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Should I play Portal 1 or 2 first?

You should definitely play the first game. Not only because it's important to understand the story, but also because its just as excellent a game as Portal 2 is. Save this answer.
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Is Portal 2 a sequel to Portal 1?

It was released on April 19, 2011, for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Portal 2 is a sequel to Portal as well as the first game created by Valve to be rated E10+, compared to the M rating of all of their previous titles excluding the first Portal game and the original Day of Defeat, which were rated T.
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Is Portal 2 as good as 1?

It's a good game, for sure. Certainly better than average. But where Portal was a great game -- small, but perfectly formed -- its sequel is merely very good. Now see, I'm a Portal fan, so I'm a bit biased, but I would bump both up a rung: Portal 1 was a virtually perfect game, and Portal 2 is a great one.
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Is Portal 2 the same story as Portal 1?

Both Portal and Portal 2 are set in the same area and in the same universe (along with Half-Life). Both games feature a similar storyline - an opening sequence of waking up from stasis, going through tests and later escaping the testing track and sneaking through maintenance areas.
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Is it worth getting Portal 1?

I would recommend playing the original first for the story. It's not that long, so it won't take you much time, and I would say it's worth the time and money. However, if you only care about the gameplay, then you could start with Portal 2.
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Is Portal 1 or Portal 2 better?

Does Portal 1 have Jumpscares?

This is a puzzle game not a horror one... it have SOME jumpscares, that are like mini-mini hurt attacks, just 1 or 2, but it isnt a jumpscare game..
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Is Portal 1 a short game?

Portal was acclaimed as one of the most original games of 2007, despite criticisms for its short duration and limited story. It received praise for its originality, unique gameplay and dark story with a humorous series of dialogue.
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What is the point of Portal 1?

The game consists of a series of puzzles which must be solved by teleporting the player's character and other simple objects using the Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device. The goal of each chamber is to reach an exit point, represented by a circular elevator.
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How long does Portal 1 take to beat?

When focusing on the main objectives, Portal is about 3 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 9½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Does Portal 2 have different endings?

Portal 2 will offer two different endings, one for single play and one for co-op play, developer Valve has confirmed. Speaking to Videogamer, the title's writer Chet Falliszek promised, "Both sets of credits [will feature something special], because we've got two credits."
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Why is Portal 2 so popular?

Portal 2 is one of the most famous puzzle games of all time. One of the reasons it's so well-known is because it was developed by Valve. But mostly, its fame comes from the fact it's critically acclaimed. And it's easy to see why it's beloved by both critics and fans, as the game is incredibly enjoyable to play.
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Is Portal 2 a hard game?

Wolpaw says the puzzles in Portal 2 aren't necessarily easier. Given some of the game's new twists to how its world works, they're certainly going to become complex, but he says players may find the game's physics a little more forgiving.
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Is there anything scary in Portal 2?

1. There are certain parts of the game which can be scary for example there is one easter egg where if you find this secret room you hear creepy cackles and... thats it just that. there are plenty of things like this if you look hard enough but if your kids can handle this type of stuff i think they will be fine.
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Is there blood in Portal 1?

There is a pinch of blood, lots of dark humor, and some guns (Both the portal and bullet kind.) If you look into the lore of the game though, it can get pretty gruesome, so it's best to ignore it if you are/have a small child. Overall, it is a great game with wonderful gameplay and mechanics!
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Why did Portal 2 remove blood?

Portal 2 has no blood though because they wanted to get the game's rating moved down from Teen to Everyone.
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What does GLaDOS stand for?

GLaDOS (Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System) is a fictional character from the video game series Portal.
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How many endings does Portal 1 have?

So are there different endings? Nope. sadly, its just achievement.
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Will there be a Portal 3?

Just because you don't have Portal 3 doesn't mean that there's not more Portal in your life — you just need to look a little harder. While Valve isn't making an official Portal sequel, it's given its blessing to a number of spin-off projects that should keep you so occupied that you won't need a sequel.
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How long was Chell asleep in Portal 1?

At the beginning of Portal 2, she is woken up for the first time after 50 days of sleep after the events of the Lab Rat comic, for a mandatory set of physical and mental exercises.
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Why does GLaDOS look weird in Portal 1?

It's mostly a design choice; portal 1 was an experiment, a small little simple game, using mostly half-life assets. It's popularity however was a bit bigger than anticipated, so a sequal was made. there are some nice insights on why some design choices were made.
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Is GLaDOS in Portal 1?

GLaDOS (Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System) is an artificial intelligence created by Aperture Science, and the primary antagonist of the Portal series. She is the main antagonist throughout Portal and the first half of Portal 2's single-player campaign.
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Is Portal 2 in the apocalypse?

This is an action-adventure game in which players assume the role of Chell, a human who is trapped in a scientific testing facility. From a first-person perspective, players solve numerous physical puzzles as they navigate through post-apocalyptic environments.
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How many floors are in Portal 1?

Consisting of 19 test chambers, it was first used by Chell as part of her mandatory testing.
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Does Portal 1 have a story?

A test subject wakes up in a scientific facility controlled by a sadistic artificial intelligence and must escape with the help of the only instrument she has--a gun that makes portals.
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