The official Portal 2 thread!

Black Panther · Apr 19, 2011

Can someone post screenshots? I'm really debating on whether to get this or not.

xrealm20 · Apr 19, 2011

Black Panther said:
Can someone post screenshots? I'm really debating on whether to get this or not.

Agreed - I may have to cough up the $$$ to pick it up. I'm hoping it's just as astounding as the original Portal...

garyinhere · Apr 19, 2011

downloading now hope it's worth it never bought a game at full price till today

Muhad · Apr 19, 2011

Sure is nice to have a game install and work right out of the box!!

Played SP for a couple of hours. Awesome game so far. :rockout:

Now ... where is HL3? lol

m4gicfour · Apr 19, 2011

Ok, sorry if this has been addressed but I don't have time to read all the pages here.

How EXACTLY does the PS3 version sync with Steam? I'm guessing:
Comes with paper containing a key... Run the game, insert key, links PSN account to Steam account. So one use only, ever.

If that's the case, I Imagine the game can be played with an unlinked account, but offline only? I have a lot of friends with PS3s and few with PCs. I'd like to buy on PS3, to play the PC version, and lend the PS3 copy around. I know a lot of them will want to try it, If I can save rental fees for guys who want to try before buy, it'd be nice.

DannibusX · Apr 19, 2011

garyinhere said:
downloading now hope it's worth it never bought a game at full price till today

Whoa! Is the missus gonna kill daddy when she gets home?

For the record, this game (IMO) is amazing, Gary. I don't think you'll regret paying full price.

digibucc · Apr 19, 2011

m4gicfour said:
Ok, sorry if this has been addressed but I don't have time to read all the pages here.

How EXACTLY does the PS3 version sync with Steam? I'm guessing:
Comes with paper containing a key... Run the game, insert key, links PSN account to Steam account. So one use only, ever.

If that's the case, I Imagine the game can be played with an unlinked account, but offline only? I have a lot of friends with PS3s and few with PCs. I'd like to buy on PS3, to play the PC version, and lend the PS3 copy around. I know a lot of them will want to try it, If I can save rental fees for guys who want to try before buy, it'd be nice.

i believe that will work, they just can't play online with you. I will try to launch both at the same time and let you know. as far as how the syncing works, you're right.

ediT: ok so I started a sp game on the ps3 (note:save from pc didn't sync

) , and then left it unpaused and launched the game on pc. save loaded fine and sp worked, i tried co-op with random, it said starting game but then i canceled as i can't actually play now.

i didn't try mp on the ps3 yet, i'll update with that. but someone else already said you couldn't play with each other as the accounts are linked. and i don't see how you could possibly both play online against others for the same reason. but one is sp and one in mp at any time will probably be ok - at the most only the pc version can be in mp while the console is in sp.

garyinhere · Apr 19, 2011

DannibusX said:
Whoa! Is the missus gonna kill daddy when she gets home?

For the record, this game (IMO) is amazing, Gary. I don't think you'll regret paying full price.

I asked her permission thank you very much

cadaveca · Apr 19, 2011

well(non-spoiler/non-gameplay) :

I took many more screenshots, but I guess i did not upload them to the cloud.

m4gicfour · Apr 19, 2011

digibucc said:
i believe that will work, they just can't play online with you. I will try to launch both at the same time and let you know. as far as how the syncing works, you're right.

ediT: ok so I started a sp game on the ps3 (note:save from pc didn't sync ) , and then left it unpaused and launched the game on pc. save loaded fine and sp worked, i tried co-op with random, it said starting game but then i canceled as i can't actually play now.

i didn't try mp on the ps3 yet, i'll update with that. but someone else already said you couldn't play with each other as the accounts are linked. and i don't see how you could possibly both play online against others for the same reason. but one is sp and one in mp at any time will probably be ok - at the most only the pc version can be in mp while the console is in sp.

Now I guess the only other question would be: Can it be played without my account once it's linked. I.e. Does the game require steam sign-in to play sp whatsoever on ps3?

digibucc · Apr 19, 2011

m4gicfour said:
Now I guess the only other question would be: Can it be played without my account once it's linked. I.e. Does the game require steam sign-in to play sp whatsoever?

well there is always the option of signing offline, both on ps3 and pc. but if you are connected to the internet, and have it signed online - then it will automatically sign in, for single or multi, on both ps3 and pc.

also, i don't know if people see you online on the pc or how it works, but i can't find any way to sign out of steam on the ps3 once it logs you in. so either offline or bust.

cadaveca · Apr 19, 2011

More:

PVTCaboose1337 · Apr 19, 2011

http://cloud.steampowered.com/ugc/558654597240635015/8263A936DFC8A32772B1E479FE7C690FC6D2857C/

Oh Valve I love you.

Delta6326 · Apr 19, 2011

almost done installing can't wait! at 95%

Muhad · Apr 19, 2011

I guess I spoke to soon. I played for a couple of hours and then took a work break.
Now I want to continue playing but the game crashes after a minute or so. Tried different save files but still CTD.

Anyone else having trouble?

wtf???

1Kurgan1 · Apr 19, 2011

Well, since I have had Portal 1 forever, and never played it, and I bought Portal 2, I decided to play it today. Short game, had fun, my son was laughing so hard at the turrets, got in such a fit of laughter he dropped his cookie, lol.

P2 showed up, but sadly I can't play, can't login to PSN right now, so can't register it

Kreij · Apr 19, 2011

I sent BP my extra copy of Portal so she could check it out before purchaing Portal 2.
We may not see her for awhile. :laugh:

Easy Rhino · Apr 19, 2011

1Kurgan1 said:
Well, since I have had Portal 1 forever, and never played it, and I bought Portal 2, I decided to play it today. Short game, had fun, my son was laughing so hard at the turrets, got in such a fit of laughter he dropped his cookie, lol.

P2 showed up, but sadly I can't play, can't login to PSN right now, so can't register it

same kurgan. ive had portal 1 forever but never played it until today. it is fun. im thinking about portal 2 now. replay factor is nonexistance in portal 1 so i dont know about 2.

1Kurgan1 · Apr 19, 2011

Easy Rhino said:
same kurgan. ive had portal 1 forever but never played it until today. it is fun. im thinking about portal 2 now. replay factor is nonexistance in portal 1 so i dont know about 2.

Well, the way I am looking at it is, Portal 1 wasn't a complete game, just a toss in with Orange box. This they are charging full price for, has co-op, so I'm hoping there is more too it.

Kreij · Apr 19, 2011

I agree with Kurgan, Portal was a proof of concept game tossed out there to see what happened.
What happened was a jillion people loved it.
Portal 2 is the real game. We shall see how it fairs with the gaming community.

va4leo · Apr 20, 2011

I have not loved a Valve game till today!

PVTCaboose1337 · Apr 20, 2011

Portal 2 is a very good game. I am enjoying Single Player so far. Really good story. I am sure anyone who enjoyed the Half Life series will enjoy this. Also, anyone who likes potatoes.

Delta6326 · Apr 20, 2011

im just getting to chapter 2 and loving the humor!

qubit · Apr 20, 2011

Damn, still can't play it! I've ordered the disc off Amazon and it's not released until the 21st. :cry:

How will I survive?! :eek:

Kreij · Apr 20, 2011

The real question for me is thus ...
"Portal 2 is loaded and ready to play on my rig. Why am I still here moderating the boards?"

Thanks for no spoilers. I will start my Portal 2 journey tomorrow morning.
Best answer to above question gets you a gifted Steam game (for PC).
You all have two or three days to respond.

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