Portal 2 Jun 14, 2023

Portal 2 is a highly anticipated action puzzle game that brings back the beloved characters GLaDOS and Chell for another round of mind-bending physics puzzles.

In this sequel, the once pristine Aperture Science facility has fallen into disrepair, set hundreds of years after the events of the first game. The protagonist, Chell, wakes up in a dilapidated research facility that is now overgrown with vegetation. As she navigates through the facility, she encounters a helpful robot 'personality sphere' who inadvertently wakes up GLaDOS, the main antagonist. This sets off a series of deadly tests that Chell must overcome.

Visually, Portal 2 is stunning on both PC and Mac, with detailed environments and impressive animation. Unlike its predecessor, the story in Portal 2 is more fleshed out, providing players with a deeper understanding of Aperture Science and its characters. While Chell remains silent, GLaDOS and the personality sphere Wheatley are full of personality, delivering both hilarious and terrifying moments.

The puzzles in Portal 2 are top-notch. The iconic Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device makes a return, but there are also new tools and traps to master, such as Pneumatic Diversity Vents, Propulsion and Repulsion Gels, Thermal Discouragement laser beams, and Aerial Faith Plates. The expanded story and longer gameplay make Portal 2 a fantastic experience, and once the single-player campaign is completed, players can enjoy a series of two-player cooperative tests with animated robots.

With its blend of challenging puzzles, action, and dark humor, Portal 2 is undoubtedly one of the standout games of its time.