Why aren't we talking about Portal 2?

[ManaByte]

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[Great Rumbler]

did anyone play the Super 8 interactive trailer/game?

at first I was like wtf? then I was like wow

so weird

Wait, there's really a teaser thing for that movie in the game?

http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/04/super-8-teaser-portal-2/

[Herr Mafflard]

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I tried that on my PC and you cannot read that message because it's literally over in a nanosecond.

Gabe is just trolling plebes with slow PCs, or more possibly macs, saying you might as well be playing the console version if you are able to read this message. D

edit: also, real PC gamers use quicksave -- that message is clearly only meant for consoletard consumption; those who are not familiar with keyboard maps - help them feel at ease while playing PC games

[Herr Mafflard]

did anyone play the Super 8 interactive trailer/game?

at first I was like wtf? then I was like wow

so weird

Wait, there's really a teaser thing for that movie in the game?

http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/04/super-8-teaser-portal-2/

I like the instructions in that article -- Bring up console and type yadda yadda to play Super 8 game.

Or, if you don't want to memorize map names or fucking bring up the console, you can also just click on 'Extras' in the main menu and it's right there.

[Great Rumbler]

Finished the single player, took me right at 7 hours. Now on to the co-op!

The final boss should have been

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Animal King!

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[Joe Molotov]

The final boss should have been

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Animal King!

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It would be impossible to win.

[tehjaybo]

Just finished it, 8 hours.  Absolutely loved it!  Definitely worth getting day one.

[archie4208]

I have to be the slowest gamer ever.  I'm still on chapter

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although I did 2 levels of co op today and omfg cum on my titties it was so good.

[Bebpo]

I played the first 15 mins on PS3 and then on PC.  Why do I want to play this on my PS3??

The PS3 version has this really nice motion blur that makes it look CG-ish like GoW.  My PC version has no blur at all that I can find.  The PS3 version also has better sound on my setup.  The PC version runs at a WAY better framerate (60fps vs. 20-30fps) and sharper textures.

Might play this on PS3.

[pilonv1]

The PC version runs at a WAY better framerate (60fps vs. 20-30fps) and sharper textures.

Might play this on PS3.

[archie4208]

I played co op with a friend who had the PS3 version and it worked perfectly.  I was surprised to see voice chat actually work between the two platforms.  Valve put in a ton of effort on this game. 

[MyNameIsMethodis]

I really don't know how you could do some of the last co-op missions on a console. They took pinpoint accuracy and without text chat or voice caht I'd say it's impossible

[brob]

played about 40 minutes on my macbook pro this morning. It runs surprisingly well, much better than the original or TF2, and it looks better than both as well. funfunfun.

Is it heresy if I don't fall over myself with laughter whenever GlaDOS speaks? This overt snarkyness she's got going on in the early parts of the game is a little eye rolling. I did enjoy Stephen Merchant's character though - but I am a bit of a stan.

[pilonv1]

Made it to stage 7. Didn't like the middle to end of stage 6 that much.

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The surprise was awesome, made even better when Glados says later they used fake confetti

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[demi]

I really don't know how you could do some of the last co-op missions on a console. They took pinpoint accuracy and without text chat or voice caht I'd say it's impossible

You're also one nudge close from having downs so dont address us normal folk

[archie4208]

I got a flag for doing a co op mission. 

[MyNameIsMethodis]

I really don't know how you could do some of the last co-op missions on a console. They took pinpoint accuracy and without text chat or voice caht I'd say it's impossible

You're also one nudge close from having downs so dont address us normal folk

im sorry im a better gamer than u

with single player cooop and the section 8 demo I did 9 hours and that beat everything

[Joe Molotov]

Portal 2 was like having a 6 hour orgasm.

[Stoney Mason]

I got home early and have been playing the game. Maybe about an hour or two in. I enjoy the game but as I've said before I sort of don't really wet myself over this game like a lot of people do. Not meant as a diss.

I mean I like it. It's a fun puzzle game and there is nothing wrong with that but my mind isn't blown by the puzzles nor do I cry with laughter everytime Glados insults me. Good game though so far. It feels like a big budget extension of the first game although I'm not necessarily sure I needed a big budget puzzle game. Whenever I play portal it sorts of feels like watching an art house movie that I think is enjoyable but everybody else thinks is life altering. But then I have the same feeling with a lot of pixar movies which somebody mentioned earlier. But to be fair like I said I'm only a couple of hours in.

[Great Rumbler]

Portal 2 doesn't start to get really great until you pass the halfway point, which you'll recognize when you get there.

[Herr Mafflard]

finished it in just over 7 hrs.

pretty great but unless things turn out real bad for some of the other games coming out this year, it won't be my goty - probably not even in my top 3

[Great Rumbler]

finished it in just over 7 hrs.

pretty great but unless things turn out real bad for some of the other games coming out this year, it won't be my goty - probably not even in my top 3

Not really a slight on Portal 2 though, this year is just looking really, really good all around.

[Herr Mafflard]

yup, i still can't get over how many potential goty candidates we're getting this year

[pilonv1]

Going to spoiler this because it's vague yet spoilerish at the same time.

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I started to miss the sterile, white settings of the original test chambers about 2 hours in, thinking the new chambers were just too dark and lacked character. Then when you I was put in the undamaged chamber, it made me miss the new ones and all their moving parts.

I was also thinking during stage 4 and 5 there had been less emphasis on using momentum with portals, and then it comes in spades in stage 6.

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[Great Rumbler]

Going to spoiler this because it's vague yet spoilerish at the same time.

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I started to miss the sterile, white settings of the original test chambers about 2 hours in, thinking the new chambers were just too dark and lacked character. Then when you I was put in the undamaged chamber, it made me miss the new ones and all their moving parts.

I was also thinking during stage 4 and 5 there had been less emphasis on using momentum with portals, and then it comes in spades in stage 6.

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I think that's one of the game's strongest points, that it's constantly shifting the tone, look, and feel of the test chambers

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[archie4208]

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I missed the test chambers too and was pleasantly surprised when they returned after Wheatly turned evil

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Big plot spoilers, just as an FYI.

[pilonv1]

Going to spoiler this because it's vague yet spoilerish at the same time.

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I started to miss the sterile, white settings of the original test chambers about 2 hours in, thinking the new chambers were just too dark and lacked character. Then when you I was put in the undamaged chamber, it made me miss the new ones and all their moving parts.

I was also thinking during stage 4 and 5 there had been less emphasis on using momentum with portals, and then it comes in spades in stage 6.

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I think that's one of the game's strongest points, that it's constantly shifting the tone, look, and feel of the test chambers

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Completely agree. Things never get boring and as soon as you start thinking about something it seems to show up.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

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the worst part about the game aws the 1950's section, boring to look at and not fun puzzles. the white gel mechanic was the worst

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[pilonv1]

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the worst part about the game aws the 1950's section, boring to look at and not fun puzzles. the white gel mechanic was the worst

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I liked the look of them but I agree the older puzzles weren't that fun. Maybe that was by design? I'm not a big fan of the press a button LOL YOU'VE ONLY GOT 4 SECONDS TO DO SOMETHING puzzles, I don't play Portal for twitch gaming.

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[Great Rumbler]

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the worst part about the game aws the 1950's section, boring to look at and not fun puzzles. the white gel mechanic was the worst

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That was the best part.

[tehjaybo]

Hey look, a reason Methodis was changed to The Worst Poster Ever.

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Because the 1950s parts were fucking amazing.  And the first time I heard the name "Caroline", I flipped my shit.  I would venture to say most people did this, but when you're on the conveyor belt of scrapped turrets, you can pick up one that's says "I'm different" and rescue it, and it will say some things to you.  One of those things is "Her name is Caroline.  Remember that."  So when I heard someone with that name that sounded similar to GLADoS, I spazzed.  I was so excited.  The only way that could have gotten better for me was if there was actually a video sequence or projector or something set up of Cave Johnson and Caroline, maybe an easter egg or something.

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Big spoilers under the tag.

[Great Rumbler]

Took a few screenshots:

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[Stoney Mason]

Portal 2 doesn't start to get really great until you pass the halfway point, which you'll recognize when you get there.

I've reached this point now. I'll probably beat it tomorrow evening.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

Hey look, a reason Methodis was changed to The Worst Poster Ever.

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Because the 1950s parts were fucking amazing.  And the first time I heard the name "Caroline", I flipped my shit.  I would venture to say most people did this, but when you're on the conveyor belt of scrapped turrets, you can pick up one that's says "I'm different" and rescue it, and it will say some things to you.  One of those things is "Her name is Caroline.  Remember that."  So when I heard someone with that name that sounded similar to GLADoS, I spazzed.  I was so excited.  The only way that could have gotten better for me was if there was actually a video sequence or projector or something set up of Cave Johnson and Caroline, maybe an easter egg or something.

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Big spoilers under the tag.

there is a secret photo of the two of them together

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glados in human form

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also I thought it was bad because I didn't like the mechanics introduced. Can you honestly say you had fun in that one room where you have to paint the ground with white portal paste?

[tehjaybo]

Yes, as it so happens, there was not one single bit of the game that I did not enjoy.  I can say that 100% honestly.

[FatalT]

I just beat it and had a blast! I'm ready for co-op now. I'm thinking about trading in my PS3 version and picking up Mortal Kombat or something.

[pilonv1]

Sorry but I'm going to have to agree with methodis slightly

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Found the gel and the movement wave levels to be really weak. Now in the escape levels the gel worked a bit better, and still they did some great stuff with the lasers and light bridge levels.

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Really enjoyed it in the end after getting slightly frustrated with the number of needless test chambers at the end.

I'll probably wait a week or so before trying co-op, I've had enough of test chambers for now.

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At first I wanted you dead, now I only want you gone

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[Herr Mafflard]

who wants to coop right now?

[Great Rumbler]

Co-op levels are great. They focus a lot more on puzzle-solving and all that than the main game does, and adds the dynamic of being able to field two sets of portals at once. Definitely worth playing, as long as you can find someone who knows what they're doing.

Fortunately, InfectedGib is one such person. 

[Herr Mafflard]

Co-op levels are great. They focus a lot more on puzzle-solving and all that than the main game does, and adds the dynamic of being able to field two sets of portals at once. Definitely worth playing, as long as you can find someone who knows what they're doing.

Fortunately, InfectedGib is one such person. 

haha now way! I only bumbled my way thru cos you were showing me what to do most the time. 

Co-op levels are a blast. Just make sure your partner knows how to play the game.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

if any of u want portal conservation society achevement i can guide u through it takes like 5 minutes

[Great Rumbler]

Co-op levels are great. They focus a lot more on puzzle-solving and all that than the main game does, and adds the dynamic of being able to field two sets of portals at once. Definitely worth playing, as long as you can find someone who knows what they're doing.

Fortunately, InfectedGib is one such person. 

haha now way! I only bumbled my way thru cos you were showing me what to do most the time. 

Nah, you definitely helped me out on a few of those.

We made it to the third set of level and already came across a good amount of levels where we just stood around for several minutes trying to think of what to do. 

[Herr Mafflard]

We made it to the third set of level and already came across a good amount of levels where we just stood around for several minutes trying to think of what to do. 

I imagine the time spent looking around in new test chambers going  "hmmm..." will only increase further in the game. Some really clever puzzles already - it's great that they don't just recycle puzzle ideas from the single-player.

[Herr Mafflard]

Had a couple of brain fart moments in co-op. Like, I'm thinking too hard and trying to make a jump from light bridge to light bridge and dying a couple of time instead of just walking through the portal to get to the second bridge.

Lots of moments where I think too hard and miss the obvious.

Fortunately Great Rumbler was always there to show me the right way.

[Great Rumbler]

Haha, yeah, all you had to do was walk through the portal! 

[demi]

Wheatley's grating British mannerisms and GlaDOS's newfound "personality" are off-putting, but the most important change to this is how Aperture feels like a real place, instead of a series of tunnels.

Also, 360 version has ava awards, COOOOOOOOOOOOL

[Great Rumbler]

Best playthrough EVER:

[youtube=560,345]6hYOi-DfqlU[/youtube]

[youtube=560,345]AfnS596Uimo[/youtube]

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Take some solace, Gib, in knowing that there ARE people worse at Portal 2 than you.

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[The Sceneman]

what a stupid fucking bitch

[Joe Molotov]

I think one of the Youtube comments said it best with "I caught autism from this."

Except an autistic person would probably have a lot easier time than her.

[The Sceneman]

girl + videogames = NERBO BONAS

[Great Rumbler]

girl + videogames = NERBO BONAS

I think watching those two videos has rendered me permanently impotent.

[tehjaybo]

I JUST WANT TO PUNCH HER IN THE FACE.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

portal 2 is aweosme got all the co op achievements i feel bad for console plebians that will prob be impossible

[Herr Mafflard]

Haha, yeah, all you had to do was walk through the portal! 

Portal 2 — making even seasoned gamers feel dumb.

More triple-A games should require this much mental rumination

[Eel O'Brian]

ugh, i hate walkthrough videos where the "host" feels the need to be talking every. single. second.

[Great Rumbler]

[youtube=560,345]sJhftGotces[/youtube]

[etiolate]

she's like female wheatley

[Joe Molotov]

It just keeps getting the worse. THERE ARE TWO BUTTONS RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU PUSH THEM, but no she keeps pressing the first button over which does nothing but disintegrate the block she already had in the right spot. She's never going to beat this game.

[Great Rumbler]

Yay! Gib and I finally beat the co-op! *internet high-five*

With singleplayer and co-op, my final time was 12 hours.

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[Herr Mafflard]

  nice screengrab

last area wasn't so bad except we made a meal of the first section

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you could say the sliding crate was a sort of new mechanic, and we didn't know the bridges would stay up if you blocked the lasers for even a second, so I think we can blame the puzzle designers a little for that one lol

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