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Amazing [Note: Team Fortress not included in this review]

Published September 7, 2008
5 out of 5 starsScore: 100/100
Pros
  • Incredible value
  • Portal = incredibly revolutionary puzzle game
  • Story is one of the best ive ever seen in a game (Half-Life 2)
  • Character emotion is stunning
  • Mission design is fun
  • Variety of enemies are great
  • Awesome ending

Cons
  • This game made me try and think of  cons for it for 5 minutes when really there is none

Presentation

Cutscenes, level of emotion, level design, everything is top notch.

5/5

Graphics

Portal - Great for just a puzzle game.
Half-Life 2 - Could be better but still well done. 

4/5

Gameplay

Portal - Amazingly fun and innovative. 
Half-Life 2 - Great puzzle solving aswell, good variety in map design, both are incredibly fun to play 

5/5

Sound

Voice acting is amazing, sound effects are incredible, environmental sounds are stunning. 

5/5

Lasting Appeal

It's 5 games in one package. Nuff said.

5/5

Overall

A must buy for anyone. One of the best next-gen games to date. Period.

Overall Score: 5/5




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