Just picked these up, an hour or so in and I see why they are highly acclaimed. 80% off on Steam (came to less than CAD$5 for both).
Portal was one of the best puzzle games ever crafted. It’s pretty close to being a perfect game.
It’s clever, funny, and most importantly, short enough to not overstay its welcome.
The sequel is also very good, but it’s significantly longer and the writing and puzzle design suffer as a result. However, the addition of the multiplayer mode was a very good decision and is without a doubt better than the single player mode.
otacon239@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
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twinnie@feddit.uk 2 weeks ago
I’ve been doing this for years now. Over the past ten years I’ve probably only bought about five games that were over £15.
mohab@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
Same here. Only 4 for over $10: The Wonderful 101, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, and NieR:Automata.
Psythik@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Reminds me of the first time I played Portal. I was really excited for the “hilarious song” in the credits that all the reviews were saying.
Imagine my disappointment when I finally get to the end, only to discover that the “hilarious song” was just Still Alive…
I bought the game shortly after release, but within a week it had already been memed to death and back again. I hadn’t been disappointed that much by a game ending since the NES days.
flubba86@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I had the opposite. I played it about 6 months after release, I’d heard all the “the cake is a lie” memes, but somehow I hadn’t heard that song and it caught me totally by surprise at the end of the game. It was such a good experience.
The portal 2 song is good too, but nothing like the feeling of beating the first game and hearing Still Alive.