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Portal 2

Portal 2

April 18, 2011
Electronic Arts
4.6/5.0(6,145 RAWG ratings)
~11h playtime
Metacritic 95
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PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox 360 · Linux · macOS · Xbox One

Great

Overall, players have overwhelmingly praised Portal 2 for its engaging puzzles, humor, character writing, and unique gameplay mechanics, positioning it as a classic in gaming. The few negative comments expressed frustration with the puzzle difficulty and some aspects of the storytelling, but these seemed to be outliers compared to the overall enthusiasm for the game.

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About This Game

Set in the Half-Life universe, Portal 2 is a first-person puzzle game where players, as Chell, navigate complex test chambers with a Portal Gun to escape an evil AI. The game features new mechanics, captivating dialogue, and a mix of humor and challenging puzzles that have made it a classic.

Highlights

  • Engaging and satisfying puzzles that challenge players
  • Strong character writing infused with humor
  • Captivating and well-paced story
  • Memorable voice acting and character interactions
  • High replayability with mod support and co-op gameplay
  • In-depth level editor for custom experiences
  • Culturally iconic items like the portal gun and companion cube
  • Unique blend of puzzles and first-person action.

Platforms

PlayStation 3
PC
Xbox 360
Linux
macOS
Xbox One

Multiplayer

Co-op Supported

Game Information

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Player Reviews

Great

Overall, players have overwhelmingly praised Portal 2 for its engaging puzzles, humor, character writing, and unique gameplay mechanics, positioning it as a classic in gaming. The few negative comments expressed frustration with the puzzle difficulty and some aspects of the storytelling, but these seemed to be outliers compared to the overall enthusiasm for the game.

Pros

  • • Excellent puzzles that provide a satisfying challenge
  • • Strong character writing and humor
  • • Engaging and well-paced story
  • • Great voice acting and memorable characters
  • • High replayability and mod support

Cons

  • • Some puzzles can be overly complicated
  • • Couple of players found the story convoluted
  • • Long loading screens can detract from the experience
  • • Frustration with co-op achievements requiring friends

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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Portal 2 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portal 2 worth playing?
Portal 2 has a great reception from players.
When did Portal 2 release?
Portal 2 released on April 18, 2011.