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For those who have not yet played Portal, it is available now for free on Steam (until 24 May 2010).
Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 6:36 am
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perhaps it might be a move to generate interest on portal2
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 4:27 pm
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_Master_ wrote:
perhaps it might be a move to generate interest on portal2
Probably, and also to draw attention to the fact that it is available on the Mac now. And Mac owners have already spent so much money on their vastly overpriced computers that they have no money left for buying games, so Valve made it free of charge.
I replayed it yesterday and today, this game is fun but really short. The first 17 levels are basically introductions to the last 2, but honestly I wouldn't have wanted it to continue much longer anyway, and it's lack of length is now more than compensated by the fact that it's free of course.
perhaps it might be a move to generate interest on portal2
Probably, and also to draw attention to the fact that it is available on the Mac now. And Mac owners have already spent so much money on their vastly overpriced computers that they have no money left for buying games, so Valve made it free of charge.
I replayed it yesterday and today, this game is fun but really short. The first 17 levels are basically introductions to the last 2, but honestly I wouldn't have wanted it to continue much longer anyway, and it's lack of length is now more than compensated by the fact that it's free of course.
Also, it was originally part of the orange box, so it was short because you got 2 other games with it.
Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 2:12 am
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Suislide wrote:
berzerker wrote:
_Master_ wrote:
perhaps it might be a move to generate interest on portal2
Probably, and also to draw attention to the fact that it is available on the Mac now. And Mac owners have already spent so much money on their vastly overpriced computers that they have no money left for buying games, so Valve made it free of charge.
I replayed it yesterday and today, this game is fun but really short. The first 17 levels are basically introductions to the last 2, but honestly I wouldn't have wanted it to continue much longer anyway, and it's lack of length is now more than compensated by the fact that it's free of course.
Also, it was originally part of the orange box, so it was short because you got 2 other games with it.
More like 4 other games. The Orange Box I have has HL2, HL2: Ep. 1, HL2: Ep. 2, TF2, and Portal
Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 6:28 am
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I wish they focused more on puzzles and less on timing. Some of the levels required you to fall off the ceiling then shoot a portal at a specific location. This probably drove away a lot of the 'Sudoku' crowd.
Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 6:40 am
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puk wrote:
I wish they focused more on puzzles and less on timing. Some of the levels required you to fall off the ceiling then shoot a portal at a specific location. This probably drove away a lot of the 'Sudoku' crowd.
Agreed, I do not consider myself part of the Sudoku crowd but didn't like those puzzles that required quick reflexes and precise timing too much.
Maybe next time they could also leave out puzzles that require you to fall from such high ground that IRL you would be killed instantly.
Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 1:01 pm
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but didn't like those puzzles that required quick reflexes and precise timing too much.
well that hardly came in as a surprise weeble wobble ol man
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Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 3:36 pm
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berzerker wrote:
but didn't like those puzzles that required quick reflexes and precise timing too much.
well that hardly came in as a surprise weeble wobble ol man
Are you trying to tell me you liked these puzzles that required you to fire a portal whilst mid air at precisely the place where you would land?
Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 6:40 am
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played it twice long time ago and it wasn't a big deal for me as i don't recall having any issues about placement.
btw portal2 is supposed to be out end of the year or next march
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 3:02 pm
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_Master_ wrote:
played it twice long time ago and it wasn't a big deal for me as i don't recall having any issues about placement.
I finished it twice too and never said it was a big deal, it was just mildly annoying.
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