As I loaded up the game I was curious how exactly this portal business would work. I remembered watching the trailer about a year or so ago and thought back to that moment, when I thought portal would be THE GAME to play. Not because of the graphics or because it was being shipped as part of the OB. But because up until playing Pr&y, it was a novel idea (at least to me). So I start the game up and am ready. The games beginning is reminiscent of the HL2 games, but no surprise there huh? It constantly feels like HL2, the music, look and game play are all top notch and I cannot stress enough how talented the people that made this and HL2 are. As puzzle- makers they aren't, in my humble opinion, surpassed by any others. I loved Bio$hock, yet it lacked exactly this: a few puzzles here and there, something to get you to think, not just mindlessly aim and shoot. And this game does puzzle-solving justice. They aren't difficult for the advanced gamer but they might just give newbies a hard time. But if you want to put fun back in gaming, do hit this game up. You will NOT be disappointed. The only reason I don't give this game a 10 is that it's only a couple hours long. Maybe that's a good thing. See for yourself. Game on!
*** 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
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