Author Topic: Portal (Read 1614 times)

Fragamemnon · « **on:** October 10, 2007, 08:45:41 AM »

Fantastic game, lived up to all the hype. Ending was terrific.

The credits though-WOW

. Best credits since Star Control 2.

bud · « **Reply #1 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.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #2 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!

abrader · « **Reply #3 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)

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #4 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.

FatalT · « **Reply #5 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!

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2007, 04:40:57 PM »

companion cube > gamecube

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2007, 04:41:45 PM »

I need a PORTAL out of my office

Vizzys · « **Reply #8 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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abrader · « **Reply #9 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?

Ellrick · « **Reply #10 on:** October 11, 2007, 12:24:12 PM »

Funniest game I have ever played, the ending song is hilarious.

abrader · « **Reply #11 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.

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #12 on:** October 11, 2007, 01:58:43 PM »

weighted companion cube > gamecube, easily

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #13 on:** October 11, 2007, 02:08:51 PM »

Portal is a freaky game, and I love it. The disemobdied voice is awesome and sarcastic

TVC15 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 11, 2007, 02:13:46 PM »

What's the playtime on Portal, Frag? Maybe I will blow through it tonight.

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #15 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.

abrader · « **Reply #16 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?

trh · « **Reply #17 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.

TVC15 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 11, 2007, 02:34:26 PM »

How many maps are there?

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #19 on:** October 11, 2007, 02:50:00 PM »

19, with the last ten or so being the lion's share of the game.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #20 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.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #21 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!

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