Portal

if you wanna be still alive while also simultaneously wishing suicide upon yourself for being an idiot and not solving ez puzzle game is definitely for you also get portal 2 its peak

Short, but sweet as a cake.

Full price is a bit much, get it sometime when the Orange Box is on sale.

i luv the graphics and how EASY it is to speedrun the game

portal is a great game is so good even in 2025 looks great

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Portal is a classic and for that reason I think everyone should play it at least once. This is what I told myself about a week ago when I decided I would finally play Portal. I decided to challenge myself and get all achievements, which I did! Now having done that what do I think?

Portal is a game where you play as a Android who had to complete a series of test puzzles using portals, and are guided by the mysterious voice in the speakers. After completing them all you're promised cake :). However, strange things happen causing a change in events.
Portal is a decent game in all reality. There are fun puzzles, a somewhat interesting story that makes you want to learn more and understand, and some is a pretty unique concept. However, the game is incredibly short, quite outdated, and a little repetitive. The most frustrating part is that the ending is rather unsatisfying. Today I don't think portal holds up, but certainly is a time piece worth playing. Portals "Ribbon" or whatever you call steams equivalent to achievement hunting, was rather boring. "Camera Shy" and "Transmission Received" were the most fun and unique, but "Long Jump" and "Terminal Velocity" were somewhat tedious and annoying honestly.

So what is my overall rating? 5/10. You should play it, but don't expect it to live up to today's standards.

학생때 유투브로 영상보고 나중에 해야지 하다가 직장인이 되어 스팀으로 경험하게 되었네요. 영상에서 봤던 대로 퍼즐게임이라 재밌었습니다. 개인적으로 나레이션 기계 목소리가 재밌어요 ㅋㅋㅋ

The portal gun feels amazing to use, the turrets are oddly adorable they had no reason to be this cute , and GLaDOS keeps things hilariously unsettling. How they were able to make such an game is beyond me

The game itself is a lot of fun and most of the achievements are doable, although the 'Challenges' are excessive as the game is too finicky in my opinion to be making extreme limits on steps or time. Most people won't be able to do them without numerous save states or utilizing the developer mode to get 'God mode'. The Advanced maps are great though! I wish there were more of them.

recommended good story and fun gameplay

I played this first in 2023 and to everyone who hasn't yet, please do. It is by far one of the best story games you could play. Once you finish it, Portal 2 is even BETTER.

10/10
The characters' premise fits my needs of perspective.
This might not mean anything, and I apologize if this isn't misleading.
I don't leave bad reviews, all efforts are a perfect score.

Not a bad game but my only main issue with it, is the camera movement when it comes to fast teleportation while changing directions where u need to go and it can get yanky. i would like this game 10/10 but im at the middle of the liking it so its at 6/10.

Game-play wise not very bad since its a very old game threw out it shows a story telling of a character nothing much on them just they were made as a test subject for their chambers of a robot voice. Slowly building up as the place does not what it seems to be "friendly". Obstacle view can be very challenging but sightly annoying to get threw all the chamber levels although it makes you use ur brain alot to remember what u really need to focus around ur surroundings.

If ur aiming to complete achievements the difficulty i would say for them would be at a medium level. There are some of them that will take a lot of time to get even for the last 3 achievements that would require u to get bronze, silver and gold on the challenging section chambers. You think u got what it takes to 100% this game? (yes)

Friendly reminder this game will make u crash out on different parts of the levels even on extra modes that will take a few attempts to get use to (This game made me crash out several times) Play this game at ur own risk!! it will make u rage D:

Hope this review is useful for ya :3

Story is nice and i like there are bonus mapa and achievements after

This game is truly unique; I haven't encountered anything quite like it before. It was interesting and worth playing, although the mysteries were quite challenging.
The machine voice was initially very annoying, but ultimately, you get a form of revenge.
The ending was rather ambiguous, leading me to believe I should play Portal 2.
The ending music, especially with the machine voice, was very satisfying and engaging.
Overall, a solid 7/10.

Portal—an absolute masterpiece. Simple concept, genius execution. The puzzles are brilliantly designed, the physics feel perfect, and GLaDOS? Easily one of the best villains in gaming history.

It’s short but unforgettable. The moment you first step through a portal and see yourself from the other side? Mind-blowing. A game that proves you don’t need endless content to be legendary. CUUUUDO.

This game will forever be a lifelong classic. Made in 2007 but beats so many modern day games in terms of quality and enjoyment. Sit back and enjoy some cake!

Honestly goated game, the gameplay very original and revolutionary for its time, the atmosphere one of the most isolating and creepiest of all time, eventhough its short, its still one of the best games of all time, lots of replay value and extra content to enjoy for a couple of hours.

A staple in gaming, this game truly changed everything. It's a classic and I recommend it to anyone who hasn't played it before! It's fun and really short, and if you are feeling extra then I highly suggest the challenges (I couldn't do them but my boyfriend locked tf in)! 10/10!

Having completed the main campaign and started to dig into the new-game-plus content, I can say that Portal is one of the best games I've played in a very long time. I typically stay within a very small niche of strategy games and building games, but Portal clicks as a concept and simply executes perfectly. The music is atmospheric, the villain is a great time, and the game is monumental. Please play it!

Portal is a brilliant puzzle game where you wield the most powerful weapon known to man: a gun that makes holes in walls. Sounds simple, right? Well, just wait until you're flinging yourself across rooms at light speed and questioning your entire understanding of physics.

The game's humor is top-notch, thanks to the passive-aggressive, cake-promising AI, GLaDOS, who guides you through increasingly deadly test chambers. Oh, and the Companion Cube? You'll love it. And then... you'll regret ever getting attached.

It's short, sweet, and incredibly satisfying — unless you're prone to motion sickness. Then it's short, sweet, and slightly nauseating.

10/10. The cake is a lie, but the fun is real.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UIL5LubKSY&list=PLKuVMkePc-_Nzypa6sGA7fC2hCVyC0sgl

I bought this game a while ago and I personally love it, I come back to it every now and then when i'm bored or just feel like playing it and it definitely is never able to disappoint. This is one of my all time favourite games to play, even when you know what to do or how to solve a puzzle you can stop playing it for a bit and when your bored, come back to refresh your memory or do the challenge modes which make you solve each room with more care and attention to what you are doing to try and reduce the numbers to the minimum.

So after years of hearing great things about Portal I finally decided to check it out & see what the fuss was all about. I was not disappointed! This game is awesome, creative, funny, & satisfying to the end. And that song at the end was great. No notes, 10/10. Guess I'm gonna have to jump into Portal 2 now...

Good game, in fact I loved it because of its story and idea alone. It twas a challenge but 100% completing the game was fun. Overall I highly recommend to give it a try, it might be a challenge but it won't make you want to quit.

Aperture science was a very difficult achievement to get which made it all the more satisfying when i actually got it.

Mhhh~~ sobot rex
any how portal is a good short game with interesting gameplay mechanics and a short story to go along with them :3 but when i say short i mean short cos it took me like 1hr to complete and the rest of my playtime is me trying the advanced levels XD

10/10, even after all this time im still wondering how VALVe managed to create a whole portal system and having such creativity to interact with the enviroment and the physics. It only gives you the desire to struggle to find the way through, Portal deserves even more spotlight than it already does

Portal – A Perfectly Designed Puzzle Classic

Valve’s Portal is a masterclass in minimalist game design, blending brilliant physics-based puzzles with sharp writing and dark humor. The portal gun turns every test chamber into a mind-bending challenge, and GLaDOS’ iconic commentary keeps you engaged from start to finish.

Though it’s a short experience, every moment is perfectly crafted, with a finale that cements its legendary status. Whether you’re here for the puzzles or the memes, Portal is an essential play.

9.3/10 – “Simple concept, flawless execution.”

Very good game. If you enjoyed this game, i cannot recommend Portal 2 enough, it is an absolute masterpiece and rightfully a video game titan. portal 2 is this game but bigger, better, funner, funnier, and harder. if this game is a 9/10 portal 2 is a 12/10.

Amazing, i felt so many emotions towards the end 100% worth buying and also a great puzzle game. Definitely going to play Portal 2.

This game is another Valve Masterpiece. Super fun puzzle game and Glados is so much fun. 5/5

It's a classic, what else can I say? I do honestly prefer the more uneasy ambiance in this game compared to the sequel, even if Portal 2 is an upgrade on pretty much every account gameplay-wise.

I like the game, it is similar to the portal 2 game, but there is not really a lot of story in portal 1, compared to portal 2. I would still recommend this game, although I would recommend portal 2 more.

Portal for it's time remains revolutionary game with an unique concept and gameplay design even to this day. Although the game is on the short side and perhaps one can say it serves as a ''demo'' or an ''inside'' of what will be the sequel Portal 2, this game still has few additional activities after completion (the game can take approx 1.5h to beat).

🎯 Rating: 9.7/10

📜 Overview
Portal is a first-person puzzle-platform video game developed by Valve and released in 2007 as part of the The Orange Box compilation. It quickly gained acclaim for its innovative gameplay mechanics, minimalist design, and dark humor. The game revolves around the use of a "portal gun," a device that allows the player to create linked portals on flat surfaces. The goal is to navigate through increasingly complex test chambers by creating portals to move objects, avoid hazards, and reach the exit. The game’s main protagonist, Chell, is guided (or rather taunted) by an AI named GLaDOS, whose quirky and sinister commentary adds an extra layer of intrigue to the experience.

🌟 Pros
✅ Innovative Gameplay – The portal mechanic is incredibly unique and offers creative puzzle-solving opportunities, providing a fresh take on traditional puzzle-platform games.
✅ Challenging Puzzles – Each level introduces new complexities, keeping the puzzles engaging and rewarding as players master the portal mechanics.
✅ Memorable Characters – GLaDOS, the game's sarcastic and often chilling AI, is one of gaming's most iconic characters, adding humor and tension throughout the story.
✅ Atmospheric Design – The sterile, clinical environment of Aperture Science combined with minimalist visuals creates an atmospheric and immersive experience.
✅ Brevity and Polish – The game is concise, with a perfect length that ensures it doesn’t overstay its welcome. The levels are designed to gradually ramp up in difficulty without feeling frustrating.

⚠️ Cons
❌ Limited Replayability – While the puzzles are satisfying to solve, the game's relatively short length and the lack of alternate gameplay modes may limit replay value for some players.
❌ Simplicity for Some – Although the puzzles can be tricky, some experienced players may find the game's difficulty to be on the easier side compared to other puzzle games.
❌ Lack of Deep Storyline – While GLaDOS's commentary is entertaining, the overall story is more of an atmospheric backdrop rather than an in-depth narrative.

💬 Player Sentiment
Positive Reviews: Players appreciate the game’s innovation, design, and unique puzzle mechanics. The integration of humor with GLaDOS’s commentary has been widely praised. It’s also considered one of the best examples of a short, polished game that doesn’t waste the player’s time.

Negative Reviews: Criticisms mostly focus on the game’s short length and lack of additional content beyond the main story, which leaves little incentive for replaying once the puzzles are solved.

🎯 Target Audience

Fans of puzzle games who enjoy unique mechanics and strategic thinking.
Players who enjoy a humorous, dark narrative experience.
Those who appreciate high-quality, concise gaming experiences without filler content.
🏆 Rating Breakdown
🎮 Gameplay: 9.5/10
🎨 Graphics & Art Style: 9/10
🔄 Replayability: 7.5/10
⚙️ Mechanics & Balance: 9.5/10
👥 Community & Support: 9/10
Overall Experience: 9.7/10

🎯 Final Verdict
Portal is a groundbreaking game that takes a simple concept and turns it into a rewarding, engaging experience. Its innovative puzzle mechanics, humorous AI, and concise story make it a must-play for fans of the genre. While it may lack significant replay value and depth in its narrative, its puzzle design is unparalleled. It's a perfect example of a game that delivers a tight, impactful experience without overstaying its welcome.

Amazing puzzle game, fun and engaging gameplay, interesting lore, an all around fantastic game that everyone should play atleast once, this game is a masterpiece <3

Is way better than most puzzle games, And with the source engine the graphics are mwah

this along with its sequel are some of the greatest puzzle games out, so much incredible puzzle design and writing in here

The game is super fun with its puzzles and idea on making a gun that can shoot out portals is brilliant

The mother of all first-person puzzle games, at this point Portal is a gaming classic. If you haven't yet played Portal, I think it is definitely worth trying. Despite how old it is, I think Portal will forever hold up (given that Valve keeps it running).

I was fairly new to puzzle games when I originally played this, and at that time I considered it quite challenging. When you start, the portal mechanic is very novel and fun to play around with. It felt like such a smart and unique idea.
But the puzzles start to ramp up slowly and things become more serious. By the end the novelty had worn off, and the puzzles had taken over. I was really rubbing those two brain cells together trying for a spark. Eventually I would figure things out, and it was rewarding to be able to move on to the next level.
I do wonder how I would have fared now, given so many years of experience with puzzle games at this point, but it goes to show this game is accessible to the young and dumb as well as the older and slightly less dumb than before.

You play as Mel, a test subject that wakes up from stasis, being overseen by an AI named GLaDOS.
In Portal 1, GLaDOS as a character isn't as fully fleshed out into the icon that we see in Portal 2, in this game, she is much more robotic and matter-of-fact, but she still plays her role perfectly. If you play Portal 2 first and go backwards to this one, you might find her shift in tone a little weird, but you get used to it quickly.

The story also isn't as in-depth as the second one, but again it serves its purpose. You build a relationship with GLaDOS and get to know the world of Aperture Science.
Even if you are just playing this one to move onto Portal 2, with that being the main game in mind, I think it's worth it.
This is one of those rare games that you could class as "unmissable", due to it genuinely being a good game, but also the legacy it has created. First-person puzzle games are one of my favourite genres of games these days, and it all started with Portal. A lot of the games in this genre are love-letters to Portal, heavily inspired by Valve's unique and iconic franchise.


[quote]Achievements: Included
There are a fair amount of missable achievements in this game, and honestly I think this one is a hard one to complete without peaking at a guide at some point. There are also achievements for completing all the "challenges" which are quite the pain as there are some difficult ones in there (I actually gave up on 100%ing the game once I got to the challenges). [/quote]

[quote]For more reviews of this genre, check out my curator page The Best: First-Person Puzzle Games[/quote]

amazing game, the story makes it especially fun!
the challenges are really difficult, took me much longer than actually completing the game for the first time, but its still a cool addition, i liked finding skips and using different gimmicks i wouldn't normally use. 10/10 would recommend

It's Portal. Play it. Everybody knows it's a grat game.


I realized I forgot to write a review for this one. Mostly doing it to add a like.
I feared it was a speed game, but it is more of a puzzle game/

The first time I played this game I ended bumping my head over my desk. It really challenges the player to think for been able to solve the puzzles. The story of the game is simple but powerful. And is not easy task survive the most difficult maps without dying at least once. Despite been a puzzle game I found hours of fun and even joy when I mastered the game, to the point that I don’t lose time, I have an economy of portals, and economy of steps and some of the most crazy air acrobatics I ever made in a video game. You need to remember two thing in this game, the first is: Speedy thing in, speedy thing out. The second one is: the cake is a lie? Play it for find it out. I almost forgot, this game have the best voice acting I ever heard, Ellen McLain did an awesome work for this game. For me is a game 10/10.

10/10 Good Puzzle Game Good Puzzle Games Like This One Makes You Smarter :D

For what it's trying to be, it's perfect game.

This iconic classic has such an original gameplay concept. It's a must-play for any fan of puzzle games.
The ending made me smile :)

My Favorite game series of all, I highly encourage puzzle game lovers to check this one out!

easy 9/10 the going in an out of portals over and over isnt as smooth as portal 2 but its a classic the game is really good only downside is the step challenges....

Even though the game is a year younger than me, it is still playable today!
One of the best puzzle games, if not the best.

The gameplay is good, but the player's movement is a bit slow.
The story is excellent, and the way the story is told indirectly makes it one of the best stories ever.
The graphics are a bit old, but that's okay.

In general, I would advise anyone to play Portal after any long and massive game.

i want to 100% this game so bad but i fear the advanced and challenge levels...

Despite being over a decade old at this point, the portal franchise is one of those classics that never seem to age for me. Its environments are simple, yet engaging. The core mechanics are still unique even, in 2025. The music and sound effects are incredibly satisfying as well. Every time you complete a puzzle, its like a rush of dopamine right into your veins. The only thing that really holds it back is how damn short it is to play through. If you are a fan of the 2011 sequel, you should absolutely play through this game too, because it will absolutely make you appreciate Portal 2 a lot more. There were a lot of references that would have went over my head if I didn't experience the original's story first.