Portal

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.

Really enjoyed the game. I'm not really a fan of puzzle games, but this one was fun to play. The puzzles are well balanced, some of them are easy but some of them requires more skills. It's definitely a unique game with game mechanics I have never seen before.

A great puzzle game that's actually hard at times? not something common to come across. Though i can't get to GLaDOS because my game keeps crashing, it sucks but there's probably a fix. otherwise this game is amazing to play.

Amazing story game with fun puzzles! A bit confusing at times though.

Nice little puzzle game... classic by this point. Personally, it was a bit too mechanical/not enough story, but definitely enjoyed spending ~5 hours to complete it.

The game is VERY enjoyable. The story is amazing and the jokes here and there make it even better. One of the best time I've had playing a story game. Definitely recommended and definitely worth the money. (Btw I have a low end laptop so the reviews that I post are probably all on low system requirement games so if you're in the same position as me and are searching for games like these you might want to check my other reviews :D )

Amazing. It feels fresh, innovative and crazy even in 2025. Truly a masterpiece only surpassed by its sequel.

I really love the portal mechanic and how satisfying it is. Really liked how the game has an actual goal towards the end which is to escape (Or defeat the Ai thingy sorry if im mistaking the actual end goal) and it's not just a game about the portal mechanic.

Enjoyed the main game and the advanced chambers a lot. The challenges are fuckiing ass.

absolute gem of a game, 9/10 only bc the graphics and Glados took forever to beat(5 tries)

Fantastic - a game like no other. Maybe the only puzzle game that beats Portal is Portal 2.

Finally 100% after 16 hours, whoever designed the least steps challenge deserves no cake. This game is super fun though, and an absolute classic. 10/10 for sure.

It is not without reason that this is viewed as one of the best and most genre-defining puzzle games of all time

a very well made puzzle game! short and to the point. the graphics are a bit outdated so keep that in mind.

It's short and very, very, sweet. It's a great game and I come back once a year or more to play it again.

This is not the first time I've finished the game, as I played it when it was first released. At the time, the concept of portals was new and impressive. I remember being amazed by the idea of a world without mobs or bosses, where you could move seamlessly between walls using just two portals. It was truly astonishing for its time, (tho it still astonishing imo).

The only reason I'm giving this game a like (in today's context) is because of the innovative concept it introduced back then.

So, if you've never played Portal and are wondering where to start, begin with the second game. The first one is more like a demo, a sample, or a prototype for the sequel. It’s very short, lacks puzzle variety, and is quite simple, unlike the second game, which offers a much richer experience.

Thanks valve for all these great games.

this game is VGC Meaning, Very good Concept. Never played anything like it before and puzzle games in general.

This game is absolute incridible!
The physics, the mechanics, the enemies, everything is amazing!

Very enjoyable logic puzzle game. Puzzles are challenging, and there are bonus challenges to try after completing the game the first time. The game's humor makes it an especially fun play.

Despite being just a test game (or so I think, pretty sure this was made as just a way to test portal physics which I could have sworn was confirmed to me by the valve commentary) it still is amazing. Worth the 10 dollars. Granted I do wish the main character had more lore but maybe it would have derailed the game from what it was supposed to be and limited future endeavors.

This game is the most fun I've had in a computer lady's dungeon in a while.

Fun game, burns a lot of time. Its really fun, and has great puzzles. this is an example of what games should be like. this game is magnificant, if there was a horror game like this i would be in love frr. This game is amazing

10/10!!!

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☐ You forget what reality is
☑ Beautiful
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☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

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☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☑ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☑ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☑ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☑ Potato
☐ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☑ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☑ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☑ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☑ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☐ Long
☑ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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Ah, how i love this game. This was the first logic game i've ever played. Even today it's my favorite game. It's a MUST for the ones who loves logic games.

This game is so damn fun. If you love puzzles it's for you. I grew up watching my brother play games and weekends I saw him play this game I loved it because nothing is a fun as a solving levels.

What can one say about Portal that has not been said before? It's a game that has almost redefined the FPS /puzzle as we now know it and has paved the way in innovation for many games since.
Built off the backs and scraps of half-life and set within its universe, Portal follows the path of Chell as 'volunteer' test participant at Aperture Science Laboratories, who is guided through a series of test chambers by the omnipresent voice of GLaDOS, your host and possible captor.
Using the unique ASHPD you create interconnected, inter-dimensional portals, linked in order for you to past instantaneously from one point in space to another. The premise is difficult to describe but so simple and enjoyable you'll be flinging yourself around the cold, clinical chambers in no time.
The unique and unnerving tie between Chell and GlaDOS, the quirky puzzle-***-shooter nature of the game and the cute yet dangerous claustrophobia of the environment have made Portal an instant success and has allowed to companion cube to replace the hearts of many now hardened fans of the game.
Portals success comes mainly from its unique perspective and gameplay, its quirky and lovable characters (if you don't feel a minor pang as a turret dies and confesses "I don't blame you" then you may very well be an android) and it's surprisingly immersive storyline - which at little over four hours of solid play time - claims a fuller and more thoughtful plot than most Hollywood movies.
Fans of Half-life with spot the odd minor nod and essentially Chell plays like a pacifistic Gordan Freeman, both being dropped into bizarre scenarios and plowing through their environments uncovering their own story as they go.
Couple all this with the loving dedication of fans who have provided us with a myriad of mods to extend the Portal game life and the imminent arrival of Portal 2, you really need to get aboard this game as soon as soon as is humanly possible and get ready to fffling yourself...fling into space.

A true original. The level of thought and effort put into this game is remarkable. It was so fun, I didn’t want it to end. Definitely recommend.

I liked the game, the dialogue was very funny and caught me off guard multiple times and the puzzles could often leave me confused, my 2 biggest issues with this game are that the age can really show at times (duh, old game is old) and the length of the main game was not very much, but overall. Nice.

What can be said about Portal that hasn't already been said? Nothing, probably. So I won't try to.

I am a fan of valve,i have TF2 and HL2 and a portal. I recently bought a portal and I really like it.I advise others

IT IS A GREAT GAME the graphics ar not that good BUT that is great now i can play a good game on good fps

Revisited both Portals after a decade, and was pleasantly reminded of how fun and intuitive these games are.

Portal 1 definitely has its feel of being an older game, with small glitches and visual mishaps, however, none of these take away from the fun and story telling.

Whilst the story is very short, it's still just as charming as it always has been, with great voice acting and quirky puzzles.

The actual game, whilst it loses a little bit of replayability after you know the puzzles, still remains one of the most intuitive and fun games I have played.

I look forward to playing this again in another 10 years.

I spawned a boat and crashed my game by driving into an energy field

Amazing game, I love the abandoned laboratory setting. There are puzzles to solve using cubes that can be placed on buttons, and a portal gun that can shoot 2 portals. The portals are super seamless and immersive.

I think Portal is an amazing game! I like how it starts off, having you learn the basics of Portal, where it's a puzzle-solving game! Having the Portal Gun be available to the player right at the 2nd testchamber is nice! With portals, how could you go wrong- "does a portal bump on accident" WHAT THE HE- yeah, GLiTCHES | Portal Bumps, Out of bounds, and many more glitches are in Portal. Obviously, Portal is broken. But, that makes the possibilities of completing testchambers even FASTER! >>>> WEEEEEEE- but, there are some things to fix. For example, while I was speedrunning Testchamber 19, and Escape 00-02, I got pushed underneath the ground. This made no sense, since I wasn't doing any glitches while doing the run. I did skip the platform to go faster, but that was by me doing Portal Peeking, which isn't a glitch in Portal. Anyways, bye!