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[Multiplatform] Portal (Delicious Cake)
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Old Oct 13, 2007, 01:06 PM Local time: Oct 13, 2007, 08:06 PM 1 links from elsewhere to this Post. Click to view. #76 (permalink) of 126
How hard is it to use the editor? I've got a great idea for a puzzle:

Two timed buttons. One opens door 1, which leads to a hall and door 2. You'll have to push button 1, quickly teleport to button 2, press it and then create a portal behind the two doors.

It's a start, right?
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Old Oct 13, 2007, 01:20 PM #77 (permalink) of 126
For thoes who want more Portal. Here's a flash version which is pretty well done. It has some flaws, but nothing that can't be overcome with a bit of tweaking to your methods.

Post feedback of your experiance if you like.

http://uploads.ungrounded.net/404000/404612_Portal.swf
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Old Oct 14, 2007, 11:19 AM Local time: Oct 15, 2007, 05:19 AM #78 (permalink) of 126
Just beat it. Great game. GLaDOS is mean . Although I would've enjoyed doing it more if my fps wasn't 5-10 while during the gas period, and final boss death.

Have fun playing this with a 360 controller.
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Old Oct 14, 2007, 01:41 PM Local time: Oct 14, 2007, 01:41 PM #79 (permalink) of 126
It works fine on a pad. I didn't have any control issues what so ever, and, for that matter, haven't heard many complaints about Portal's controls on the 360.

Team Fortress on the other hand takes a bit of....getting used to.
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Old Oct 14, 2007, 01:57 PM #80 (permalink) of 126
Hah, awesome sig, Skills.

I have a 360 pad on my PC, but I haven't tried it with this. I just couldn't. I thought about it at first, but decided to just go with the traditional mouse/keyboard setup, and went with it. I think I prefer FPS games like that, mostly. Maybe I'll give it a try and play through some of the commentary.
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Old Oct 14, 2007, 05:31 PM Local time: Oct 14, 2007, 04:31 PM #81 (permalink) of 126
Hah, awesome sig, Skills.
I absolutely agree. Sharing a piece of cake with the companion cube = priceless.
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Old Oct 15, 2007, 12:58 AM Local time: Oct 15, 2007, 06:58 PM #82 (permalink) of 126


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Old Oct 15, 2007, 12:02 PM #83 (permalink) of 126
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Old Oct 15, 2007, 12:36 PM Local time: Oct 15, 2007, 06:36 PM #84 (permalink) of 126
This is easily the best PC game of recent years. Everybody should play Portal, it's that good. Who would've thought there's still innovation to be found among myriads of rehashed first person shooters ...

I'm in love with this game and its breathtaking awesomeness.
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Old Oct 15, 2007, 08:23 PM Local time: Oct 15, 2007, 07:23 PM #85 (permalink) of 126
So who's up for Portal 2? Maybe they'll release that with their next collection. (I can dream, can't I?)

I'll even settle for a Map Pack.
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Old Oct 17, 2007, 01:24 PM Local time: Oct 18, 2007, 07:24 AM #86 (permalink) of 126
The Escapist : Zero Punctuation: The Orange Box

I think this is a pretty good review, it sums up the Orange Box entirely. And accurately.
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Old Oct 17, 2007, 10:42 PM #87 (permalink) of 126
Heh heh, yeah I love his review of the game. I thought EP2 was longer then 1, but definately more of the same.

Portal segment... *clapping*
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Old Oct 17, 2007, 10:56 PM Local time: Oct 17, 2007, 09:56 PM #88 (permalink) of 126
I think this is a pretty good review, it sums up the Orange Box entirely. And accurately.
Absolutely hilarious. The way he describes portal completely sums up the game:

"I was expecting a slew of interesting portal-based puzzles, and that's exactly what I got. But what I wasn't expecting was some of the funniest pitch-black humor I have ever heard in a game."

Ain't that the truth?
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Old Oct 18, 2007, 09:13 PM Local time: Oct 18, 2007, 09:13 PM #89 (permalink) of 126
I love Zero Punctuation's reviews. Half the time they're more accurate than "real" reviews are. He actually makes a good point about Portal not outstaying it's welcome. While I did think it was a bit too easy and too short, it's hard to say if it would really be that appealing were it 10+ hours long given that there's only so much you can do with it. It's a decent length for what it is, although I'd consider it more of a bonus that came with Episode 2 and TF2 than a full-fledged title that's an equal part of the purchase price.

And yes, the end song deserves the top spot in the next GFF song competition.

Can someone name another first person game that doesn't involve guns/weapons? Rare, I know, but I can't think of any others aside from Portal.
Aside from Narbacular Drop (which was essentially the predacessor to Portal), Penumbra: Overture maybe? You do technically get a pick ax that can be used to attack enemies, but it's secondary to it's use in puzzles. Otherwise, Portal is more akin to adventure/puzzle games like Myst than first person action games...except that unlike Myst, Portal is actually fun.
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Old Oct 18, 2007, 11:26 PM #90 (permalink) of 126
Ah, I just finished this game, and I LOVED IT. The credits was ultimate win, and the dialogue during the game was thoroughly entertaining. I can't wait for some mods, and the companion cube valve will be releasing at the end of the year :3.

oh my gawddd
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Old Oct 19, 2007, 04:56 AM Local time: Oct 19, 2007, 11:56 AM #91 (permalink) of 126
I must be particularily thick, because those puzzles gave me some very nice resistance. I really enjoyed the last ones, and would love to see the gun incorporated in a 'proper' game.

(I love Portals, I hope there'll be some DLC for Xbox Live<3 )

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Old Oct 19, 2007, 08:43 PM Local time: Oct 19, 2007, 07:43 PM #92 (permalink) of 126
I really enjoyed the last ones, and would love to see the gun incorporated in a 'proper' game.
Then I bet you'd like this video:

YouTube - Half-Life 2: Portal
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Old Oct 19, 2007, 08:48 PM Local time: Oct 19, 2007, 07:48 PM #93 (permalink) of 126
Today's Photoshop Phriday - Thinking With Portals.

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Old Oct 21, 2007, 10:30 PM Local time: Oct 21, 2007, 09:30 PM #94 (permalink) of 126
So to follow up on that video I posted, it seems that there are instructions online for playing with Portals in Half Life 2.

Enjoy...

Half-Life 2: Portal : Primotech
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Old Oct 22, 2007, 04:09 AM Local time: Oct 22, 2007, 02:09 AM #95 (permalink) of 126
The Escapist : Zero Punctuation: The Orange Box

I think this is a pretty good review, it sums up the Orange Box entirely. And accurately.
To say that it didn't overstay its welcome I think is a little off, at least for me its was still quite welcome at the end of stage 19, also consider that for several stages of the game you didn't even have access to the fully equipped portal gun. But I guess there isn't much one can do about it, Portals was a short and sweet affair and I can only hope for map packs or some kind of add-on/sequel.

Other than that though, i love this guy's reviews.
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