Very innovative game. Most of the maps are extremely straightforward and easy. There's really only 2 or 3 maps that took more than try to accomplish. Total game time at around 1hr 5 minutes. Could have been so much more. There are a few hidden areas and the song at the end is amusing ("that was a joke"). The atmosphere is interesting. It makes you wonder what went on in this facility. Hopefully it ends up getting linked to Half-Life in some way. Besides the easiness and shortness, it's still an entertaining game (for the hour it lasts). At least I have Episode 2 and TF2 (which are both great, btw).
*** PORTAL *** THE GOOD -Fantastic and innovative puzzles -Witty and highly entertaining dialog -Different ways to solve each problem -Delightful music during the credits THE BAD -Really short OVERVIEW... Read Full Review
Now, when I bought The Orange Box, this was the first game I played, and 3 hours later I was finished it. The games' length depends on how good you are at problem solving. For some it will take a few hours, to others it ... Read Full Review