Portal 2

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Overwhelmingly Positive

Total: 155 ThousandPositive: 153 ThousandNegative: 1.78 Thousand
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Steam review score: 9

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Portal 2 is a groundbreaking action-adventure game that combines innovative gameplay, a captivating story, and a unique co-op experience. With an AI Community Rating of 91.74%, it’s no surprise that players praise its hilarious humor, engaging puzzles, and memorable characters like GLaDOS and Wheatley. The single-player campaign takes you deeper into the Aperture Science Labs, introducing fresh puzzle mechanics and a larger set of devious test chambers. Meanwhile, the co-op mode offers a separate story with two new characters, challenging players to think and act cooperatively. Fans love the game’s originality, calling it 'hilarious,' 'amazing,' and '10/10,' with many highlighting the fun of solving puzzles with friends. However, some players note minor flaws, such as occasional bugs, the need for better co-op communication tools, and a desire for more replayable content. Despite these critiques, Portal 2 remains a must-play for puzzle enthusiasts and fans of the original. Whether you’re exploring its witty narrative or crafting your own puzzles with the included editing tools, Portal 2 delivers an unforgettable experience.

What the community wishes

Expand story depth and character development
The story and characters could be more developed to create a stronger emotional connection. While the game excels in humor and puzzles, deeper character arcs and lore integration would enhance immersion.
Improve co-op mode communication tools
Co-op mode requires better in-game communication tools to enhance teamwork. While the puzzles are well-designed, players often rely on external tools like Discord, which disrupts immersion.
Add more replayable content
The game could benefit from additional replayable content, such as randomized puzzles or new challenges, to extend its longevity and appeal to returning players.
Enhance workshop map sorting system
The workshop map sorting system needs improvement to make it easier to find high-quality, challenging maps. Currently, the system feels cluttered and lacks effective filtering options.
Address minor bugs and glitches
While the game is mostly bug-free, minor bugs and glitches can occasionally disrupt gameplay. Addressing these would improve the overall polish and user experience.
Introduce more varied puzzle mechanics
While the gels and light bridges are great additions, introducing more varied puzzle mechanics could keep the gameplay fresh and engaging for both new and returning players.
Optimize for modern hardware
The game could benefit from optimizations for modern hardware, including support for higher resolutions and ray tracing, to enhance visual fidelity and appeal to newer audiences.
Add more narrative-driven puzzles
The game could incorporate more narrative-driven puzzles that integrate story elements into the gameplay, similar to Portal 1, to create a more cohesive and immersive experience.
Expand co-op mode story content
The co-op mode could benefit from a more developed story or narrative arc to make the experience feel more meaningful and connected to the main campaign.
Improve controller support for puzzles
While controller support is generally good, some puzzles feel less intuitive with a controller. Improving the responsiveness and design for controller users would enhance accessibility.
Add more challenging puzzles
The game could include more challenging puzzles for experienced players, possibly through an optional difficulty setting or advanced puzzle packs, to cater to a wider skill range.
Enhance post-game content
Adding post-game content, such as bonus levels or extended lore, would provide more value and engagement for players who complete the main campaign.
Improve co-op matchmaking system
The co-op mode could benefit from a more robust matchmaking system to help players find partners easily, especially for those without friends who own the game.
Add more environmental storytelling
The game could incorporate more environmental storytelling elements, such as hidden notes or visual cues, to deepen the lore and reward exploration.
Expand on Wheatley's character arc
Wheatley's character arc could be expanded to provide more depth and emotional impact, making his role in the story more memorable and impactful.
Include more humor in co-op mode
While the main campaign is humorous, the co-op mode could include more witty dialogue and interactions to maintain the same level of charm and engagement.
Add more dynamic music tracks
The game could benefit from more dynamic music tracks that adapt to the player's actions, enhancing the atmosphere and immersion during gameplay.
Introduce a puzzle editor
Adding a built-in puzzle editor would allow players to create and share their own puzzles, increasing replayability and community engagement.
Include more lore in main campaign
The main campaign could include more lore and backstory elements, possibly through optional collectibles or hidden areas, to enrich the game's universe.
Add more diverse co-op challenges
The co-op mode could include more diverse challenges that require unique strategies or mechanics, ensuring that the experience remains fresh and engaging for both players.

Reviews

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What the community loves
fun
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hilarious
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great
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story
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amazing
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funny
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love
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best
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10/10
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co-op
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recommend
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Very good
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Beautiful
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puzzles
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Worth the price
4
Where the community is undecided
puzzles
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puzzle
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story
5
characters
5
challenging
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game
3
gameplay
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Portal
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mechanics
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time
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Decent
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graphics
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steam
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Average
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TF2
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What the community dislikes
janky
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hard
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cheaters
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boring
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betrayal
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annoying
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bots
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In-depth analysis of most impactful community reviews

Positive

---{ 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 ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☑ 9 ☐ 10

  • Sentiments

    • I find the graphics of the game to be beautiful, which enhances the overall visual experience.
    • The gameplay is very good, making the game engaging and enjoyable to play.
    • The audio quality is very good, contributing positively to the immersive experience of the game.
    • The game is suitable for a wide audience, including kids, teens, and adults, making it versatile and inclusive.
    • The PC requirements are minimal, as it can run on a potato, making it accessible to a broad range of players.
    • The game size is workable, meaning it doesn't take up too much space on my hard drive.
    • The difficulty level requires significant brain usage, which I find challenging and rewarding.
    • The grind is only necessary if I care about leaderboards or ranks, which I appreciate as it doesn't force unnecessary grinding.
    • The story is lovely, adding depth and emotional engagement to the game.
    • The game has minor bugs, but they don't significantly detract from the overall experience.

Positive

---{ 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 ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☑ 9 ☐ 10

  • Sentiments

    • I find the graphics of the game to be beautiful, which enhances the overall visual experience.
    • The gameplay is very good, making it enjoyable and engaging to play.
    • The audio quality is very good, contributing positively to the immersive experience.
    • The game is suitable for a wide audience, including kids, teens, adults, and even grandma, making it versatile and inclusive.
    • The PC requirements are decent, meaning it should run well on most modern systems without needing high-end hardware.
    • The game size is workable, not too large or too small, making it manageable for most players.
    • The difficulty level is easy, which makes it accessible for players of all skill levels.
    • There is nothing to grind in the game, which is a relief as it avoids unnecessary repetitive tasks.
    • The story is good, adding depth and engagement to the overall experience.
    • The price is worth it, offering good value for the money spent on the game.

Positive

a banger game, definitely a must play for puzzle lovers + story is amazing, so many subtle hints and easter eggs hidden Edit: I don't think giving a short sentence about this game is enough to give my experience with it justice so.. I definitely see why this is such a classic, well-beloved game by pretty much any gamer who has played it, and it is definitely one of the best story games I have personally played. Yes, it's old, but even in 2024, this never gets old. From what I have heard, this game pretty much revolutionized the gaming industry and my god, there is nothing else like this. The puzzles can get challenging yes, but my no braincell ass brain managed to complete everything without even looking up the answers. I usually dislike games that make me genuinely think and analyze to solve puzzles for more than 5 minutes (I play games because I don't want to think at all) but I enjoyed this one a lot! Not only that, the story is incredibly well-written too. Yes, there's tons of puzzles but the story bits are very interesting, and this is one of the games that forces you to explore to learn more about the lore and it's worth it. If you're a gamer who loves searching every corner of a room or environment, this is for you! Plus the dialogue is 100/10, hilarious characters with dark humor and it's not the cringey kind at all that you often see nowadays lol I love love love this game and I definitely recommend it. Please play it! p.s. The cake is a lie

  • Sentiments

    • I think this game is a banger and a must-play for puzzle lovers, as it offers an amazing story with subtle hints and easter eggs.
    • I believe this game is a classic and well-beloved by many gamers, and it remains one of the best story-driven games I have personally played.
    • I feel that this game revolutionized the gaming industry, and there is truly nothing else like it, even in 2024.
    • I found the puzzles challenging but enjoyable, and I managed to complete them without looking up answers, which is rare for me.
    • I appreciate how the game forces you to explore to learn more about the lore, making it perfect for gamers who love searching every corner of the environment.
    • I think the dialogue is 100/10, with hilarious characters and dark humor that doesn’t feel cringey, unlike many modern games.
    • I love this game and highly recommend it to anyone, as it is a unique and unforgettable experience.
    • I usually dislike games that make me think for more than 5 minutes, but this one was an exception and kept me engaged.
    • I noticed that the game’s story is incredibly well-written, with interesting bits that make the puzzles even more rewarding.
    • I acknowledge that the game is old, but it still feels fresh and timeless, never getting old even years after its release.

Positive

Portal 2 i dont know what i like more the game or the company that made it Its like every other game valve made its a true masterpice which got points of contact with the main game from valve half life but thats not the point Portal2 is an great puzzle game with some nice story and backstory also the Charakters are just perfect. There are hate, friendship and betrays its just perfect and it is all something we get to experience as we explore the abondon Aperture science complex while getting testet by some crazy robot 11/10 The radio sound is my Alarmclock

  • Sentiments

    • I feel that Portal 2 is a true masterpiece, just like every other game Valve has made, which makes me admire the company even more.
    • I appreciate how Portal 2 has points of contact with Valve's main game, Half-Life, which adds a layer of familiarity and depth to the experience.
    • I think Portal 2 is a great puzzle game with a nice story and backstory, which makes it engaging and enjoyable to play.
    • I find the characters in Portal 2 to be perfect, with their dynamics of hate, friendship, and betrayal adding emotional depth to the game.
    • I enjoy exploring the abandoned Aperture Science complex, as it feels immersive and adds to the overall atmosphere of the game.
    • I find the testing by the crazy robot to be an exciting and unique aspect of the game, which keeps the gameplay fresh and interesting.
    • I rate Portal 2 as 11/10, which shows how highly I regard the game and its overall quality.
    • I love the radio sound in Portal 2 so much that I use it as my alarm clock, which shows how much I enjoy the game's audio design.

Positive

I wanted to write a memey review on this but god I've been in love with this game since around 2021 when I watched a playthrough of it (I had a crappy laptop that I couldn't play games on). I bought and played through it on the switch last year, and now I'm finally playing it again on steam like I was meant to. Absolutely brilliant, each and every time that I've played through it. I will play it again and again, I'm sure of it. I love the Portal series and universe so much, but this game specifically has a special spot in my heart.

  • Sentiments

    • I have been in love with this game since around 2021 when I watched a playthrough of it, even though I couldn't play it at the time due to having a crappy laptop.
    • I bought and played through it on the Switch last year, and it was an absolutely brilliant experience.
    • I am now playing it again on Steam, and it feels like I was meant to play it this way.
    • Each and every time I've played through it, the game has been absolutely brilliant.
    • I am sure that I will play this game again and again because of how much I enjoy it.
    • I love the Portal series and universe, but this game specifically holds a special spot in my heart.

Negative

Got boring after a while... Stop'ed playing this Due to The time it wasted Played it when i was bored The workshop Feels Annoying to use Most maps are easy You can Post whatever the hell you want... The sorting System of the whole workshop needs to be fix... Good rated Maps Are mostly Easy...

  • Sentiments

    • I found the game got boring after a while, which made me stop playing it.
    • I played the game when I was bored, but it ended up feeling like a waste of time.
    • The workshop in the game feels annoying to use, which made the experience frustrating.
    • Most maps in the game are too easy, which reduced the challenge and enjoyment for me.
    • I noticed that the workshop allows users to post whatever they want, which feels unregulated and chaotic.
    • The sorting system in the workshop needs to be fixed, as it makes finding good content difficult.
    • I observed that highly rated maps are mostly easy, which limits the variety and challenge.

Negative

I love the game but there isn't that much content.... I beat the game in just 4 hours.... If you're thinking of buying portal just buy portal 2 it has more than 12 hours of game play also makes much more fun because you almost allways have a companion.

  • Sentiments

    • I love the game, which shows a strong positive sentiment towards the overall experience.
    • I feel disappointed that there isn't that much content, which is a negative sentiment about the game's length.
    • I beat the game in just 4 hours, which reflects a negative sentiment about the short playtime.
    • I recommend buying Portal 2 instead, which is a positive sentiment towards Portal 2 compared to the original.
    • I appreciate that Portal 2 has more than 12 hours of gameplay, which is a positive sentiment about its length.
    • I find Portal 2 more fun because you almost always have a companion, which is a positive sentiment about its gameplay mechanics.

Negative

game is an alright sequel to portal 1, but drags out for way too long. the gameplay after you fall to the bottom of the test lab is super boring and intentionally made hard by making the puzzles not obvious to solve. the worst offenders are puzzles with any goo.

  • Sentiments

    • I feel that the game is an alright sequel to Portal 1, which indicates a somewhat positive but not overly enthusiastic sentiment about its quality as a follow-up.
    • I think the game drags out for way too long, which makes it feel tedious and less enjoyable over time.
    • I find the gameplay after falling to the bottom of the test lab to be super boring, which significantly reduces my enjoyment of that part of the game.
    • I believe the puzzles are intentionally made hard by not being obvious to solve, which feels frustrating and unfair rather than challenging in a fun way.
    • I consider the puzzles involving any goo to be the worst offenders, as they are particularly frustrating and poorly designed in my opinion.

Negative

you get very bored of the gameplay. very repetitive and draining. one level takes maybe 5 minutes out of the easiest, and 30 on the harder ones where there are little instructions. very annoying going through one of the harder ones just to see there is a near identical level right after.

  • Sentiments

    • I find the gameplay to be very boring and repetitive, which makes it draining to play.
    • The levels are either too easy, taking only 5 minutes, or too hard, taking up to 30 minutes with little guidance.
    • I feel annoyed when I complete a harder level only to find a near-identical level right after.
    • The lack of clear instructions in harder levels makes the experience frustrating.
    • The repetitive nature of the levels makes the game feel monotonous and unengaging.

Negative

I love Portal, but this is for the Steam Deck. I don't know what Portal 2 is doing differently here, but I get constant frame drops and I think this is the 12th crash, while other games like RDR2, Talos Principle 2, Tomb Raider and more run fine. Somehow and sadly, the prime Valve game from >decade ago has problems on the Deck.

  • Sentiments

    • I love Portal, which shows a strong positive sentiment towards the game itself.
    • I am disappointed that Portal 2 has constant frame drops on the Steam Deck, which negatively impacts my experience.
    • I find it frustrating that Portal 2 has crashed 12 times on the Steam Deck, which is a significant issue.
    • I am impressed that other games like RDR2, Talos Principle 2, and Tomb Raider run fine on the Steam Deck, showing a positive sentiment towards their performance.
    • I feel sad that the prime Valve game from over a decade ago has problems on the Steam Deck, which is a negative sentiment towards its compatibility.

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