I downloaded the trial version and very soon after that bought the full version. Simply put, this game is great! I love video game innovation and this is full of it. The levels are challenging but doable. There is a zero frustration factor and a great level of satisfaction after solving each puzzle. This is a great game to just chill out to. I'm sure there we'll see more of this 'portal' concept. It's a blast finding a surface to port to. And looping through portals to gain momentum is AWESOME. This is a puzzle game in FPS format, which puts you right into the puzzle. It's not a very long game (which I also like). If you do like a long game, the challenge maps and accomplishments will surely keep you entertained long after after you beat the game. I'm not sure if there are extra downloadable maps, but I'll be sure to keep my eye out for that.
To be clear I am not reviewing Portal, which stands as one of the greatest and most innovative games of all time. Portal is a short, sublime classic and if you don't already own it as part of the superb Orange Box compi... Read Full Review
I never owned The Orange Box and I only have a Mac so I never played Portal until this release. This just further exemplifies what's so great about XBLA, WiiWare, and PSN. Short games that never have a dead moment and do... Read Full Review
