Portal 2
About Portal 2
Portal 2 is a critically acclaimed first-person puzzle platform game developed and published by Valve Corporation. The game is a sequel to the iconic 2007 game, Portal, and features a combination of innovative gameplay mechanics, storytelling, and humor that made its predecessor a classic.
The game puts players in the role of Chell, a human test subject trapped in the Aperture Science facility. Players must use a portal gun to create portals on surfaces, enabling them to navigate through a series of increasingly challenging levels. The portal gun can fire two separate portals, allowing players to teleport themselves and objects to different points in the level.
Portal 2's gameplay mechanics are bolstered by the game's writing and humor. The game's dialogue is sharp, witty, and often surprising, making it one of the most memorable aspects of the game. The story of Portal 2 is also a major selling point for the game. It follows the return of the first game's villain GlaDOS, who was thought to be destroyed at the end of the previous game. Alongside new characters such as Wheatley, the game tells a story of betrayal, revenge, and redemption that is both suspenseful and satisfying.
The game features an extensive single-player mode, featuring more than 12 hours of gameplay. The game also includes a cooperative multiplayer mode, where players work together to solve puzzles through a series of levels designed specifically for two players. The mode features new characters and puzzles that require teamwork to solve, making it a unique and fun way to experience the game.
In summary, Portal 2 is a groundbreaking and innovative game that combines brilliant puzzle gameplay mechanics, excellent storytelling, and clever humor, making it a must-play game for all gamers.
- Metacritic
- 95
- Release date
- Developer
- Valve Software
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts, Valve
- ESRB
- 10+ everyone
- Platforms
- Xbox One PlayStation 3 Linux PC Xbox 360 macOS
- Website
- thinkwithportals.com
- /r/Portal
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Mike Morasky
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Tim Larkin
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Joshua Weier
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Michael Abrash
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Chris Green
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