King Whompus Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Anybody play this yet? It's amazing! It has a single and multiplayer campaign (Only played single player so far, due to PSN being down) If you buy the PS3 version, you get the pc version for free. But you need to activate it on a separate computer and it can't be done until psn is back up. It is cross-platform, which means you can play with people on pc while playing on your ps3, and vice-versa. I give this game a 9.5/10. It has an excellent mix of brain teasers and humor. I strongly recommend it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Owl Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I loved the first Portal (even though I don't own a copy, I borrowed a copy of the Orange Box).... And I picked this up yesterday.... I am in the middle of chapter 3 right now... so damn fun... can't wait till the PSN is back up and can jump in on co-op.. I do have a question, I would like to get a copy of Portal 1, but I really don't want to buy the whole Orange Box disc just for Portal.... is the first Portal available on the PSN store, by itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Owl Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5226/5650715271_61f6587beb.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Whompus Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 QUOTE (The Owl @ May 7 2011, 10:14 AM) I loved the first Portal (even though I don't own a copy, I borrowed a copy of the Orange Box).... And I picked this up yesterday.... I am in the middle of chapter 3 right now... so damn fun... can't wait till the PSN is back up and can jump in on co-op.. I do have a question, I would like to get a copy of Portal 1, but I really don't want to buy the whole Orange Box disc just for Portal.... is the first Portal available on the PSN store, by itself? If you are (extremely) lucky, you could get the 1st Portal for PC, but not PS3. The orange box i believe runs around $20 though. I've been hesitant to get it myself because i've heard the frame-rate was terrible for the PS3. Anyway i just beat the game a couple days ago. The ending is AMAZING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Owl Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Finally beat the game (not much time to play due to new job).... Valve has outdone themselves.... hopefully PSN will be back online soon and I can jump on the co-op The ending song (Want You Gone) was great.... but you cannot compare it to "Still Alive" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 $60 though?? I dunno... I can probably find portal 1 for $20 - right? Maybe I'll start there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I guess it wasn't made for PS3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ May 10 2011, 03:11 PM) I guess it wasn't made for PS3 Valve makes their games for PC and ports them to the consoles. They PS3 version is the better of the two consoles because you can connect it to steam and get a free PC copy. Also, once user content comes out, you will be able to access it just as easily as PC users. Xbox users however, may have a harder time because since steam isn't available to connect with the xboxes, any new content needs to be evaluated by microsoft UNLESS they find a way to bypass it like super meat boy did. I think this is an amazing game. The game was fairly easy but the story, characters, voice acting; it was all great. One of the best games I've played. I can't wait to tackle coop once my friends get the game. If anyone wants to tackle coop with me on XBLA, add me: Gamertag: USB Connector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Whompus Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ May 10 2011, 02:07 PM) $60 though?? I dunno... I can probably find portal 1 for $20 - right? Maybe I'll start there? $60 is worth the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Rat Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 (edited) Steam usually has these ridiculous sales, and they could be pretty much any time. I got the orange box for $10. Portal 2 will surely be sold for some crazy-low price some day as well. There is TONS of easter eggs in this series. Seriously, try to find them all, and once you give up, do lots of google research, because it is SO worth it. Very creepy, very mindblowing, and just insane, overall. If you haven't read this http://www.thinkwithportals.com/comic/ yet, you need to - it connects the happenings between portal 1 and 2. It's EXTREMELY important. The infinite mysteries to this game will never be revealed. Edited May 18, 2011 by Steel Rat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 QUOTE (Steel Rat @ May 18 2011, 03:29 PM) Steam usually has these ridiculous sales, and they could be pretty much any time. I got the orange box for $10. Portal 2 will surely be sold for some crazy-low price some day as well. There is TONS of easter eggs in this series. Seriously, try to find them all, and once you give up, do lots of google research, because it is SO worth it. Very creepy, very mindblowing, and just insane, overall. If you haven't read this http://www.thinkwithportals.com/comic/ yet, you need to - it connects the happenings between portal 1 and 2. It's EXTREMELY important. The infinite mysteries to this game will never be revealed. If you beat portal 1 with the new patch, you get the general idea of what happens between the two games. However, the comic has more detail and is absolutely hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Rat Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 QUOTE (USB Connector @ May 18 2011, 02:38 PM) QUOTE (Steel Rat @ May 18 2011, 03:29 PM) Steam usually has these ridiculous sales, and they could be pretty much any time. I got the orange box for $10. Portal 2 will surely be sold for some crazy-low price some day as well. There is TONS of easter eggs in this series. Seriously, try to find them all, and once you give up, do lots of google research, because it is SO worth it. Very creepy, very mindblowing, and just insane, overall. If you haven't read this http://www.thinkwithportals.com/comic/ yet, you need to - it connects the happenings between portal 1 and 2. It's EXTREMELY important. The infinite mysteries to this game will never be revealed. If you beat portal 1 with the new patch, you get the general idea of what happens between the two games. However, the comic has more detail and is absolutely hilarious. actually, the comic is absolutely necessary. Not only does it show how portal 2 begins, but it shows lots of extremely vital backstory to the facility as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 QUOTE (Steel Rat @ May 18 2011, 03:45 PM) QUOTE (USB Connector @ May 18 2011, 02:38 PM) QUOTE (Steel Rat @ May 18 2011, 03:29 PM) Steam usually has these ridiculous sales, and they could be pretty much any time. I got the orange box for $10. Portal 2 will surely be sold for some crazy-low price some day as well. There is TONS of easter eggs in this series. Seriously, try to find them all, and once you give up, do lots of google research, because it is SO worth it. Very creepy, very mindblowing, and just insane, overall. If you haven't read this http://www.thinkwithportals.com/comic/ yet, you need to - it connects the happenings between portal 1 and 2. It's EXTREMELY important. The infinite mysteries to this game will never be revealed. If you beat portal 1 with the new patch, you get the general idea of what happens between the two games. However, the comic has more detail and is absolutely hilarious. actually, the comic is absolutely necessary. Not only does it show how portal 2 begins, but it shows lots of extremely vital backstory to the facility as a whole. Back story is not necessary for the understanding of the game. There's more than enough hints that spell it all out for you during the second half of Portal 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Owl Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I am loving the ending song of Portal 2 "Want you gone" is fantastic, but not as good as "Still Alive" (but then again nothing will be as good as "Still Alive") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thing2jordan Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 (edited) I'm going to blaspheme: I like "Want You Gone" more than "Still Alive". Jonathon Coulton: Edited May 28, 2011 by thing2jordan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 QUOTE (The Owl @ May 7 2011, 10:17 AM) http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5226/5650715271_61f6587beb.jpg Stop lying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Owl Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I have to admit, I've never owned a copy of Portal 1... I have played and beat it several times... the first time on a freinds PC... and the another time on a rented copy of the Orange Box. I would want to buy the Orange Box, but 1. I really don't want to just for Portal, and 2. The PS3 port of the Orange Box is really choppy and bad.... I am just gonna wait and hope for Portal 1 to come to the Playstation Store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMWriter Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I keep hearing about this game. EVERYWHERE. So I've never been that much into video games, but it seems like all my friends just can't say enough about how great it is. I consider myself a "casual gamer" or whatever. Is it worth checking out anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 QUOTE (CMWriter @ May 29 2011, 01:34 PM) I keep hearing about this game. EVERYWHERE. So I've never been that much into video games, but it seems like all my friends just can't say enough about how great it is. I consider myself a "casual gamer" or whatever. Is it worth checking out anyways? Absolutely. I would recommend you play through the first Portal if you want to get all of the jokes (which takes about 5 hours) but you can still jump into Portal 2 right away. However, you may find some of the puzzles more demanding because it expects you to grasp certain concepts quickly as opposed to Portal 1 where they are made more obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thing2jordan Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 QUOTE (USB Connector @ May 29 2011, 05:10 PM) QUOTE (CMWriter @ May 29 2011, 01:34 PM) I keep hearing about this game. EVERYWHERE. So I've never been that much into video games, but it seems like all my friends just can't say enough about how great it is. I consider myself a "casual gamer" or whatever. Is it worth checking out anyways? Absolutely. I would recommend you play through the first Portal if you want to get all of the jokes (which takes about 5 hours) but you can still jump into Portal 2 right away. However, you may find some of the puzzles more demanding because it expects you to grasp certain concepts quickly as opposed to Portal 1 where they are made more obvious. I thought P2 was way easier than the original. It seemed like they were afraid that you wouldn't be able to admire the scenery if you had to really work hard on the puzzle. Not that that is a complaint; I love both games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 QUOTE (thing2jordan @ May 29 2011, 08:45 PM) QUOTE (USB Connector @ May 29 2011, 05:10 PM) QUOTE (CMWriter @ May 29 2011, 01:34 PM) I keep hearing about this game. EVERYWHERE. So I've never been that much into video games, but it seems like all my friends just can't say enough about how great it is. I consider myself a "casual gamer" or whatever. Is it worth checking out anyways? Absolutely. I would recommend you play through the first Portal if you want to get all of the jokes (which takes about 5 hours) but you can still jump into Portal 2 right away. However, you may find some of the puzzles more demanding because it expects you to grasp certain concepts quickly as opposed to Portal 1 where they are made more obvious. I thought P2 was way easier than the original. It seemed like they were afraid that you wouldn't be able to admire the scenery if you had to really work hard on the puzzle. Not that that is a complaint; I love both games. It was, but only if you were a P1 veteran. I brought it over to a friend's house and explained the portal system and how it worked and it took him over 3 hours to get halfway through the first set of test chambers. I told him to check out Portal 1 and he beat it in a day. Now we're doing coop in P2 and we breeze through it because he went through P1 which showed every possible way you could use momentum in portals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Just picked it up this weekend. It was onsale at Target for $35 I believe, I had a $10 card so it was less than $30 total with tax. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Whompus Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 QUOTE (Lost In Xanadu @ Jul 25 2011, 11:41 AM) Just picked it up this weekend. It was onsale at Target for $35 I believe, I had a $10 card so it was less than $30 total with tax. Love it! It's my favorite game this year so far. The puzzles, the background story, the easter eggs, Stephen Merchant as Wheatly, Spidermans boss as Cave Johnson, the Co-op, and free DLC coming out! My god I love this game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Necromancer_77 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I suck at the game. It's fun, but I'm even slower than the average person playing it. I love the bit with the smooth jazz, though. Wish it wouldn't have stopped. And Wheatley is a great character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Whompus Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 QUOTE (The_Necromancer_77 @ Jul 28 2011, 01:11 AM) I suck at the game. It's fun, but I'm even slower than the average person playing it. I love the bit with the smooth jazz, though. Wish it wouldn't have stopped. And Wheatley is a great character. Which part of the game with smooth jazz? The part with the radio from the garbage chute? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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