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Where's 10/10? D:

it was ok

Funny and complex enough.

Next game: shadow of the collosus?

Short, but enjoyable. Nothing too complicated with it's puzzles, so that's a plus. All in all, I'd give it an 8/10.

In all seriousness, its the only puzzle game I've tried on steam where it didn't get old, or grindy. When they introduced a new concept it felt fun. Personally I think the Talos Principle felt like a chore sometimes.

9.9/10, from me. Seriously, IMHO, one of the best games there is, nearly flawless.

• Gameplay was fantastic and original;
• Well thought difficulty curve, that makes you feel like a genius towards the end (even if you are not), and gives very subtle clues if you get lost;
• There is not that much story, but what is there is incredibly well narrated by a very (unreliable) funny narrator.

Some people say it is short, but I really value my time -- the game has almost no filler content whatsoever. And I had fun all the time, and even replayed some scenes to laugh again.

And, at the end, there is cake. What else do you want? ;)

Cheers!

Tomorrow: Hearthstone.

I played it for the first time a couple of months ago, and was underwhelmed. I liked it, but I wasn't blown away. Part of the problem, I'm sure, is that I played The Talos Principle first. I was also expecting a LOT of story, and there really isn't that much there, which I found disappointing.

great because it was short

I can't rate Portal, as I've never played it (have given away a few copies, though). :-(

Where's your rating/review?

Enjoyed the gameplay and mechanics but it gave me horrible motion sickness afterwards. Powered through it (because I liked it so much) but it ruined the remainder of my night. Not sure why it affected me the way it did, since this doesn't seem to be a come complaint about the game.

Overall, I would say that it is somewhere between 8-9, and a must play for anyone who wishes to experience the best that this medium has to offer. I would go more in depth, but I'm too tired to give a proper overview of my thoughts on the game.

Suggestion for tomorrow: Bastion.

A solid 9/10 for me.

• Gameplay: Let's be serious, it was a pioneer of modern puzzle games. So innovative. And the best part is that it worked oh so well. Strong, fluid gameplay.

• Accessibility: It had one of the best learning curves I've seen in a game. Every level taught you something new and pushed you. I think everyone can get into this game.

• Story: Well, not much of a story but who cares? It was enough to keep me going. Dialogue was hilarious and top notch, and characters were awesome. You can easily forget characters from most story-driven RPGs but who can forget GLaDOS?

• Overall: One of the masterpieces that will last throughout the ages. I've seen people ranging from a few years old to elderly enjoy this gem. I will always compare new puzzle games with Portal, as it became my standard for this genre.

• Suggestion for tomorrow: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

It was okay, but could've been better.
Next game: Devil Daggers.

Don't own it. Never played it. Will tell you one day.

An interesting take to put an old puzzle game formula in 3D, with a bit unnecessarily self-pretentious storyline. Also, a really weak SHODAN rip-off as the main enemy. Cute end song though.
Average to somewhat above average in total. Nice as a puzzle game, but not particularly strong as an atmospheric horror if you have played any of the System Shocks before.

7/10

Interesting and fun mechanics, good controls assuming you're familiar with WASD+mouse (8). Story / setting is pretty weak as most of it is based on conjecture (5), characters are nonexistent apart from GladOS (6). Pretty overrated, as most Valve games are.

Suggestion for tomorrow: Baldur's Gate

I'd give it a 9/10. Part of what made it great was that for many of us, we'd never played a game like it. It's like rating Pac-Man. This isn't a complaint, just an observation.

For me, the primary factor for rating a game is based on how much I enjoyed it while playing it, not taking 10 points and subtracting points based on its flaws, like a quiz or term paper or something. I thoroughly enjoyed playing Poral-- Portal 2 even more so. FWIW, I think it's petulant not to allow somebody to choose 10/10. :P It didn't affect me since either way I'd give 9/10.

Suggestion for tomorrow: Remember Me.
Alternate suggestion: Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Thank you for an interesting discussion topic.

are we talking about the first or the second portal here :?

I have yet to install or play either of the Portal games, so I abstained from voting. It seems to be well-liked, though.