Applied Physics

Short story: In the first part of the series, the player had to try to survive a variety of test chambers and to reach pre-defined target points. Here he stood just physics - entry angle = exit angle - and the so-called portal-gun available. The latter opened on certain surfaces Zweiwegportale, through which one could go back and forth. It is also possible to pass throw objects or transport. So then the player could ultimately the nasty computer AI GLaDOS (Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System), which the tests supervised and very cynically commented provide, and bring them to justice.

In the second part we start there had where Part 1 ended. But there have passed a number of years, which has spent the protagonist in deep sleep. GLaDOS is dead and he is no more tests. But why then you find yourself still in the testing grounds of the company? This and much more is to find out.

The game has even after more than three years lost none of its original appeal. In each level you have to try to reach the exit. At the beginning the puzzles are still simple and the level quite clearly. But soon you find yourself again in relatively large halls and a feverish search for usable subsoil for portals is usually the result. For it is not on every wall can be opened, the practical helper. Better a few moments longer consider the environment. Timeout is available in the fewest level and so tactical tinkering is announced.

New features in Portal 2 a couple of tools available to the protagonist available. Besides Portalgun there are now also three kinds of color, which modify the soil properties. Blue looks like rubber and can bounce off objects. Orange gives extra speed while running. White ultimately serves that portals can be opened, where this is not really likely to be possible. But the opposition's arsenal has strengthened. In addition to the self-firing turrets from the first part, there are also lasers, which can be deflected with special cubes, and sometimes the player also bombs is taken under fire.

The game is played in solo mode or with a partner via internet in Co-Op mode. Both versions offer a campaign which the story behind a closer look at the tests. While it is recommended to play through the solo campaign first, but the co-op mode is possible from the start - a big plus for people who gamble do not want the same shared and solo mode crack. But there is also a drawback for players who like to play a long time and a lot - the part is played out relatively quickly. Average takes the solo campaign 7-8 hours, but since it has a lot of time left and many of the funny gimmicks explored within the game. Who has to find someone who plays the Co-Op mode with him who has here again to solve some happiness.

But the bottom line is (now) little content for the money. At the moment, because Valve and Electronic Arts have promised to deliver more content and will then be free for owners of the game, Steam Download goodness. One of these promised Downloads is already available - a level editor. This can create her own creations and share with friends and gamble. So it's only a matter of time before even here a corresponding function is incorporated to this additional maps to play comfortably from within the game.

Pro: new challenging puzzles
Cons: campaign played out pretty fast

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