I paid for Portal 2 three times on three different platforms. First one disc for Xbox 360, then Steam and finally Switch, Compared to 2007’s Portal, this sequel is a very different animal. For starter… Read more
I keep getting this garbage on Steam and everyone who plays this will be bored in seconds. I hate this nuisance of a game. The humor is incredibly difficult and comes off as very annoying and know-it-… Read more
When the first Portal was released it was conveniently released along with Half-Life 2, its two expansions and Team Fortress 2 forming the award-winning Orange Box. It was the only unreleased piece av… Read more
Valves second take on the dimension bending puzzler genre is nothing short of artistic beauty. When it comes to level design, story, dialogue, and character interactions Portal 2 is second to none in… Read more
Portal was released in 2007 as part of a much larger package called "The Orange Box", which was a series of games all released for the price of one standalone game as a Valve corp. apology for the len… Read more
I make it a point quite often in my (so far rare) game reviews that I'm what's often referred to as a "Jaded Gamer". I don't often get the same joy out of titles, that others do, and along with a redi… Read more
Portal 2 has been a greatly anticipated follow up to Valve's sleeper hit Portal (see Orange Box). Its a First Person Shooter Puzzle game, and yes that might sound confusing but since 90% of people rea… Read more
If you never played Portal in 2007 then you missed out on one of the most mind-bending and humorous games from that era. In fact if you didn't play the first portal you should probably stop reading th… Read more
I usually hate when people discuss Valve games as they seem to hold Valve on this unattainable pedestal of perfection in game design. I never thought the Half Life games were the pinnacle of game desi… Read more
Portal 2 continues where the first game left off without any fundamental changes. The players finds himself back in the testing facility and has to do through a bunch of test chambers again. As an uns… Read more
The Short Pros - Returns to the world of Portal with more crazy puzzles and added mechanics - Somehow manages to take the 2-3 hour charm of the first game and reinvent and reinvigorate it for a 6-8 ho… Read more
Valve has an unfortunate disorder of not being able to release a game with 3 at the end of it, whether it be Team Fortress 3, Half Life 2: Episode 3 or even just Half Life 3. While this has angered so… Read more
At it's heart, Portal 2 , Valve 's 2011 first person puzzler, is a dystopia. In the tradition of dystopian fiction, it takes a negative trend from the society of the time, and asks what that society w… Read more
Though it is not known, I actually have most of a review for the Orange Box. I played through all of Portal, Half-Life 2 and some of Episode 1. I never had any intention to play Team Fortress 2 of cou… Read more
Arriving 4 years after the breakout success of Valve's Portal, Portal 2 is a fine piece of digital storytelling that is without a doubt one of the best games of the year. You play as Chell, a woman be… Read more
If the original Portal was a perfectly paced game that benefited greatly from its simplicity, than Portal 2 is a work of genius. And if the single player portion of the game is wonderful, and shows Va… Read more
Many others have already sung this game's praises in great detail, so I will simply say that all the hype surrounding this game is well deserved. The puzzles are mind-bending, but have just the right… Read more
Portal 2 surpassed my fondest expectations. I was surprisingly amused with the 1st installment and utterly enthralled with the sequel. This an absolute gem of a game. Lost of surprises and challenges… Read more
Portal 2 is the follow up to the unique and inspired Portal from 2007. Portal was a short but incredibly tight and smart game budget game, while Portal 2 is being sold as a standalone product which ha… Read more
I've been waiting to review this game until I finished multiplayer, and now that I have, I can give it the 5 stars it absolutely deserves. The single player campaign really warrants the rating by itse… Read more
I loved the comedy in it, Steve Merchant really helped make the game what it is. I am yearning for more but it’s hard to distinguish whether or not if it is from a fantastic story or the fact it feels… Read more
I'm not usually one to start off reviews with such hyperbole, but in the case of Portal 2 it's necessary. Because the above isn't simple hyperbole; it's fact. Portal 2 is a game made of nothing but th… Read more
The sequel to Valve’s mini-game, Portal, Portal 2 picks up where the previous game left off, but now chock-full of more humour, story and insane puzzle solving than ever before. As a huge fan of the f… Read more
I played through this game's single player mode on PS3 around when it came out earlier this year, but because of the issues Sony had getting PSN back online, by the time I was able to get the game onl… Read more
Please note : I have took good care not bill is many details and spoil this game with in this review, please enjoy. Playing Portal 2 is a dream. I am not through the main campaign, though I am third f… Read more
I thought Portal was a great game, but Portal 2 is even better! As you would expect from a sequel, it revisits a lot of the same concepts (even some of the same test chambers), but it also adds a lot… Read more
Usually I would have a written review as well as a video. However, the text of my Portal 2 review was lost. Therefore, I have uploaded the video here. Please do not dismiss this post solely on it's le… Read more
I was the only person in the world who thought that the original Portal was a decent but ultimately forgettable little puzzle game, apparently, because the majority of the gaming audience received the… Read more
So I justI recently finished Portal 2, Single player and some Co-Op. I wanted to just give my two cents on the game Story- When you compare this games to its predecessor In terms of story, you can see… Read more
I finished Portal back when I picked up a copy of the Orange Box on Xbox 360. I really enjoyed the puzzles that were both challenging, but not mind blowing and the very surprising story line. When Val… Read more
Portal 2 is the followup to Portal which was originally a pack in the the Orange Box. Portal 1 could not have held up as a stand alone product which is why many people were doubting Valve’s decision t… Read more
I went in to Portal 2 with very high hopes, and walked out completely satisfied and never so excited to have played a game. Portal 2's single player is an amazing experience, forcing players to REALLY… Read more
Portal 2 is the follow up to the unique and inspired Portal from 2007. Portal was a short but incredibly tight and smart game budget game, while Portal 2 is being sold as a standalone product which ha… Read more
Normally I don't like puzzle games, but something about the original Portal made me feel compelled to try it. I fell in love after just a few minutes and wanted more. Portal 2 is exactly what I wanted… Read more
Portal 2's gameplay is GREAT! the story, AWESOME!! and the voice actors, best i ever seen in a long time and it's longer than the original Portal on the Orange Box which is Freaking Awesome!!! and lat… Read more
Portal 2 is a video game developed by Valve for PC, Mac, Xbox 360, and PS3. I am reviewing the PC version that includes Steam Play (Valve’s online gaming service for PC and mac) for Mac and PS3. You c… Read more
See this and other reviews at halfemptyenergytank.com ! Situation: This is a review of the Single Player campaign in Portal 2. I haven’t had the time or a buddy with time to play through the Co-Op cam… Read more
Impossible to play without having a big grin on your face, Portal was revered for being a creative experience with some genuinely funny dialogue. This time around, they've taken what made Portal great… Read more
By Cody Newill Portal was a surprising experience for a lot of gamers, myself included. Valve made an incredible acquisition when they hired the student team behind Narbacular Drop to make a game expa… Read more
Below is the review for the single player campaign of Portal 2 and contains spoilers. Portal is an epic experience. From the gripping opening to the closing seconds of the game it is rollcoaster of pu… Read more
Portal 2 is a spectacular game that's both easy and difficult to review at the same time because there's plenty to say about what's good, but also I want to make sure I do proper justice to it. This r… Read more
So, video games. Hmmm. I've played a fair amount of video games, I feel comfortable calling myself a gamer (though I don't define myself by that label) and I would also like to think that I have relat… Read more
With the first Portal we were given a bite sized puzzle game that introduced us to the mind bending concept of portals, physics, and momentum. And in this sequel we get a full blown title with a more… Read more
The 2007 collection of Valve hits that made up the Orange Box was an amazing deal for gamers. Whether you were new to Half-Life or not, there was plenty of gaming to be had. With Half-Life 2 and it's… Read more
portal 2 is a great game and it really is a portal two another dimension in more ways than one. in the first way, it breathes life into the flaccid genre, and shows game developers what to do, it show… Read more
I, like many other video game fanatics was a huge fan of the original Portal. The gameplay, narrative, and environments of the game captured my mind in a specific way that no other game was able to do… Read more
I played the first Portal after my wife purchased The Orange Box. I wasn't t much of a fan of Gordon Freeman's adventures, but Portal seemed a worthy distraction while the disc sat in our X-Box. I fou… Read more
I often wonder what a proper sequel should represent, should it be very similar to the original but with slight improvements? Or perhaps be radically different but with familiar themes? Even if I coul… Read more
I played through the first Portal and loved every minute of it. However, from the initial announcement right up to when I put the game in I felt like Portal 2 might suffer from being too much Portal.… Read more
Simply put, if you don't buy this game then God will kill a kitten... and a puppy! Whoever played the first Portal knew that it was a great concept. A short, but very funny and well made game. This is… Read more
Was it fun gaming experience? -Yes- ----What I liked---- The Story -I was engaged the whole time The Tutorials -Don't be scared of this game, Valve gets you thinking with Portals with great Tutorial r… Read more
Upon having completed Portal over three years ago I felt as though I’d just played a near perfect game. So where does that leave its sequel? After all, it’s a game that manages to improve upon everyth… Read more
Portal 2 review Portal 2 does the unexpected, it takes a critically aclaimed story and expands it in ways that did not seem possible. In Portal 1 the story seemed to focus around Glados and the enviro… Read more
This is silly. A review for Portal 2 ? Why? The game has a known quantity of fantastic – it's a lot of fantastic. Did you expect less? Unrealistically expect much more? Portal 2 is fantastic and I sup… Read more
Portal 2 expands and improves on its predecessor in almost every way, by moving away from the clinical looking test chambers of the original to more organic looking enviroments, the game is fare more… Read more
Slight spoilers regarding the events of Portal. Also this review covers only the single-player experience. The co-op was unavailable to me at the time. I'll admit it. Offing multiple dudes with a vari… Read more
Writing a review for Portal 2 is difficult. This game is jam-packed with memorable moments and expertly designed gameplay. I had such a great time with it, I just want to write a review that says "THI… Read more
Odds are likely that if you owned a decent rig or a console by the time The Orange Box hit store shelves back in 2007--you bought it and experienced a little game called Portal . For the uninitiated,… Read more
Platform: Xbox360, PS3 and PC Certificate: 12 Developer/Publisher: Valve Genre: First person puzzle platformer The single most defining moment of Portal 2 comes fairly early on in the game when you ar… Read more
Bundling Portal with The Orange Box a few years back was a great move by Valve. Portal , while fun, was a short almost side game in the series, but felt complete and well tuned. When Portal 2 was firs… Read more
First things first: This review is spoiler free. Back in 2007, Valve released a product called The Orange Box which offered five games for a damn good price: Half-Life 2, HL2: Episode 1, HL2: Episode… Read more
Portal 2 is too short. Not in the "wow this game really didn't give me what I paid for" way but in the "wow this was so fun, I really want to do a whole lot more!!" The puzzles weren't particularly di… Read more
Portal 2 is a magnificent game, from start to finish, from single player to cooperative, from technical specifications to story telling. If you are a person looking for the evolution of gaming, Portal… Read more
Portal was a game that was released with the Orange Box and ended up being the most popular game of that neat little package. The paradigm shifting puzzles made gamers think in very unique and creativ… Read more
If you're a PC player who uses Steam, then it was incredibly hard to miss all the excitement around the Potato Sack and ARG Valve came up with to promote this game. Over the course of weeks players fo… Read more
The first Portal was an amazing game that came out amidst 2 giant pc games (Half-Life 2 and Team Fortress 2) on the Orange Box. It is a testament to how good portal is that it was the most impressive… Read more
The first Portal was a triumph of modern game design: fun, challenging, funny and overall an original experience. The combination of mind bending 3D puzzles, humour that was genuinely funny, and a cle… Read more
If you liked the first one, it's impossible not to be head over heels for this game. The story line, voice work, and structure is the best I've played since Red Dead Redemption, and has the feel of a… Read more
I won't bother with a long preamble since you know roughly what Portal 2 is and are probably thinking about whether to get it now or wait for a price drop. Before I start I feel I should also say that… Read more
I went into Portal 2 expecting more of that same great experience I had in Portal. A few second into the game I could tell that this sequel was more then just a cosmetic makeover of its predecessor. I… Read more
Portal could have been great. The concept was ingenious: a gun that shoots portals is a very cool thing indeed, and allows for some amazing level design. Unfortunately Valve screwed up by making the p… Read more
Portal has become a household name in gaming, the first iteration being nothing more than an experiment which became a phenomenon that Valve, and the student developers of Narbacular Drop , could neve… Read more
I've just finished my first play though of Portal 2 and I'm feeling a bit ripped off, especially considering I only bought it today and it cost €50 . It took me around five hours to complete (the Stea… Read more
The original Portal, is quite simply, one of the best games ever made. Its narrative is appropriately vague, tight, and absolutely hilarious. The gameplay is also equally as brilliant. Portal 2 takes… Read more
Portal 2, simply put, is intelligent, innovative, and massively entertaining. At least, that’s what it says on the back of the box. But the truth is, the game is so much more than that. Portal 2 deliv… Read more
NARRATIVE Luckily for Portal 2, its writing is good enough to carry the rest of the game. Without the strength of the narrative the rest of the design of Portal 2 just feels lazy. Portal 2 picks up a… Read more
Portal 2, simply put, is intelligent, innovative, and massively entertaining. At least, that’s what it says on the back of the box. But the truth is, the game is so much more than that. Portal 2 deliv… Read more
When writing up my thoughts on Portal 2 I had two options 1. I could attempt to be spoiler free and vague with my thoughts essentially smearing my review in a thin layer of Vaseline like vagueness or… Read more
The witticisms, portal mischief, and unique puzzles are back, but this time there is more. If you loved the first Portal, you will love Portal 2. What makes Portal 2 a masterpiece is how much it draws… Read more
There's something really special about the Portal franchise, and it's not just because of the dark humor or brilliantly-designed puzzles that escalate the experience. It may be the fact that with each… Read more
Valve hyped up Portal 2 massively and were talking about it like some epic game with a long story and long coop. They did the whole ARG thing which I didn't take part in but they kept allowing people… Read more
I'm not one for writing long reviews, so I am going to keep this short. The game is really good, no doubt; the humor hits well and often, the old portal gameplay is made fresh again through the inclus… Read more
2007 was arguably one of the best years in game release history. That year, a dozen or more AAA titles released, hitting the pockets and calendars of gamers everywhere. The Orange Box is one example,… Read more
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