Portal

Genius game, loved every minute of it. Over the years I've heard nothing but good things about it, and somehow it still lives up to the hype (if not exceeds it). Fun and unique gameplay, subtle-yet-strong storytelling, great visual aesthetic, and humor that feels like it shouldn't fit the setting but somehow does. Highly recommend to anyone who hasn't experienced it yet.

Jogo muito divertido, dá pra zerar em uma tarde, curti bastante, jogaria de novo só pra fechar 100% Jogasso!

The game is a game industry shock for its time. Its story is short but engaging enough. But the biggest problem in the game are challenge achievements, being torment without using a console.

i speechless, i didnt know game was quite end fast ,like i was about to enjoy and gameplay and such things ,then bomb ,BOSS fight, lmao what the heck just happens solid 9/10

Any gamer who says they're a gamer has got to play this. I know it's the no-true-Scotsman fallacy, but seriously, this game is a legend that'll live on for a very long time. If you haven't played this, what are you doing? It's got great humor, a marvelous story, and the core mechanic of solving puzzles with portals is just *chef's kiss* perfect.

Portal - A Timeless Masterpiece!

Portal is an extraordinary blend of mindbending puzzles, dark humor and a very unique storyline that will captivate you from start to finish. The gameplay mechanics are centered around the use of a device called "Portal Gun", providing an entertaining and challenging experience without feeling repetitive.
The atmosphere is kinda dark, kinda mysterious and eerie but also fascinating.
The voice acting of the Players "compagnon" GLaDOS adds a layer of depth and personality.
I enjoyed the games ability to balance difficulty and accessibility due to a steep but fair learning curve.
If you`re looking for a short and unforgettable gaming experience - then Portal is the right choice.

It runs smooth and flawless on the Steam Deck OLED with constant 90FPS on HIGH details.

This game changed everything for me. It surprised me so many times and surpassed all my expectations of what a game can be. It´s just so charming, unique, smart, I just love it so much. Even though I was very very tiny when this game came out and only played it now, circa 20 years later, the "crappy" graphics and the aesthetic just do so much for me. It´s so nostalgic and atmospheric. Also, the puzzles are just fun, plus Glados is one of my favourite video game characters ever. I think everyone should play this game at least once in their life.

As someone who has never previously played Portal before and is now playing Portal for the first time ever in 2024 I think it was a bit boring. Despite the massive amount of praise and amazing reviews, for me it had no ounce of nostalgia/hype from back then. I understand this game was a great game and especially if you got it included with the Orange Box, but I just don't see anything in it. For whatever reason throughout the whole playthrough, my head and eyes were hurting like hell due to motion sickness or something; which made my experience that much worse. I really really wanted to love this game, but unfortunately just did not have the greatest of experiences. Some good takeaways though were I really enjoyed the portal mechanic and was actually really excited when I first found out how it worked. I really like the robotic vibe the game was giving me and reminded me a lot of Garry's Mod due to some of the sounds and UI (both made by Valve). Once I got the hang of the game it got a lot more enjoyable, but it's just too simple for me and in the end is just not my style of gameplay. The story was pretty good for what it is, and I enjoyed the level-based approach. It was also very short and I was able to complete it in one sitting. Overall despite the crazy amount of praise, this game just really wasn't my thing. I still enjoyed it and would recommend it to others, just me personally, I don't see the hype in it at all. But it is a classic that everyone should at least try once! I give Portal a 5/10.

This is the puzzle game of puzzle games with a sequel to boot. And that extra playtime? Challenge mode.

One of the best puzzle games ever made with an amazing atmosphere and simple yet great storyline

I don't think I truly have to explain why I recommend this game. If you know anything about Valve's list of games, you'd already be well aware that the portal game's set as some of the best Valve titles, period. While portal 1 may live in the shadow of its beloved successor, I do truly think this game deserves more respect.

Portal 2 would not have been possible without the world this game set up in its 19 chambers. In about 3 hours of playtime this game was able to create a memorable, deeply interesting setting with nothing but corridors of concrete and a monotone, faceless observer. And the ost for this game is seriously some of the best for this kind of setpiece. Self-Esteem Fund is one of the best songs I've ever heard try to convey sheer scientific desolation like that of Portal.

The sparse mentions and glimpses of Black Mesa leave you with questions of where and when this game takes place, of if this is a world only freshly effected by the events of the Resonance Cascade, or a world set well into the invasion of the Combine. That implication alone, that this is the same world getting taken over by the Combine as Half Life 2, makes Glados lines like "Things have changed since the last time you left the building. What's going on out there will make you wish you were back in here." And "I have an infinite capacity for knowledge, and even I'm not sure what's going on outside." Seem much, much more morbid, even if she may just be lying. The best lies have a little bit of truth behind them, I suppose.

While it may be short, And very simple plot-wise compared to Portal 2, This game is basically the perfect base for an entire franchise. This is seriously some of the best sequel material you could ever ask for. and i think that's a large part of how portal 2 stands as such a excellent game to this very day. Even the Half Life series got in on this games plot, I think that's a testament to just how good the games and plotlines this story set into motion are. Even if you only plan on playing Portal 2, I seriously recommend you take a step back and give this game a playthrough. It'll be worth it for the context and worldbuilding it gives for it's sequel, trust me.

From the moment you start the game, you're greeted with a sterile and clinical environment to explore. The game's setting is a mysterious research facility, and you play as Chell, a test subject who's been tasked with solving a series of puzzles using a portal gun.

The gameplay is a blend of physics-based puzzles and platforming, with a variety of challenges that will test your problem-solving skills and reflexes. You'll need to use the portal gun to create portals on surfaces, allowing you to teleport between them and manipulate the environment to your advantage.

But Portal isn't just about solving puzzles. The game's witty humor and deep narrative are also highlights, with a memorable cast of characters and a surprising twist that will leave you questioning the nature of reality.

And for those who enjoy a more challenging experience, the game's difficulty curve is steep, with tough puzzles that will test your skills as a gamer.

The game's physics engine is also a highlight, with realistic physics and environmental interactions that make every encounter feel unique. You can use the game's physics to your advantage, such as using portals to redirect lasers or manipulate momentum.

So if you're a fan of puzzle-platformers and want a mind-bending adventure that combines physics-based puzzles, witty humor, and a deep narrative, then Portal is the game for you. With its sterile and clinical environment, challenging gameplay, and engaging story, this game is a must-play for any fan of the genre. Just be prepared for a thrilling and sometimes intense journey into a world where nothing is as it seems.

One of my favorite games
Puzzle games usually aren't my thing but Portal breaks this trend, its for 1 first person, and 2 GLaDOS is funny
3 its short only 1.5-2 hours first time

I have 42 from 100% and also from speed-run practice.

9/10

After 17 years since its release , it's still a fabulous game !!! The only issue with it is that it has a low replay value <3....
but otherwise, it's a great game and you should try it .

"Portal" is a unique puzzle game created by Valve, released in 2007 as part of "The Orange Box" set. Since its release, it has gained cult status thanks to its unique gameplay mechanics, intriguing plot and unforgettable atmosphere. The game combines elements of puzzles, platforming and science fiction, and its main tool - the portal gun - introduces an innovative approach to solving spatial puzzles.

Playing Portal for the first time in 2024, I can see why it was popular in 2007, even if it feels a bit dated now. The humor and narrator are still fantastic, though, so I'd give it an 8/10.

Very fun and brain challenging puzzle based games with a surprisingly good story.

Short but very nice game, seems like there is a sequel already that has very great reviews as well! And it's been quite a while since it came out, too. That leads me to believe part 3 must be right around the corner, can't wait!

Portal is an ingenious puzzle game that combines innovative gameplay and witty humor. Players use portals to solve problems and overcome obstacles in a laboratory filled with riddles and unexpected twists. With each new puzzle, you feel more inventive, and GLaDOS artificial intelligence adds a unique charm to the game. It's not just a game — it's a real work of art that leaves behind a desire to come back again!



Portal — это гениальная головоломка, которая сочетает в себе инновационный геймплей и остроумный юмор. Игроки используют порталы для решения задач и преодоления препятствий в лаборатории, наполненной загадками и неожиданными поворотами. С каждой новой головоломкой вы чувствуете себя всё более изобретательным, а искусственный интеллект GLaDOS добавляет игре уникальный шарм. Это не просто игра — это настоящее произведение искусства, которое оставляет после себя желание вернуться снова!

The superb concept, render to texture effects, and spacial IQ puzzles are obvious, but it's the chilling humour that is most memorable. Incredible game, still holds up today.

A classic game, a bit too short but a great puzzle game anyone can enjoy. Any game Valve makes is a banger.

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

---{ Gameplay }---
☐ 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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9/10
A true classic! This game challenges your mind with clever puzzles and offers impressive graphics. It can even run on a toaster! It took me about 4 hours to finish the game. Overall, it’s an enjoyable experience that keeps you coming back for more.

While it has been a faithful companion, your Companion Cube cannot accompany you through the rest of the test. If it could talk - and the Enrichment Center takes this opportunity to remind you that it cannot - it would tell you to go on without it, because it would rather die in a fire than become a burden to you.

Just amazing! I can't believe I only just discovered this game. I hadn't been interested in computer games for over 20 years - this has been an incredible reintroduction.

Iconic and unique puzzle game, but ultimately a tech demo. Movement is janky, puzzles are basic and straightforward, and the singleplayer campaign is extremely short - you can easily finish it in about 3 hours. You aren't missing out on much if you skip straight to the vastly superior sequel.

It was really good and also challenging at times. The little hidden spots and foreshadowing that the cake is a lie was great story telling. GLaDos saying "you will be baked, and then there will be cake" I didn't catch on the first time, but when I died and had to restart the chamber I caught it.
Great game and great storyline and I'm excited to play the sequel.

Grew up on this game. Loved it. Replayed. Still loved it. I recommend you snag the 2nd.

The prequel to one of the most loved games to ever exist. Portal 1 provides a short yet incredible story that is easy to understand. Its eerie vibe of the vibe walls of the facility only breaking down the further you go. It also has some challenging puzzles that checks your brain once in a while. And with GLaDOS being such a incredible villain even with the short time of her appearance. Even with the only 3 hours short of story in this game It still feel incredible after all years. Still alive

great game but crappy graphics + my ears bleed with russian language

Great single player puzzle game with an interesting back story.

incredible classic from valve basically like the second portal but it has an incredible start to a story that portal 2 finished perfectly

Apparently it has taken me 14 years to complete this game.

It would appear that back in 2010 I refused to incinerate my companion, quit the game in impotent protest, and it's taken me until now to brave the dilemma again.

I don't RECOMMEND the game as such - it's more that playing Portal is an absolute necessity.

10/10 would incinerate my only friend again. Perhaps I'll be back in 2038 to complete the advanced levels.

(note: that will be 20:38 tonight after dinner, yes please thank you.)

The cake is a lie but the positive reviews for the game are NOT. Its a really fun challenging puzzle game where an angry robot lady wants to burn you alive. Also turrets, they just don't stop shooting at you until your dead so be quick with your time. However, if you want more characters and comedy go for portal 2. Its crazy to see this game 'still alive' after all these years. Now your thinking with portals!

Very cool game! Intriguing lore and fun gameplay! I will say the head movement is a bit fucked sometimes when going through portals, like it locks up but overall very fun game!

A great iconic game, fun and tricky, but the steps challenge is horrible and is not designed well.

"vital testing aparatus destroyed" might be the sound effect i've heard the most out of any game i've ever played

I didn't notice that the game is quite old (didn't play it when it was young), but cool game nevertheless. The first few puzzles can be solved easily and quickly (they are actually a step-by-step tutorial), but it get's harder with each test chamber. Some situations are really tricky (especially the (bonus) advanced chambers) and the (also bonus) challenges are really hard - probably even frustrating if you're out for achievements.

Late too the party. I Still worth a play in 2024 for the first time. Glad I played it blind. I didn't was spoiled.
Nice game to pick it up as patient gaming. Just awesome fun.

Fun game. If you liked Portal II but haven't played this one, I recommend it- while Portal II is a good standalone game, this one does give it a nice feeling of context while being worth playing in itself. Plus, more GLaDOS, and you can't argue with that.

Fun game got it on a deal for 75 cents, a bit short, but fun gameplay, really makes you think.

Portal is a fun puzzle game with a story if you buy the dlc down below. (Free) I would recommend portal 2 instead because it has more levels, but it is overall a fun game. WARNING!!! VERY DISORIENTING. IF YOU HAVE MOTION SICKNESS DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME MORE THAN FORTY MINUTES A DAY. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Portal is one of those classic games where if you anyone who even slightly knows about video games, they can tell you what it's about. It's such a classic, and for a good reason too. Truly innovative gameplay, witty dialogue and fun gameplay features.

The main feature of the game is the portal gun. You can make one set of portals to pass through. You shoot where you want the entrance to be, and you shoot where you want the exit to be, and bam! Instant link between point A and point B.

Seriously, you NEED to play this game. If you love games, you'll love this. There's something for everyone here.

Probably one of the most iconic puzzle games ever, and it has aged remarkably well over the 17 years since its release.

The puzzles themselves are straightforward for the most part. They are simple but enjoyable, and you probably won't get stuck for long. There was definitely potential for creating much more complex puzzles using the game's mechanics, as you can see in the advanced maps. However, even those only scratch the surface of what's possible with the tools provided.
The decision to keep the puzzles relatively simple was a good one in my opinion, because it helps to maintain focus on the story and atmosphere, which are both excellent and the main reasons to play this game.

While I didn't enjoy the extra challenges as much, the base game's short story is what truly makes it amazing. Simply put, it is a great game, and there’s almost no excuse not to play it, especially during a sale when you can pick it up for next to nothing.

It was a really fun game that makes you think and solve. I enjoyed the voice acting as well, it was comical. The only thing I didn't like was how the camera moves sometimes when you jump portals and it tries to rotate you so it makes you dizzy.

Portal is an extremely intelligent, satisfying, addictive, interesting game to play and the puzzles are great!
The atmosphere is incredible, the story is not very well told (I don't mean in a bad way) (but in the 2nd one it is better explained)

And GlaDOS... Man, think of an extremely unforgettable antagonist...

The game is wonderful, however... It is very short and you can finish it in 1 hour, but it doesn't stop you from playing!
I highly recommend it for puzzle lovers!

classic puzzle game. Short and sweet, not ridiculously difficult

Such a cool gameplay mechanic that still holds up nearly 20 years later. I love the plot twist as well. The music is atmospheric and fantastic. Lastly GLaDOS is a Dommy Mommy.

Now you're portals with thinking! Great game, great buildup to Portal 2 and I wish I could erase my memory of the game so I could play it again

great game, i love story games and this one stood out, not too hard but not easy, 9.3/10