Summary: Valve is working on a full-length sequel to its award-winning, mind-bending puzzle action game for the Xbox and PC. Steam Controller Demonstration. The studio has exhibited exceptional creativity in the game, even compared to some of its other masterpieces.

Ok so the single player wasn't that long but it was defiantly a very good campaign. The best part about it is that you get to play the game using two head instead of one, not to mention you must rely on each other to complete each level. Its puzzles are challenging without being unreasonable, and, once you're finished with the single-player mode, one of the best co-operative experiences on the market awaits. Portal 2. Positive: out of Giant Bomb. Summary: The highly anticipated sequel to 's Game of the Year, Portal 2 is a hilariously mind-bending adventure that challenges you to use wits over weaponry in a funhouse of diabolical science. Cake jokes and songs about surviving dismemberment were still hilarious. Co-op is like nothing you have every experienced before.

Cake jokes and songs about surviving dismemberment were still hilarious. In our yearly report, we take a look at the year's best releases overall as well as the top games for each platform. The attention to detail throughout is nothing short of stunning. Steam Controller Demonstration. Don't listen to the reviews that say its bad, you will have fun with this game, it is better than the first one and its is worth full retail price. For Valve , it's apparently no problem. Portal 2 Co-Op Trailer 2. Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! Find out which titles our users preferred inside

Ok so the single player wasn't I don't understand why everyone's giving this game so bad scores. Still alive All of the joyous gameplay is backed up by some truly excellent presentation, and the sense of humour Portal was famous for is back in spades, thanks to brilliant performances by the retuning Ellen McLain as GLaDOS, J. The puzzles get harder and harder as the difficulty rises new elements come into play like turret guns that are laser pointer motion activated, light bridge barriers and of course your faithful companion cube. A mind-bending marvel. Publishers: Electronic Arts, Valve. Otherwise, Portal 2 is not only a worthy sequel but also surpasses the original in terms of absolute Aperture Science-style madness. In Portal 2, communication is vital to success. Play Sound. Total Video Games. Only Wheatley is different and has a mind of his own as he winds up breaking apart from GLaDOS to try to help you along.

Jul 30, - Portal 2 - TV Trailer. They all work for Valve now and the new Valve team set out to re-create the game which is known as Portal. The game play, story, writing, and voice acting are all some of the best I have ever seen in a game. Great stuff. This complaint is only a minor one about the version- not the game itself. The final goo is the white portal paint. Wheatley's script represents a continuation of Portal's tradition of witty, genuinely amusing writing, and Merchant's performance offers the same sort of quality on the voice-acting front.

In This Article. The game is extremely humorous any way around it. You can even place markers on where you think your partner should put one of their portals. It Doesn't deserve anything near 4 or lower. If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. The game play, story, writing, and voice acting are all some of the best I have ever seen in a game. Why not try our Blog , Radio or TV shows. Share this? Portal 2 is an amazing puzzle game that, thanks to ingenious puzzles and an especially homourous story, keeps you gleud to your screen for hours on end.

Portal 2 makes the original look like the prototype it was. All of the joyous gameplay is backed up by some truly excellent presentation, and the sense of humour Portal was famous for is back in spades, thanks to brilliant performances by the retuning Ellen McLain as GLaDOS, J. Still alive All of the joyous gameplay is backed up by some truly excellent presentation, and the sense of humour Portal was famous for is back in spades, thanks to brilliant performances by the retuning Ellen McLain as GLaDOS, J. It Doesn't deserve anything near 4 or lower. Creating a sequel without playing all the same notes and making it feel like Portal: The Longer Version is a tough task. But Valve has done it they have created a masterpiece that is a true sequel to the first that is well deserving of the title of Portal 2. Family Reviewers. The original Portal had the element of surprise.

I am a very "casual" gamer and this was the first title in awhile that appealed to me. Cake jokes and songs about surviving dismemberment were still hilarious. Play Video. Creating a sequel without playing all the same notes and making it feel like Portal: The Longer Version is a tough task. YES NO. Published: January 9, Buy On. Thanks Portal 2 is the best one in its genre, yes you don't kill anyone but thinking with portals makes up for that.

Specialist Reviewers. Your Score. It Doesn't deserve anything near 4 or lower. Negative: 13 out of Search Search for games Enter search text and press enter. Portal 2 is an amazing puzzle game that, thanks to ingenious puzzles and an especially homourous story, keeps you gleud to your screen for hours on end. As a bonus, they have a lovely co-op mode that was equally as fun. The game play, story, writing, and voice acting are all some of the best I have ever seen in a game. It's filled with a larger cast of characters vividly brought to life through brilliant writing and some of the best voice acting in video games. This is plain, simple and downright brilliant design, make no mistake.

Mixed: 19 out of Total Video Games. Share this? Keep On Reading. Otherwise, Portal 2 is not only a worthy sequel but also surpasses the original in terms of absolute Aperture Science-style madness. Other GamePeople columnists have reviewed this from their perspective - huh? We've tallied your votes for the best movie, TV show, video game, album, and song of Creating a sequel without playing all the same notes and making it feel like Portal: The Longer Version is a tough task. The humor was there in the first game but it is ten fold in Portal 2 as at points I could not stop laughing.

Keep On Reading. When you're not staring at your screen with wrinkled, pained expression on your face trying to figure out a puzzle, expect to be laughing. Why not try our Blog , Radio or TV shows. Negative: 0 out of User Score. In Portal 2, communication is vital to success. Here are the best games available for the Xbox The game is a first person title but it is not a shooter as you are equipped with a portal gun in which you can create two portals at any given time so long as the surface is permits you to create a portal on it.

The best part about it is that you get to play the game using two head instead of one, not to mention you must rely on each other to complete each level. Emancipation complete for Portal, which gets rid of his "bonus game" condition with a second episode that is certainly no revolution but still manages to justify its new status. The mania of GLaDOS, the facility's operator, is molded into unexpected forms alongside a host of brutally funny personalities. As a bonus, they have a lovely co-op mode that was equally as fun. Tweet Share. Buy On. The game is a first person title but it is not a shooter as you are equipped with a portal gun in which you can create two portals at any given time so long as the surface is permits you to create a portal on it. Well I honestly did not think it could be done.

Its style of first-person physics-based puzzle gameplay was unique. In This Article. Game Over Online. Aboslutely Brilliant. Franchises: Portal. Published: December 31, It was short, succinct and essential. All this publication's reviews Read full review. The studio has exhibited exceptional creativity in the game, even compared to some of its other masterpieces.

The original Portal had the element of surprise. Negative: 0 out of Search Search for games Enter search text and press enter. Let them eat cake! Portal 2 Valentine's Day Trailer. Grown up gaming? Was this article informative? Gotta Love Co-op.

If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. Style: Singleplayer Cooperative. I am a very "casual" gamer and this was the first title in awhile that appealed to me. Its puzzles are challenging without being unreasonable, and, once you're finished with the single-player mode, one of the best co-operative experiences on the market awaits. I was surprised by how good the reviews were for Portal 2. Created by reallyquitetired. Why not try our Blog , Radio or TV shows. The game itself has so many new additions to the game to help you solve puzzles.

Portal 2 is pretty much everything we all wanted, and contrary to any worries people may have had about expanding Portal into a full-fledged release, Valve has managed to craft a truly entertaining and enjoyable first person puzzler like no other. When you're not staring at your screen with wrinkled, pained expression on your face trying to figure out a puzzle, expect to be laughing. Only Wheatley is different and has a mind of his own as he winds up breaking apart from GLaDOS to try to help you along. Portal 2 Turrets Trailer. Still alive All of the joyous gameplay is backed up by some truly excellent presentation, and the sense of humour Portal was famous for is back in spades, thanks to brilliant performances by the retuning Ellen McLain as GLaDOS, J. But so far we've not found a way to streamline our review output - there's basically too much of it. The co-op mode shines through its use of something dubbed a "calibration course"- it allows two players to get used to each other and the game's movement style via a simple series of rooms. Rate this:.

In Portal 2, communication is vital to success. Co-op is like nothing you have every experienced before. Frankly, it can be said the ideal version is the PS3 edition, which comes with a Steam copy for free and allows for cross-platform play. Log in to finish rating Portal 2. Published: January 9, Portal 2 Co-Op Teaser Trailer. Published: December 23, It wasn't just your imagination; was indeed a great year for videogames. Now we move on to what I feel is the best part of the which is the co-op.

Specialist Reviewers. The humor was there in the first game but it is ten fold in Portal 2 as at points I could not stop laughing. In This Article. The game is extremely humorous any way around it. Might not want to replay the game once you have already beaten it. I was surprised by how good the reviews were for Portal 2. The original Portal benefitted from its brevity. Thinking Reviewers.

Portal 2 is the best one in its genre, yes you don't kill anyone but thinking with portals makes up for that. I'm reallyquitetired -- recently described by Depressive Monthly magazine, in a probing centre-page feature, as 'Academic, DJ, blogger with a penchant for odd humour, non-standard uses of language, frank reviews, utilizing fallacious quotations and recommending music to wash to and Major Depressive Disorder sufferer extraordinaire. Release Date: April 19, Artistic Reviewers. Valve cuts no corners and finds ways to make you care about everything from the major characters to the cubes used to solve puzzles. Our Quarterly Reports provide a handy list of the 25 best games for each platform, both for the current year so far and for all time. Portal 2 Turrets Trailer. Dont fall into hype trap, i regret wasting money, dont put yourself in my shoes in a few days time when the game is done and your down money. The simple controls, tweaked slightly for co-op play, work very well, and thanks to the decision to include split-screen play, even those without online access can take part on the sofa. A mind-bending marvel.

Write a Review. Verdict The original Portal benefitted from its brevity. Might not want to replay the game once you have already beaten it. The attention to detail throughout is nothing short of stunning. This game was reviewed on the Xbox Universal acclaim - based on 66 Critic Reviews What's this? Seriously an amazing game. All this publication's reviews.

Play Sound. Portal 2 Turrets Trailer. Nothing screams love like a medium sized cube with hearts on it. As a bonus, they have a lovely co-op mode that was equally as fun. The co-op mode shines through its use of something dubbed a "calibration course"- it allows two players to get used to each other and the game's movement style via a simple series of rooms. Mixed: 19 out of This complaint is only a minor one about the version- not the game itself. Valve cuts no corners and finds ways to make you care about everything from the major characters to the cubes used to solve puzzles. Overall Portal 2 was the best experience I have had on the It wasn't just your imagination; was indeed a great year for videogames.

Published: January 9, And then I played it. The game itself has so many new additions to the game to help you solve puzzles. Don't listen to the reviews that say its bad, you will have fun with this game, it is better than the first one and its is worth full retail price. Keep track of everything new we do with the following, or find a columnist you like and subscribe just to them:. Portal 2 Xbox The studio has exhibited exceptional creativity in the game, even compared to some of its other masterpieces. I laughed out loud numerous times throughout the game. Related Articles. Negative: 0 out of

It supports slit-screen too which makes it a little easier. The single player game play is a blast, but maybe not quite as good as the first one. Portal 2 makes the original look like the prototype it was. Might not want to replay the game once you have already beaten it. Our Quarterly Reports provide a handy list of the 25 best games for each platform, both for the current year so far and for all time. Valve cuts no corners and finds ways to make you care about everything from the major characters to the cubes used to solve puzzles. Giant Bomb. Critic Reviews.

It supports slit-screen too which makes it a little easier. Portal 2 is out now and available from the Den Of Geek Store. The second goo is an orangey mixture that, when you run on it, lets you run at blistering speeds, able to jump long distances and clear massive chasms. Portal 2 is an experience to be cherished and already a strong contender for the best game of If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. Final Verdict A top notch puzzle game that reigns above any other with such a simple idea and such complex gameplay, Portal 2 should be a mist play. Ok so the single player wasn't that long but it was defiantly a very good campaign. Was this article informative?

In the original game you are trapped in the the Aperture Science Center testing facility with a crazed AI robotic that is eminent on testing your abilities and then convinced of your demise. Bringing revolutionary, mind bending puzzling like no one had seen before, it was a genuine marvel of digital entertainment that quickly rose to cult status amongst the gaming community. Portal 2. Share this? Portal 2 Review. Frankly, it can be said the ideal version is the PS3 edition, which comes with a Steam copy for free and allows for cross-platform play. Portal 2 is the best one in its genre, yes you don't kill anyone but thinking with portals makes up for that. The levels here are very well designed and working with a friend to suss out each chamber is a real joy. Game Over Online. Otherwise, Portal 2 is not only a worthy sequel but also surpasses the original in terms of absolute Aperture Science-style madness.

Superior to it's predecessor, it actually encourages co-op play with friends. Was this article informative? In Portal 2, communication is vital to success. Essential Links. Search Search for games Enter search text and press enter. A classic. Superior to it's predecessor, it actually encourages co-op I was surprised by how good the reviews were for Portal 2. Portal 2.

Giant Bomb. January February March April May June July August September October November December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Enter. Family Reviewers. The single player game play is a blast, but maybe not quite as good as the first one. Portal 2 Panels Trailer. The humor was there in the first game but it is ten fold in Portal 2 as at points I could not stop laughing. Portal 2 - PC. The puzzles get harder and harder as the difficulty rises new elements come into play like turret guns that are laser pointer motion activated, light bridge barriers and of course your faithful companion cube. This is my only gripe though.

The simple controls, tweaked slightly for co-op play, work very well, and thanks to the decision to include split-screen play, even those without online access can take part on the sofa. It had a concise story paired with inventive first-person puzzle mechanics that challenged you to be creative while pulling the trigger. Published: December 31, An amazing gameplay experience merged with a very unique, engrossing concept. Also co-op is really good as well if you can find the friend. Related Articles. From the first moments of waking up in the rusting Aperture Science facility to right before the credits roll, Portal 2 rarely falters. Negative: 0 out of Fantasy Violence, Mild Language. Negative: 13 out of

Tweet Share. Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! The co-op mode shines through its use of something dubbed a "calibration course"- it allows two players to get used to each other and the game's movement style via a simple series of rooms. Our Quarterly Reports provide a handy list of the 25 best games for each platform, both for the current year so far and for all time. If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale. As two portal gun-wielding robots, two players can work together to solve various tests, with solutions requiring crafty teamwork. I'm reallyquitetired -- recently described by Depressive Monthly magazine, in a probing centre-page feature, as 'Academic, DJ, blogger with a penchant for odd humour, non-standard uses of language, frank reviews, utilizing fallacious quotations and recommending music to wash to and Major Depressive Disorder sufferer extraordinaire. Share: Share on Facebook opens in a new tab Share on Twitter opens in a new tab Share on Linkedin opens in a new tab Share on email opens in a new tab Comment: Comments count: 0. Only two modes, single player and co-op. Family Reviewers.

Share: Share on Facebook opens in a new tab Share on Twitter opens in a new tab Share on Linkedin opens in a new tab Share on email opens in a new tab Comment: Comments count: 0. Valve cuts no corners and finds ways to make you care about everything from the major characters to the cubes used to solve puzzles. Giant Bomb. Now we move on to what I feel is the best part of the which is the co-op. Published: January 9, Portal 2 - TV Trailer. Might not want to replay the game once you have already beaten it. This game was reviewed on the Xbox As a bonus, they have a lovely co-op mode that was equally as fun.

Superior to it's predecessor, it actually encourages co-op play with friends. User Reviews. The voice acting is without a doubt the best I have ever heard in a game. Co-op is like nothing you have every experienced before. Generally favorable reviews - based on Ratings. All this publication's reviews Read full review. The game is a first person title but it is not a shooter as you are equipped with a portal gun in which you can create two portals at any given time so long as the surface is permits you to create a portal on it. Created by reallyquitetired.

Portal 2 is an experience to be cherished and already a strong contender for the best game of Positive: 65 out of A classic. Portal 2 Xbox This is plain, simple and downright brilliant design, make no mistake. A mind-bending marvel. Portal 2 Valentine's Day Trailer. Jul 30, -

The voice acting is without a doubt the best I have ever heard in a game. The mania of GLaDOS, the facility's operator, is molded into unexpected forms alongside a host of brutally funny personalities. I laughed out Seriously an amazing game. Only Wheatley is different and has a mind of his own as he winds up breaking apart from GLaDOS to try to help you along. Make a sequel to a game that is so innovative that it stands alone in its own genre. Frankly, it can be said the ideal version is the PS3 Now let it be said right now that this version of Portal 2 is not the ideal version. Aboslutely Brilliant. Portal 2 Xbox Nothing screams love like a medium sized cube with hearts on it. Tweet Share.

It supports slit-screen too which makes it a little easier. Emancipation complete for Portal, which gets rid of his "bonus game" condition with a second episode that is certainly no revolution but still manages to justify its new status. Keep On Reading. Published: December 31, In terms of the actual game, there is little ill to say of Portal 2. Ad — content continues below. Creating a sequel without playing all the same notes and making it feel like Portal: The Longer Version is a tough task. The game is extremely humorous any way around it. The second goo is an orangey mixture that, when you run on it, lets you run at blistering speeds, able to jump long distances and clear massive chasms.

Portal 2 Co-Op Trailer 2. The final goo is the white portal paint. Portal 2 Valentine's Day Trailer. This game was reviewed on the Xbox The original Portal had the element of surprise. In terms of the actual game, there is little ill to say of Portal 2. YES NO. Portal 2 - PC. This is a new addition to the world of Portal and you can play co-op online, split screen or system link. Portal 2 Full Co-Op Trailer.

The graphics in the game are quite impressive, they are not super amazing but after playing portal one it is a pleasure to the eyes ti see the world of Portal with such detail. Also co-op is really good as well if you can find the friend. Water is present in some situations like this, and can be used to wash gel off objects, and in other situations acts as a barrier to solving your current test. And you'll play it all with a big smile on your face. As two portal gun-wielding robots, two players can work together to solve various tests, with solutions requiring crafty teamwork. For Valve , it's apparently no problem. An amazing gameplay experience merged with a very unique, engrossing concept. Positive: out of

Tweet Share. Now let it be said right now that this version of Portal 2 is not the ideal version. Best of , Games. The attention to detail throughout is nothing short of stunning. When you're not staring at your screen with wrinkled, pained expression on your face trying to figure out a puzzle, expect to be laughing. Critic Reviews. This makes Portal 2 challenging and rewarding at the same time which considering the style of this unique puzzle game a great title. From the first moments of waking up in the rusting Aperture Science facility to right before the credits roll, Portal 2 rarely falters.

It wasn't just your imagination; was indeed a great year for videogames. Why not try our Blog , Radio or TV shows. Published: December 23, Join our mailing list Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! It was humorous, very fun and made you think alot. It Doesn't deserve anything near 4 or lower. Also co-op is really good as well if you can find the friend. Don't listen to the reviews that say its bad, you will have fun with this game, it is better than the first one and its is worth full retail price.

We've tallied your votes for the best movie, TV show, video game, album, and song of This simple control system is flawless in its execution, and ensures that Portal 2 is every bit as fun to play as its debut outing. Style: Singleplayer Cooperative. You can even place markers on where you think your partner should put one of their portals. Portal 2 is the best one in its genre, yes you don't kill anyone but thinking with portals makes up for that. It was humorous, very fun and made you think alot. The Aperture Science Lab is rusted and overgrowing with plants, but GLaDOS and done a done a good job a making do with what is at her disposable to clean up and provide a teasing facility for you. Published: December 23,

Despite being so much bigger than the original, I actually felt a little melancholy once Portal 2 was over, simply because it's so rare to find a game this smart, this funny, and this rich with detail. Tweet Share. Well I honestly did not think it could be done. Skip to main content area. This game was reviewed on the Xbox Needless to say, this was a lot of fun. Portal 2 has an enormous warmth that makes it easy to adore, even when you're up against its many frustrating brainteasers. Best of , Games. This complaint is only a minor one about the version- not the game itself.

Portal 2 - Bot Trust Trailer. Was this article informative? Portal 2 - TV Trailer. Overall Portal 2 was the best experience I have had on the Dont fall into hype trap, i regret wasting money, dont put yourself in my shoes in a few days time when the game is done and your down money. The puzzles get harder and harder as the difficulty rises new elements come into play like turret guns that are laser pointer motion activated, light bridge barriers and of course your faithful companion cube. Co-op is like nothing you have every experienced before. Find out which titles our users preferred inside The voice acting is without a doubt the best I have ever heard in a game.

Frankly, it can be said the ideal version is the PS3 Now let it be said right now that this version of Portal 2 is not the ideal version. All this publication's reviews Read full review. Summary: Valve is working on a full-length sequel to its award-winning, mind-bending puzzle action game for the Xbox and PC. The levels here are very well designed and working with a friend to suss out each chamber is a real joy. You know what I say? Score distribution:. Specialist Reviewers. Related Articles. Play Sound.

It's filled with a larger cast of characters vividly brought to life through brilliant writing and some of the best voice acting in video games. Make a sequel to a game that is so innovative that it stands alone in its own genre. Creating a sequel without playing all the same notes and making it feel like Portal: The Longer Version is a tough task. Published: December 31, From the first moments of waking up in the rusting Aperture Science facility to right before the credits roll, Portal 2 rarely falters. Frankly, it can be said the ideal version is the PS3 Now let it be said right now that this version of Portal 2 is not the ideal version. This cake is great. Thanks Valve! Grown up gaming?

The second goo is an orangey mixture that, when you run on it, lets you run at blistering speeds, able to jump long distances and clear massive chasms. The single player game play is a blast, but maybe not quite as good as the first one. But Valve has done it they have created a masterpiece that is a true sequel to the first that is well deserving of the title of Portal 2. The best part about it is that you get to play the game using two head instead of one, not to mention you must rely on each other to complete each level. And then I played it. Water is present in some situations like this, and can be used to wash gel off objects, and in other situations acts as a barrier to solving your current test. You know what I say? Might not want to replay the game once you have already beaten it. The final goo is the white portal paint. Jul 30, -

Verdict The original Portal benefitted from its brevity. Why not try our Blog , Radio or TV shows. Essential Links. Portal 2 is pretty much everything we all wanted, and contrary to any worries people may have had about expanding Portal into a full-fledged release, Valve has managed to craft a truly entertaining and enjoyable first person puzzler like no other. The single player game play is a blast, but maybe not quite as good as the first one. Positive: out of Portal 2 Panels Trailer. It had a concise story paired with inventive first-person puzzle mechanics that challenged you to be creative while pulling the trigger. Superior to it's predecessor, it actually encourages co-op I was surprised by how good the reviews were for Portal 2.

Ok so the single player wasn't that long but it was defiantly a very good campaign. Family Reviewers. So, rather than dilute things for newcomers we have decided to live with the hubbub while helping new readers find the columnists they will enjoy. Cake jokes and songs about surviving dismemberment were still hilarious. What sort of gamer are you? A top notch puzzle game that reigns above any other with such a simple idea and such complex gameplay, Portal 2 should be a mist play. This cake is great. Well I honestly did not think it could be done.