Portal: Still Alive

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90

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 320 Ratings

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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] Portal: Still Alive features the full award-winning Portal single player game from Valve, plus a new challenge mode. Designed to change the way you approach, manipulate, and surmise the possibilities in any given environment, Portal has earned over 70 industry honors for[Xbox Live Arcade] Portal: Still Alive features the full award-winning Portal single player game from Valve, plus a new challenge mode. Designed to change the way you approach, manipulate, and surmise the possibilities in any given environment, Portal has earned over 70 industry honors for its innovative gameplay, with more than 30 "Game of the Year" awards. Break the laws of physics using "portal" technology to solve puzzles and survive in this darkly comic story weaving adventure with brain-bending puzzles. Experience the first first-person puzzle-action-adventure game with hours of single player gaming. The game includes fourteen brand new bonus puzzles to challenge even the most skilled test subjects. And, get a glimpse into the making of Portal: Still Alive with commentary from the developers. [Valve]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. 1UP
    100
    By making the game available to a broader audience and including several excellent challenges (along with all-new Achievements), Portal isn't merely alive -- it's stronger than ever.
  2. TeamXbox
    93
    I can’t imagine the emptiness your life has been up to this point without having experienced the joys of the Companion Cube or the awesome song over the end credits. Portal: Still Alive is your chance to set your life right.
  3. Talk Xbox
    91
    At the end of the day, as I've said many times before, this is an amazing game.
  4. Hardcore Gamer
    90
    The only downside is that GlaDOS has no new speaking parts, making the challenge levels feel lifeless. [Dec 2008, p.56]
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  5. Console Monster
    90
    Those yet to play Portal, this is the perfect opportunity to play possibly one of the sweetest games ever.
  6. GamePro
    90
    If you've never played Portal before all you need to know is that it's a must buy, plain and simple. Quit reading right now and download it.
  7. Gameplanet
    80
    Portal: Still Alive is ideal for Xbox 360 owners who want the Portal experience without any hassles. Log in, download, and play - but beware, it's not exactly a small file.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 47
  3. Negative: 2 out of 47
  1. EndymionU.
    Nov 10, 2008
    10
    I'm mostly posting this to respond to Perse Pappa's comment. This game was originally released as part of The Orange Box, next to I'm mostly posting this to respond to Perse Pappa's comment. This game was originally released as part of The Orange Box, next to Half-Life 2 and Team Fortress 2, although this is much added content that was not included with that release. It is a game deserving of a full release in and of itself. The game is innovative and invigorating. It is nothing like the majority of XBLA games out there. Production quality is that of a full release game. Furthermore, just because games on XBLA are normally "lousy" does not mean that there is not a minority worth purchasing (especially for the price). Braid is a shining example of this. N+ and World of Goo (available to Wii owners as WiiWare) are worthy purchases as well. Perse, you should play the game before you post.… Expand
  2. jdogginess
    May 27, 2011
    10
    When I played this the first time, I stayed up all night with my nephew and his foreign exchange girlfriend until we beat it. It transcendedWhen I played this the first time, I stayed up all night with my nephew and his foreign exchange girlfriend until we beat it. It transcended the language barrier. It was like nothing we had played before. It was clever, mind blowing, funny, challenging, innovative...just an absolute blast and completely engrossing. There wasn't much reason to play through again, and it only lasted one night (about 6-8hrs) but I will never forget the way it made a portal in my brain when I first stepped through one, saw myself, and went..."Whoa!".… Expand
  4. Xonatron
    Jun 27, 2016
    10
    My other favorite game of the past 10..15 years. (The other is Braid.) I love this game. One of the best indie games ever released. StillMy other favorite game of the past 10..15 years. (The other is Braid.) I love this game. One of the best indie games ever released. Still replayable too.… Expand
  5. RyanS
    Dec 7, 2008
    9
    Don't want to buy the Orange Box because you don't want/have Half Life and Team Fortress? Well this is for you. Portal is the best Don't want to buy the Orange Box because you don't want/have Half Life and Team Fortress? Well this is for you. Portal is the best arcade puzzle game to hit the 360 this year. Get it.… Expand
  6. Termin8ter
    Jun 10, 2017
    9
    Portal: Still Alive is an overall great re-release of 2007's Portal. The original atmospheric, yet humorous campaign is still there forPortal: Still Alive is an overall great re-release of 2007's Portal. The original atmospheric, yet humorous campaign is still there for newcomers and veterans alike to enjoy, but the developers at Valve have added a heap of new challenge maps that will stretch your brain-cells as you desperately scramble to complete them. Overall, these new challenge maps add an hour or two to your playtime, extending the playtime, which is good, because the campaign is pretty short. All in all, I would recommend getting Still Alive rather than the regular version of Portal 1, because it boasts more content to play.… Expand
  7. CodaHensley
    Apr 25, 2023
    8
    Wasnt expecting Portal to hold up as well as everyone says it does, but this is genuinely a very fun time with some very well designedWasnt expecting Portal to hold up as well as everyone says it does, but this is genuinely a very fun time with some very well designed mechanics. This first entry does feel like a bit of a demo, with only the last chapter having any sort of challenge or interesting story beats, but its a very long chapter as well, and takes up what feels like 25 percent of the game compartively.… Expand
  8. PersePappa
    Oct 25, 2008
    1
    I think it messes the idea of whole Metacrtici that games like this are rated and ranked in the top list with regular games. It's I think it messes the idea of whole Metacrtici that games like this are rated and ranked in the top list with regular games. It's ridiculous that this game gets over 90 points, come on guys, it's nothing but a lousy XBLA game. It's idiotic to say that XBLA games could be as good as normal games.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#33 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008