you won't soon forget.
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  2. Thunderbolt
    May 23, 2011
    90
    Indeed, this is both mathematical and storytelling art-work; it teams a gripping narrative with an inventive gameplay mechanic that makes for an excellent and unforgettable ride.
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  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    May 22, 2011
    92
    A huge and stunning sequel, as witty as it is brain-bendingly challenging. [July 2011, p.98]
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