Portal 2 is an award-winning first-person puzzle adventure game, set in a crumbling science facility known as Aperture Labs. Its unique gameplay mechanic allows players to shoot portals of two different colours that are linked. A player can then traverse their environment through the interlinked portal to solve a variety of complex puzzles.
Not only does Portal 2 have distinct gameplay, it also features some genre-defining voice performances from Stephen Merchant (Jojo Rabbit, The Office) and JK Simmons (Spider-Man, Oz).
The villainous AI system GLaDOS (Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System), voiced by Ellen McLain, is also a highlight and is considered one of the greatest characters in videogames.
The Portal 2 teaser trailer via Valve's YouTube channel
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