THE BORE

General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Fragamemnon on October 10, 2007, 08:45:41 AM

Title: Portal
Post by: Fragamemnon on October 10, 2007, 08:45:41 AM: Fantastic game, lived up to all the hype. Ending was terrific.

The credits though-WOW :o . Best credits since Star Control 2.
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: bud on October 10, 2007, 08:52:53 AM: how is the story? that was a ''wtf'' moment for me when i found out it even had one. i thought it was just about solving puzzles.
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: BlueTsunami on October 10, 2007, 09:00:13 AM: Choices, choices!

I want to get it for the 360 since my PC isn't up to snuff but this game is all about the User Created mods...fuck!
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: abrader on October 10, 2007, 09:32:16 AM: any gamestop guys know if they game is already in the store? (meaning I can pick up at 10:30)
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: The Fake Shemp on October 10, 2007, 12:49:22 PM: Depends on the GameStop. If it's near a Best Buy or big box location, it likely got a PON (priority overnight) to make sure it was in stock by opening today. If not, it's when ever UPS hits. For my current store, that's 11 AM, so it's no big deal for most folks.
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: FatalT on October 10, 2007, 01:05:37 PM: COMPANION CUUUUUBE I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE YOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUU! I'M SORRY I HURT YOU BABY! I DIDN'T MEAN TO DO IT! THE ROBOT VOICE TOLD ME TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: Fragamemnon on October 10, 2007, 04:40:57 PM: companion cube > gamecube
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 10, 2007, 04:41:45 PM: I need a PORTAL out of my office
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: Vizzys on October 10, 2007, 05:21:27 PM: cant wait, how long is it?

also i read some spoilers for episode 3 that may spoil portal as well:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
I read on some pc mag scans that aperture science was a rival to black mesa and created some device that is a big part of the plot in hl2:ep3
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Title: Re: Portal
Post by: abrader on October 11, 2007, 11:10:16 AM: Holy shyt - I put an hour into this lastnight from 3:00 to 4:00 AM ET....

Its soooooooo good - far surpassed my expectations total.

How many test chambers total are there?
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: Ellrick on October 11, 2007, 12:24:12 PM: Funniest game I have ever played, the ending song is hilarious.
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: abrader on October 11, 2007, 01:55:19 PM: I feel like Portal should have been released as its own stand alone game. From what I played, it alone rivals most other gameplay experiences this gen.

Portal with more production and more flesh is worth 60$ alone easially.
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: Fragamemnon on October 11, 2007, 01:58:43 PM: weighted companion cube > gamecube, easily
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: MrAngryFace on October 11, 2007, 02:08:51 PM: Portal is a freaky game, and I love it. The disemobdied voice is awesome and sarcastic
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: TVC15 on October 11, 2007, 02:13:46 PM: What's the playtime on Portal, Frag? Maybe I will blow through it tonight.
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: Fragamemnon on October 11, 2007, 02:20:08 PM: Quote from: TVC 15 on October 11, 2007, 02:13:46 PM
What's the playtime on Portal, Frag? Maybe I will blow through it tonight.

I finished it in a little under three hours, but it was perfectly paced all the way through.

If anything, I think there is a very compelling argument to be made from Portal, Episode 2, and TF2 that focused, less grand game designs can be as compelling as well-executed, feature-bloated products, provided that they are packaged and priced in a way that seems fair to consumers.
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: abrader on October 11, 2007, 02:21:03 PM: Sounds like portal is perfect for speed play addicts.

Does it report the total play time upon completion?
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: trh on October 11, 2007, 02:23:26 PM: Quote from: abrader on October 11, 2007, 02:21:03 PM
Sounds like portal is perfect for speed play addicts.
Yes yes and yes. Once I finish the Least Portals challenges I'll be all over it.

Quote from: abrader on October 11, 2007, 02:21:03 PM
Does it report the total play time upon completion?
You can play the maps in time trial mode basically.
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: TVC15 on October 11, 2007, 02:34:26 PM: How many maps are there?
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: Fragamemnon on October 11, 2007, 02:50:00 PM: 19, with the last ten or so being the lion's share of the game.
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: The Fake Shemp on October 11, 2007, 08:20:22 PM: Portal is amazing. It really would service well as a spin-off from the Half-Life franchise, and with its continuity and unique atmosphere, it appeases both the hardcore games and casual gamer. From an outside standpoint, this would also be the perfect IP for Valve to bring to the Wii.
Title: Re: Portal
Post by: BlueTsunami on October 11, 2007, 08:31:31 PM: I'm getting the Orange Box for my 360 but if Portal is ever offered by itself I would definitely buy it for the PC down the line when I've upgraded it. Just for the mods!