Portal 2 Announced *may contain spoilers* - Page 2

drac0s · 23rd April 2011, 23:53

Finished solo, seemed easier than the first portal? or maybe just skills picked up from first one translated. Didn't seem to be many puzzles that actually required fps skills/timing, more just figuring out what actual puzzle was.

LordP · 24th April 2011, 00:19

Yeah, it seemed more of a puzzle game, than an FPS one. Still need some good aiming skills, but for the most part it wasn't under pressure stuff.

Still awesome though.

BadNova · 24th April 2011, 00:39

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Originally Posted by drac0s

Finished solo, seemed easier than the first portal? or maybe just skills picked up from first one translated. Didn't seem to be many puzzles that actually required fps skills/timing, more just figuring out what actual puzzle was.

They toned down the "aim and shoot a portal while falling thru the air" aspect because it's harder to do that with a console controller.

drone · 24th April 2011, 09:51

Definitely preferred the more puzzle-orientated nature of the whole thing, instead of hyperaccurate twitch portal placement some parts of Portal 1 had.

Finished SP/Co-op a couple of days ago, was most excellent. I actually think I like Portal 2 more than Portal 1, they pulled off expanding the story to a full length game and did *well* at doing that.

Plus.. "This is the part where he kills you" "This is the part where I'm going to kill you" "Chapter 9: The part where he kills you" "Achievment unlocked: The part where he kills you". .. pure gold

Rince · 24th April 2011, 11:16

the constant insults from Glados ("you're fat, you're not good, blah blah blah") are getting a bit tiresome

Jenza · 24th April 2011, 12:01

You know she's not real right? :P

TB · 24th April 2011, 17:06

DLC is coming for Portal 2. Looks like it maybe l4d2 style, tho im guessing aimed at Co-op... which is fine by me

Xanatos · 24th April 2011, 17:40

This is one of the few games where I would welcome some DLC, I blasted through the SP and would happily pay for some more levels.

Hell, I liked it so much I would pay for a level subscription service, one new puzzle a month for a year.

p-b · 24th April 2011, 18:06

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Originally Posted by mpx

I was love/hate about the Ricky Gervais wannabe robot but most of the jokes had me smiling. Loved when GladOS rebooted and was being overly nice to you in a meanacing way.

It's Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais' partner in crime, who I thought brought his own brand of humour to the game.

I think he did quite well.

pxpx · 24th April 2011, 18:09

Just finished the single player campaign, awesome. Would have liked more "shoot a portal while flying through the air" bits, they're the most fun.

Story is awesome though.

Anthony.S · 25th April 2011, 18:12

Excellent game.

mpx · 25th April 2011, 19:48

One of the best games I've ever played! Really, just great.

portal to the moon kinda ruined the intense theme it had going on with the ending, but at the same time, it fit pretty well with the overall theme.

Now I have to find someone to play co-op with and have fun all over again!

StN · 26th April 2011, 08:47

Bah - it's not raining outside, so I really should get some paint stripping done...

Jenza · 26th April 2011, 10:17

WTB non retarded co-op player around GMT+1 evenings :P

pxpx · 26th April 2011, 17:55

^^ add me on steam: simblor

Though I cant guarantee I'll be online during your gaming hours...

Wally Simmonds · 26th April 2011, 22:33

Finished it tonight, absolutely loved it. Just makes me want more valve SP lovin...

mpx · 26th April 2011, 22:47

Just did the first two levels of co-op. Fucking choice!

I like how GladOS is still talking, giving a little mini-story for the two robots.

Cyberbob · 27th April 2011, 17:59

The whole campaign was fricking awesome.. So many little things.. The achievements.. the story, the AI's, the older areas.

Loved it

StN · 27th April 2011, 20:04

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Originally Posted by Cyberbob

The whole campaign was fricking awesome.. So many little things.. The achievements.. the story, the AI's, the older areas.

Loved it

I love the '70s Aperture logo.

StN · 27th April 2011, 20:15

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Originally Posted by StN

I love the '70s Aperture logo.

Phantom · 27th April 2011, 22:44

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Originally Posted by Wally Simmonds

Finished it tonight, absolutely loved it. Just makes me want more valve SP lovin...

That's a shame. That was their last SP game. Ever.

allegedly.

Phantom · 27th April 2011, 22:45

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Originally Posted by Cyberbob

The whole campaign was fricking awesome.. So many little things.. The achievements.. the story, the AI's, the older areas.

Loved it

^ this

The little secrets hidden all over were also amazing / awesome.

Utterly spectacular game, completely adored it

Like Xan, i'd happily subscribe to a regular puzzle update service for it, as long as it came with the funny characterizations and a continuing narrative. Wonderful stuff, I just wish there was more of it!

crocos · 27th April 2011, 23:14

Aah... The implication is last single-player-focused game, not last game with single-player element.

To which I have to ask: What about the next ep of HL2?

Aside from that, I refuse to believe that Valve would shut out all possibility of future single-player titles. They don't seem like a bunch that would artificially close off potential revenue-streams like that.

drone · 28th April 2011, 14:11

With the outstanding quality of the SP side of their games, can't see them dropping SP entirely. I suspect it just means they will try to do both SP and MP. Hopefully more like what they did with Portal 2 where the MP campaign was separate and unique.

Cyberbob · 28th April 2011, 14:36

I'm a little disappointed there's no time-trial arcade mode though.

^BITES^ · 28th April 2011, 15:06

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Originally Posted by crocos

Aah... The implication is last single-player-focused game, not last game with single-player element.

To which I have to ask: What about the next ep of HL2?

Aside from that, I refuse to believe that Valve would shut out all possibility of future single-player titles. They don't seem like a bunch that would artificially close off potential revenue-streams like that.

Thats coming out shortly isnt it?

http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Valve_Time

Dratz.

crocos · 28th April 2011, 15:18

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Originally Posted by ^BITES^

Thats coming out shortly isnt it?

http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Valve_Time

Dratz.

LOL - brilliant link

orpheus · 28th April 2011, 15:20

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Originally Posted by crocos

To which I have to ask: What about the next ep of HL2?

Valve wouldn't leave the Half Life story unfinished. Perhaps they are done with the current source engine for single player games, meaning that EP3 or HL3 will be on new tech.

One can hope/dream right?

Jenza · 30th April 2011, 11:05

First Portal2 DLC is going to be free!

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011.../portal-2-dlc/

Rince · 30th April 2011, 16:27

finally stuck

but I refuse to look up spoilers... I.WILL.GET.THIS.WORKED.OUT!!!!

rubberchicken · 30th April 2011, 19:15

Installed this morning, finished this afternoon.

I think the only part that really slowed me down was the room with the three pipes (speed/bounce/portal paint) because I didn't see the surface above the grate at the end

The story was great; nothing that seemed 'off' at all.

Caesar · 2nd May 2011, 16:50

Seriously??

crocos · 2nd May 2011, 16:56

Given I feel that whole site is a pisstake? I would have to say "yes".

Evil* · 2nd May 2011, 20:05

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Originally Posted by rubberchicken

Installed this morning, finished this afternoon.

I think the only part that really slowed me down was the room with the three pipes (speed/bounce/portal paint) because I didn't see the surface above the grate at the end

The story was great; nothing that seemed 'off' at all.

Interesting, that was the only one that got me as well, at the same place.

pervy · 2nd May 2011, 20:11

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Originally Posted by Evil*

Interesting, that was the only one that got me as well, at the same place.

Ditto. Was the only timed I saved and quit out of frustration.

Phantom · 2nd May 2011, 20:53

The one that stumped me was the same one that caught rincey - the one where you have to dump acceler-gel over the three turrets by way of gravity pipe shenanegans, in chapter 8 from memory

pxpx · 2nd May 2011, 20:53

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Originally Posted by Jenza

First Portal2 DLC is going to be free!

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011.../portal-2-dlc/

You know what I want, some sort of giant practice arena, angled walls; drops, light bridge sources, goo sources, adjustable walls, floating platforms etc, stuff like that, for co-op or single player. Just to mess around in, get creative etc.

a-tech · 3rd May 2011, 19:42

Yay - just finished, deffo not as hard as first, but the puzzles were way more fun this time. Really Enjoyed - great eye candy and atmosphere - pacing of the game was great too.

Hope thats not the end of the portal series thats for sure.

Roll on co-op!

badassmofo · 3rd May 2011, 23:27

just finished up, slow and steady :-D

Same one stumped me too all heck phantom, must have taken me 30mins to get it. But was pretty smooth sailing all the way though.

pxpx · 4th May 2011, 15:51

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Originally Posted by Phantom

The one that stumped me was the same one that caught rincey - the one where you have to dump acceler-gel over the three turrets by way of gravity pipe shenanegans, in chapter 8 from memory

That gone got me for a while too, but when I finally solved it, I was so happy

24th April 2011, 11:16	#45
Rince SLUTS!!!!!!!	the constant insults from Glados ("you're fat, you're not good, blah blah blah") are getting a bit tiresome __________________ Slow internet is worse than no internet. It's like putting your penis in once and then being required to make out for 2 hours --Matt "The Oatmeal" Inman

30th April 2011, 16:27	#70
Rince SLUTS!!!!!!!	finally stuck but I refuse to look up spoilers... I.WILL.GET.THIS.WORKED.OUT!!!! __________________ Slow internet is worse than no internet. It's like putting your penis in once and then being required to make out for 2 hours --Matt "The Oatmeal" Inman

2nd May 2011, 20:53	#76
Phantom May contain nuts	The one that stumped me was the same one that caught rincey - the one where you have to dump acceler-gel over the three turrets by way of gravity pipe shenanegans, in chapter 8 from memory __________________ omgwtf

23rd April 2011, 23:53	#41
drac0s	Finished solo, seemed easier than the first portal? or maybe just skills picked up from first one translated. Didn't seem to be many puzzles that actually required fps skills/timing, more just figuring out what actual puzzle was.

24th April 2011, 00:19	#42
LordP	Yeah, it seemed more of a puzzle game, than an FPS one. Still need some good aiming skills, but for the most part it wasn't under pressure stuff. Still awesome though. __________________ "Nothing is so smiple that it can't be screwed up."

24th April 2011, 09:51	#44
drone	Definitely preferred the more puzzle-orientated nature of the whole thing, instead of hyperaccurate twitch portal placement some parts of Portal 1 had. Finished SP/Co-op a couple of days ago, was most excellent. I actually think I like Portal 2 more than Portal 1, they pulled off expanding the story to a full length game and did well at doing that. Plus.. "This is the part where he kills you" "This is the part where I'm going to kill you" "Chapter 9: The part where he kills you" "Achievment unlocked: The part where he kills you". .. pure gold __________________ Drone. Now with 17% more filling!

24th April 2011, 12:01	#46
Jenza	You know she's not real right? :P

24th April 2011, 17:06	#47
TB	DLC is coming for Portal 2. Looks like it maybe l4d2 style, tho im guessing aimed at Co-op... which is fine by me

24th April 2011, 17:40	#48
Xanatos Antagonist Prime	This is one of the few games where I would welcome some DLC, I blasted through the SP and would happily pay for some more levels. Hell, I liked it so much I would pay for a level subscription service, one new puzzle a month for a year.

24th April 2011, 18:09	#50
pxpx	Just finished the single player campaign, awesome. Would have liked more "shoot a portal while flying through the air" bits, they're the most fun. Story is awesome though.

25th April 2011, 19:48	#52
mpx .	One of the best games I've ever played! Really, just great. portal to the moon kinda ruined the intense theme it had going on with the ending, but at the same time, it fit pretty well with the overall theme. Now I have to find someone to play co-op with and have fun all over again!

26th April 2011, 08:47	#53
StN I have detailed files	Bah - it's not raining outside, so I really should get some paint stripping done...

26th April 2011, 10:17	#54
Jenza	WTB non retarded co-op player around GMT+1 evenings :P

26th April 2011, 17:55	#55
pxpx	^^ add me on steam: simblor Though I cant guarantee I'll be online during your gaming hours...

26th April 2011, 22:33	#56
Wally Simmonds	Finished it tonight, absolutely loved it. Just makes me want more valve SP lovin...

26th April 2011, 22:47	#57
mpx .	Just did the first two levels of co-op. Fucking choice! I like how GladOS is still talking, giving a little mini-story for the two robots.

27th April 2011, 17:59	#58
Cyberbob	The whole campaign was fricking awesome.. So many little things.. The achievements.. the story, the AI's, the older areas. Loved it __________________ ɹǝʌo sᴉ ǝɯɐƃ ʎɥʇ

27th April 2011, 23:14	#63
crocos	Aah... The implication is last single-player-focused game, not last game with single-player element. To which I have to ask: What about the next ep of HL2? Aside from that, I refuse to believe that Valve would shut out all possibility of future single-player titles. They don't seem like a bunch that would artificially close off potential revenue-streams like that. __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية

28th April 2011, 14:11	#64
drone	With the outstanding quality of the SP side of their games, can't see them dropping SP entirely. I suspect it just means they will try to do both SP and MP. Hopefully more like what they did with Portal 2 where the MP campaign was separate and unique. __________________ Drone. Now with 17% more filling!

28th April 2011, 14:36	#65
Cyberbob	I'm a little disappointed there's no time-trial arcade mode though. __________________ ɹǝʌo sᴉ ǝɯɐƃ ʎɥʇ

30th April 2011, 11:05	#69
Jenza	First Portal2 DLC is going to be free! http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011.../portal-2-dlc/

30th April 2011, 19:15	#71
rubberchicken	Installed this morning, finished this afternoon. I think the only part that really slowed me down was the room with the three pipes (speed/bounce/portal paint) because I didn't see the surface above the grate at the end The story was great; nothing that seemed 'off' at all.

2nd May 2011, 16:50	#72
Caesar	Is this a pisstake? Seriously??

2nd May 2011, 16:56	#73
crocos	Given I feel that whole site is a pisstake? I would have to say "yes". __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية

3rd May 2011, 19:42	#78
a-tech	Yay - just finished, deffo not as hard as first, but the puzzles were way more fun this time. Really Enjoyed - great eye candy and atmosphere - pacing of the game was great too. Hope thats not the end of the portal series thats for sure. Roll on co-op! __________________ NZ Breakbeat Culture - Bassdrop.co.nz

3rd May 2011, 23:27	#79
badassmofo	just finished up, slow and steady :-D Same one stumped me too all heck phantom, must have taken me 30mins to get it. But was pretty smooth sailing all the way though.