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Portal 2 (2011)

Valve

Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360

4.58 from 15019 ratings · #3 top rated on Grouvee

28526 members have it in their collection · 766 playing now · 4924 backlogged · 2082 wish listed

How long? Main story 14h · with extras 21h · 100% 24h (from 146 logged playthroughs)

Sequel to the acclaimed Portal (2007), Portal 2 pits the protagonist of the original game, Chell, and her new robot friend, Wheatley, against more puzzles conceived by GLaDOS, an A.I. with the sole purpose of testing the Portal Gun's mechanics and taking revenge on Chell for the events of Portal. As a result of several interactions and revelations, Chell once again pushes to escape Aperture Science Labs.

Details

Developers
Valve
Publishers
Electronic Arts, Valve
Genres
Adventure, Platform, Puzzle
Themes
Action, Comedy, Science fiction
Franchises
Portal
Series
Portal
Events
Spike Video Game Awards 2010, Sony E3 2010 Press Conference
Steam
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Release dates

  • Apr 18, 2011 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Apr 20, 2011 (Full Release) (North_America) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
  • Apr 22, 2011 (Full Release) (Europe) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
  • Apr 22, 2011 (Full Release) (Australia) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
  • Feb 26, 2014 (Beta) (Worldwide) Linux
  • Jun 28, 2022 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch

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BMO

Status BMO Feb 6, 2020

So I signed up for GeForce Now the other day. Thought I might check it out. Well it turns out that GeForce Now really doesn't have many games, and of their limited section of games I only own one: Portal 2. I tested it, it plays quite well. The app regularly tells me I have a spotty connection. Note that …

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So I signed up for GeForce Now the other day. Thought I might check it out. Well it turns out that GeForce Now really doesn't have many games, and of their limited section of games I only own one: Portal 2. I tested it, it plays quite well. The app regularly tells me I have a spotty connection. Note that I am getting that warning on a network that is twelve times Nvidia's recommended speed for 1080p 60fps. However, despite the warning the image is exceptionally smooth.

In full honesty I own several more games that are supported in GeForce Now, however I own them via the Epic Store. Currently those games are only supported if purchased on Steam, and the grand total number of Epic store games supported appears to be about five.

It appears that my biggest problem is that I don't own a lot of big AAA games on Steam, so it seems that I am the wrong customer for GeForce Now. I do have 90 days free, so I'll watch to see if additional games are made available but I don't think this will be the streaming service for me.

Microsoft's Project xCloud streaming starts beta testing in Canada soon. I've signed up for that, so we'll see if that offers better options for my needs.

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vodsel

Status vodsel Jan 2, 2020

When Valve was trying to make the sequel to Portal, they came up with something they called "F-Stop". I think this sequel was to take place in the 60s, but it had this special mechanic that Valve said they wanted to keep secret just in case they ever wanted to use it. It's been a secret forever... until now. Somehow, …

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When Valve was trying to make the sequel to Portal, they came up with something they called "F-Stop". I think this sequel was to take place in the 60s, but it had this special mechanic that Valve said they wanted to keep secret just in case they ever wanted to use it. It's been a secret forever... until now. Somehow, this indie team got permission and the original source code for F-Stop, and now we can see that mechanic is something called the "Aperture Camera". Watch the first reveal and taste of what will be a deep-dive into the mechanic, or something.

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StarscReen

Status StarscReen Aug 2, 2018

Again and again, I hear that this game is a huge must-play. However, I've had it in my backlog for a few years now and have never been interested in playing it. Why? Because I played through the first game and didn't like it. The story wasn't interesting at all, I didn't like the look of the level areas and …

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Again and again, I hear that this game is a huge must-play. However, I've had it in my backlog for a few years now and have never been interested in playing it. Why? Because I played through the first game and didn't like it. The story wasn't interesting at all, I didn't like the look of the level areas and I'm generally not fond of most puzzlers, which is why the gameplay couldn't captivate me either. With that said, would you guys say I should give the second one a try anyway? (Does it maybe do some things differently? Does it have a more enthralling story?) Or would you say I shouldn't waste my time as it just might not be my cup of tea?

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Zeggo

Status Zeggo Jul 24, 2018

Got a gaming laptop and felt like tackling my backlog a bit..So finally picked it up again, got sucked in and finished it asap. It was great. Still got somewhat stuck in some parts but not frustratingly so. And a big plus, I could play the final scenes myself this time (in Portal 1 I was too stressed out). Hoping …

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Got a gaming laptop and felt like tackling my backlog a bit..So finally picked it up again, got sucked in and finished it asap. It was great. Still got somewhat stuck in some parts but not frustratingly so. And a big plus, I could play the final scenes myself this time (in Portal 1 I was too stressed out). Hoping to play co-op at some point.

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spigelwii

Status spigelwii Feb 3, 2018

I've finished the first game of Spigel's Backlog Hurt/Heal for 2018 (remember that?) - Portal 2. I really didn't enjoy it nearly as much as the first game. Honestly, the new gel puzzles did nothing for me, and the new characters Wheatley and Cave Johnson were far more irritating than funny. GLaDOS still spits forth a number of amusing one-liners; …

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I've finished the first game of Spigel's Backlog Hurt/Heal for 2018 (remember that?) - Portal 2. I really didn't enjoy it nearly as much as the first game. Honestly, the new gel puzzles did nothing for me, and the new characters Wheatley and Cave Johnson were far more irritating than funny. GLaDOS still spits forth a number of amusing one-liners; the experience was worth it just for that. It just felt like Valve were trying to catch lightning in a bottle twice and they just couldn't do it again.

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Akai_Shuichi

Status Akai_Shuichi Nov 30, 2017

Highly addictive, and truly original. I love the music and sound effects. Also one of the few games that make you truly feel "rewarded" after completing each level, #feelingsmart .

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killerstar

Status killerstar Nov 24, 2017

I need some kind of Spotless Mind treatment to forget every puzzle of this game and enjoy it as much as the first time.

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vodsel

Status vodsel Aug 27, 2017

Still a fantastic first-person campaign. Valve made them like no other, and this game still shines in ways that no games have since. Makes me miss 'em, a lot.

Here's hoping.

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Wizardviper55

Status Wizardviper55 Feb 8, 2017

The most innovative puzzle game I've ever played in my life! 5/5 definitely

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Zeggo

Status Zeggo Oct 6, 2016

Continued playing a bit after a long while. I guess I played rooms 4-7/22. Still takes embarrassingly many tries to solve each room already...

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poppiestar

Status poppiestar Mar 15, 2016

Currently on my annual play through of Portal 2. It's still just as good as I remember it, and I'm always surprised by just how much of it I forget each time.

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