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Portal 2 vs Portal (video game)
Portal 2
21 positive (91%) · 1 mixed (4%) · 1 negative (4%)
Trust + time weighted: +87%
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We really didn't know how good we had it in 2011, huh? Portal 2, Uncharted 3, TES5: Skyrim, oh and a little game called Deus Ex: Human Revolution (DXHR). What a year! A real high water mark in the medium
I thought great now I know how to play Portal, Portal 2 should be a cinch. ... Not sure why it just clicked, but it's been known to happen with people who return to something after extended time. I'm going to finish it soon. So far, I'd give it a 8.5/10 Great
Parent context: It’s a perfect game. There’s probably 5-10 games I consider perfect, and this is one of them. Reply: Any time the game is brought up, I reiterate that this is one of the funniest pieces of media ever.
It’s a perfect game. There’s probably 5-10 games I consider perfect, and this is one of them.
Parent context: It’s a perfect game. There’s probably 5-10 games I consider perfect, and this is one of them. Reply: My only complaint is that it's too short! But I suppose it's better to leave people wanting more than overstay your welcome.
Portal (video game)
14 positive (88%) · 2 mixed (13%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +88%
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Portal is an extremely polished and focused lab escape experience with a focus on puzzle solving. I like playing a game with such focused and tight narrative with interesting puzzle designs.
Great! Now you're ready for Portal and Portal 2
A medium difficulty for a puzzle game imho. Portal is easy and Baba is You is hard for comparison.
I finished Portal and really enjoyed it! ... Now I’m working on the 100% and oh my god is it the worst. My self-imposed rule is not to use guides on the main game (which was fine here, I felt like 97% of the time once I figured out the solution, it was easy to actually execute) but they’re fine to get 100% (which are so necessary here because even watching videos and knowing what to do and that it will work can still take so many tries).
I started Portal. I definitely struggle with spatial awareness problems (those damn fold/unfold this cube ones on the SAT still haunt me), but I’m finding this just the right difficulty level. I really like that the penalty for trying something wrong is minimal or even nothing, and it’s really encouraged me to feel comfortable experimenting.