Portal 2

 Xbox 360
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1295 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 67 out of 1295
  3. Negative: 81 out of 1295
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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. 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.
  3. 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
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  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. ExclusiveBaby
    Mar 2, 2023
    9
    love the multiplayer on this game very fun solving the puzzles with someone else.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
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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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