MTV's Multiplayer poses an interesting question: does Portal need a sequel? Hailed by many as one of the best games of 2007, and hailed by some as the best game of 2007, Portal represented a truly unique and engaging experience rarely seen in the video game industry. As Multiplayer puts it, the game was satisfying; it didn't leave you wanting more. Of course, we all know that one-off gaming creations are less than common in video games, as the ultimate goal of publishers and developers is to create a game that can be turned into a successful franchise. The question is not whether or not Portal will receive a sequel, but if it should.
Our answer: yes. Because GLaDOS is still alive, and she's got to go. But what do you think? That's what we want to know. As such, we've drummed up a poll asking that very questions. Submit your answer below and tell us why you picked it in the comments.
[Via Joystiq]
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1-10-2008 @ 3:20PM
Tony said...
There simply isn't enough to do in the game to have it just end there. I don't know that it necessarily needs a sequel per se, but I think most people would at least enjoy additional puzzles.
I have to imagine they'll be using technology similar to this in future Half-Life 2 episodes anyway. Someone already hacked the portal gun into the PC version.
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1-10-2008 @ 3:20PM
Cass-D said...
I would like to find out why the hell you in the facility to begin with. Then where the hell did you go after you left. I mean common you still have the portal creator, man talk about an expert thief with this gadget.
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1-10-2008 @ 3:20PM
pandlcg said...
I was under the impression that they were going to work the portal gun and the main character into the half life universe in the next episode. Not sure if i just made that up in my head, but i'm pretty sure i read it on the intertubes.
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1-10-2008 @ 3:23PM
MrMuggs said...
I thought there were going to be tons of user created add-on levels for Portal. I enjoy the game for the puzzle and mechanics. The story is great but I'm happy with more levels. Why doesn't Valve create some DLC levels for Portal? I would be happy with that.
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1-10-2008 @ 3:25PM
Larry *not allowed to say cheevo* said...
Portal was just a fantastic game. I would be very disappointed if there wasn't another game in the works. The idea was awesome, the gameplay is totally fun, and this game appeals to a wide variety of gamers. Portal is a winner, big time.
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1-10-2008 @ 3:25PM
Larry *not allowed to say cheevo* said...
Portal was just a fantastic game. I would be very disappointed if there wasn't another game in the works. The idea was awesome, the gameplay is totally fun, and this game appeals to a wide variety of gamers. Portal is a winner, big time.
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1-10-2008 @ 3:26PM
Michael Paul said...
The type of surface that supports a portal wasn't everywhere in the first game, so hopefully whatever they do lets you get around some in the fresh air and not shove you into some new rathole in a quest for cake...
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1-10-2008 @ 3:32PM
GoldenPie said...
Portal was a great game but it was too short. I would love if they did a sequel. Hell, even a few DLC levels or something would be good.
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1-10-2008 @ 3:33PM
GoldenPie said...
Portal was a great game but it was too short. I would love if they did a sequel. Hell, even a few DLC levels or something would be good.
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1-10-2008 @ 3:34PM
GoldenPie said...
Ugh, what is up with the commments today? Meh, it's probably just my computer. Sorry for this..
1-10-2008 @ 3:35PM
Flash2000 said...
It'd be great to make it more of a story as well. GLaDOS is a great villain, you could do a lot with her. She's basically Hal9000 in charge of a very scary testing facility. Nothing worse than a homicidal , all seeing, robot.
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1-10-2008 @ 3:47PM
Etchasketchist said...
Two words: Dual wielding.
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1-10-2008 @ 3:48PM
Etchasketchist said...
Two words: Dual wielding.
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1-10-2008 @ 3:52PM
DemonGSides said...
Two words.
Double post
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1-10-2008 @ 5:29PM
Etchasketchist said...
Not my fault.
1-10-2008 @ 3:53PM
Nick said...
I think a sequel would be nice with a larger variety of puzzles and problem solving scenarios. I feel like the first game was just scraping the ice with the possibilities. Not too mention multiplayer, which I think, if done tastefully and well, could be awesome and refreshingly different. Imagine a tag type game of some sorts where there a few people chasing each other around a level with the portal gun. Player A creates an orange hole and jumps through and quickly attempts to shoot another orange hole to close his/her escape, but player B from across the map shoots a portal through Player A's portal and then dives through a secondary portal catching up with player A and then blam, he shoots, tags, kills, whatevers the person. The possibilities really are quiet infinite when it comes to the unique scenarios that could be formulated in a multiplayer portal setting. So basically, count me in, one order of Portal 2 please.
-Nick
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1-10-2008 @ 3:57PM
autochthonous said...
I like cake. I would love to see some real-world type puzzles in a Portal sequel. You've got the Portal gun, take it out into the world and have a ball!
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1-10-2008 @ 4:01PM
ogvor said...
I think you should have had more options on the poll. I would like to see (and expect to see) the Portal gun in Half Life 2: Episode 3, but a direct Portal sequel would probably just end up sullying it's reputation. Chell (character you play) could even end up meeting up with Gordon, or perhaps Gordon must go into Aperture science to defeat GLaDOS. Hmmm.... I might have just convinced myself of wanting a sequel.
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1-10-2008 @ 4:04PM
James said...
I gotta say: I chose the PC version of Orange Box because I thought I'd be downloading a ton of user TF2 maps. I haven't been, but I'm *thrilled* to be able to download custom Portal puzzles.
Sorry, guys. I love my 360 (well, loved -- I'm sure I'll love it again once it gets back from the RROD repair depot), but it's the worst possible platform for user generated content. Even the PS3 gets the UT3 "mod cooker" some time this month...
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1-10-2008 @ 4:05PM
James said...
I gotta say: I chose the PC version of Orange Box because I thought I'd be downloading a ton of user TF2 maps. I haven't been, but I'm *thrilled* to be able to download custom Portal puzzles.
Sorry, guys. I love my 360 (well, loved -- I'm sure I'll love it again once it gets back from the RROD repair depot), but it's the worst possible platform for user generated content. Even the PS3 gets the UT3 "mod cooker" some time this month...
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