By Valve
Portal 2 is a clever puzzle game where you use a special gun to create connected doorways on flat surfaces. You must navigate through a series of messy labs using physics, gravity, and your own logic to find a way out.
Portal 2 is one of those rare games that almost everyone likes, even if you do not consider yourself a gamer. You are stuck in a giant underground facility run by a very sarcastic computer. Instead of shooting enemies, you solve puzzles to move from one room to the next. It is satisfying because it makes you feel smart without being unfairly difficult. The humor is the best part. You will find yourself laughing at the dry wit of the characters even when they are trying to trap you in a room full of acid. It is a classic that still feels fresh today.
The core of the experience is the portal gun, which lets you defy physics. You can jump off a high ledge, fall into a portal on the floor, and come flying out of a portal on the wall. This momentum lets you fly across huge gaps. There are also different colored gels that change how you move. Blue gel makes you bounce high, while orange gel makes you run very fast. These layers keep the puzzles feeling new as you progress through the story.
If you have never played Portal 2, you are missing out on a masterpiece. It is easy to pick up, funny, and deeply satisfying to solve. Whether you play alone for the story or with a buddy for the co-op challenges, it is worth every penny. It is a must-have for any Windows user who enjoys a good mental workout.
Portal 2 takes you back to the mysterious Aperture Science labs for a new round of brain-teasing fun. This time, the world is a bit more broken down and overgrown, which makes the scenery really interesting to explore. You play as Chell, and your only tool is a portal gun that shoots blue and orange holes. If you walk into one, you pop out of the other instantly.
What makes it great:
Even though it has been around for a while, the game still looks and feels fantastic. It is less about fast reflexes and more about thinking through a problem until you have that satisfying moment where everything clicks. It is perfect for anyone who likes a good puzzle and a real story.
| Operating System | Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 3.0 GHz P4, Dual Core 2.0 (or higher) or AMD64X2 (or higher) |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB RAM |
| Storage | 15 GB available space |
| Graphics | 128 MB or more, support for Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 / Intel HD Graphics 2000) |
| Other | DirectX Version 9.0c |