It’s a testament to Valve’s ability to craft such an inspiring sequel out of a game that was, more or less, a very polished tech demo. There are few who would argue against them being the premier developer for the PC market, but with the release of Por...
Abstract: Highlighted by an expanded cast of characters, difficult puzzles, and extreme hilarity, Portal 2 builds on the foundation of its predecessor, crafting one of the most uniquely satisfying experiences of this console generation. The original Portal has amas...
Genius is an often overused word but Valve's work on Portal 2 is genius in the truest sense. The studio has exhibited exceptional creativity in the game, even compared to some of its other masterpieces. If we could give it 11/10, we would. ...
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Published: 2011-04-21, Author: Will , review by: gamespy.com
Excellent writing and voiceovers; challenging, varied puzzles; quite possibly the best co-op mode of 2011.
Loading screens are a bit too frequent; no Half-Life Easter eggs this time.
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Abstract: Never before has a review embargo had us screaming inside so badly that our mind eventually goes hoarse. We've wanted to shout from the rooftops about how Portal 2 not only betters the original Portal, but completely annihilates it. Portal, once a Valv...
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Immensely clever writing, Portal mechanics combine with new elements for delightful puzzles, Cooperative campaign creates intriguing situations, New characters are hugely entertaining, Smooth Steam connectivity lets you team up with PC players.
Frequent load times, No challenge maps or leaderboards to inspire competitive play.
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