Portal

Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.

Oct 10, 2007

Action
First-Person
Mystery
Physics
Exploration
StoryRich

Strengths

Original and varied puzzle mechanics centered around portals
Puzzles become more complex as the game progresses, providing a sense of achievement that makes players feel smarter
Memorable atmosphere built around dry humor and GLaDOS

Weaknesses

The total playtime is short at around 5–7 hours, and the game ends quickly
Some feel that the story is somewhat shallow
Some test chambers, especially Chambers 15 and 18, can be frustratingly difficult

Story100
Gameplay91
Performance75

This AI-generated analysis is provided for reference only and does not represent the official views of WAME. It may differ from the original reviews or contain inaccurate information. Analyzed Oct 4, 2026

Game Schedule

ReleaseOct 10, 2007PC·MOBILE·Nintendo·PlayStation · GLOBALAdd

Game Description

Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay. The game is designed to change the way players approach, manipulate, and surmise the possibilities in a given environment; similar to how Half-Life® 2's Gravity Gun innovated new ways to leverage an object in any given situation. Players must solve physical puzzles and challenges by opening portals to maneuvering objects, and themselves, through space.

Previously registeredHalf-Life 2

Next registeredHalf-Life

Strengths

Original and varied puzzle mechanics centered around portals
Puzzles become more complex as the game progresses, providing a sense of achievement that makes players feel smarter
Memorable atmosphere built around dry humor and GLaDOS

Weaknesses

The total playtime is short at around 5–7 hours, and the game ends quickly
Some feel that the story is somewhat shallow
Some test chambers, especially Chambers 15 and 18, can be frustratingly difficult

Story100
Gameplay91
Performance75

This AI-generated analysis is provided for reference only and does not represent the official views of WAME. It may differ from the original reviews or contain inaccurate information. Analyzed Oct 4, 2026

Portal

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