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Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/Vista/XP Processeur : P4 à 3 Ghz, Dual Core 2.0 (au minimum) ou AMD64X2 (au minimum) Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : La mémoire de la carte graphique doit être de 128 Mo ou plus, et la carte graphique doit être compatible avec Pixel Shader 2.0b (ATI Radeon X800 [au minimum] / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 [au minimum] / Intel HD Graphics 2000 [au minimum]). DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Carte son compatible avec DirectX 9.0c

Portal 2

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Released April 18, 2011
sample: 493 reviews posted after launch (159 AI-classified)
99/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 99 % · 463,505 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
9,75€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Portal 2's engaging gameplay has captured players, with 82 positive mentions out of 89, and its story has also received widespread acclaim, with 54 positive mentions out of 55. The game's overall positive reception is reflected in its 99% positive review rate on Steam, with a sampled post-release reception of 99% positive as well.

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In-game

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« [i]Happiness consists in frequent repetition of pleasure[/i] Such as when GlaDoS is constantly experimenting on me »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1111
« I had aperture sciences logo tattooed to my shoulder if that tells you anything about how much i love this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played1
« I would let GlaDoS run experiments on me forever, god she's perfect..... OH and also the game was pretty decent I suppose »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played2111
« The humor in this game can't get old, laughed at it now as back then during my first time playing in both singleplayer and coop. Also this game is one of the reasons why I wanted to learn C++ and I did. »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played11
« expérience en co-op désastreuse les niveaux sont beaucoup trop simples comparé à nos niveaux intellectuelles bref un jeu pour les imbéciles en manque d'égo. »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« I never wanted to play this, bought it on summer sale just to try it out. Life changing experience »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played1
« this game is ABSOLUTE CINAMA voice acting perfect story amazing sound track comunity levels and a co- op mode it is awsome. »
👍 anonymous review · 51 h played11
« My playtime for this game says it all. Portal & Portal 2 are possibly some of the best puzzle games ever made. »
👍 anonymous review · 2364 h played11

In players' words

« [i]Happiness consists in frequent repetition of pleasure[/i] Such as when GlaDoS is constantly experimenting on me »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1111
« expérience en co-op désastreuse les niveaux sont beaucoup trop simples comparé à nos niveaux intellectuelles bref un jeu pour les imbéciles en manque d'égo. »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« I had aperture sciences logo tattooed to my shoulder if that tells you anything about how much i love this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played1
« I never wanted to play this, bought it on summer sale just to try it out. Life changing experience »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played1
« I would let GlaDoS run experiments on me forever, god she's perfect..... OH and also the game was pretty decent I suppose »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played2111
« this game is ABSOLUTE CINAMA voice acting perfect story amazing sound track comunity levels and a co- op mode it is awsome. »
👍 anonymous review · 51 h played11
« The humor in this game can't get old, laughed at it now as back then during my first time playing in both singleplayer and coop. Also this game is one of the reasons why I wanted to learn C++ and I did. »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played11
« My playtime for this game says it all. Portal & Portal 2 are possibly some of the best puzzle games ever made. »
👍 anonymous review · 2364 h played11

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
92 % pos · n=89
Story / writing
98 % pos · n=55
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=16
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=16
Multiplayer
92 % pos · n=13
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=12
Value for money
71 % pos · n=7
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay898225
Story / writing555410
Graphics / art161600
Audio / music161600
Multiplayer131201
Content / longevity12813
Value for money7502
Performance2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 9.3 h.

<2h
100 % (n=9)
2-10h
99 % (n=214)
10-25h
99 % (n=185)
>25h
99 % (n=85)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 100% positive100JunJul 2026 : 99% positive99Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€5.71€11.43€17.14€22.8620132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€0.81

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 21, 2012 · All-time low: €0.81 (Jun 25, 2019)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,4 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 51 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 24,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise, with 82 positive mentions out of 89
  • The story is widely acclaimed, with 54 positive mentions out of 55
  • The game's graphics and audio have been universally praised, with 16 positive mentions each out of 16

Weaknesses

  • Some players have expressed concerns about the game's content, with 3 negative mentions out of 12
  • A few players have criticized the game's price, with 2 negative mentions out of 7

Who is it for?

This game is ideal for fans of first-person puzzle games, particularly those who enjoy a good challenge and a well-crafted narrative, as evidenced by the frequent mentions of 'puzzles' and 'difficulté' in the game's reviews.

Is Portal 2 worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 99% of 463,505 Steam reviews are positive (player score 99/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 9,75€.

Verdict

With its engaging gameplay, excellent story, and widespread critical acclaim, Portal 2 is a must-play game for anyone who enjoys a good challenge and a well-crafted narrative. The game's overall positive reception and high review rate make it a standout title in the gaming world, and its ability to balance humor and difficulty has cemented its place as a classic in the genre.

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