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    Seeking Portal-like game

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by PopRoxMimo3, Sep 22, 2009.

  1. PopRoxMimo3

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    I dont think there is, but hey ill give it a shot.
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Sep 22, 2009
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  2. Shadows1990

    Shadows1990 Notebook Evangelist

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    I recently saw a demo of Twin Sector on Steam . The game itself isn't too bad; Instead of the portal gun, it has gloves that can control objects, and uses the HAVOK Physics engine well.

    However, the voice acting is kinda shoddy, and the gameplay might seem a bit simple for some.


    Also check out the original Portal concept, named Narbacular Drop.
    It's not too bad, but lacks GLaDOS :(
     
    Shadows1990, Sep 22, 2009
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  3. Signal2Noise

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    THE CAKE IS A LIE!!!
     
    Signal2Noise, Sep 22, 2009
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  4. Loki[D.d.G]

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    Nabarcular Drop. It's the original Portal.
     
    Loki[D.d.G], Sep 22, 2009
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    Prey - Not entirely like Portal, but there are levels where you can travel through portals, change your size, walk on ceiling etc.

    Or you can always try Portal the flash edition.
    http://portal.wecreatestuff.com/
     
    TomTom2007, Sep 22, 2009
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    MrPuff Notebook Consultant

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    Portal is one of my fav games. While no game is the same as it, Mirrors Edge gives me a similar feel when playing it. Your main opponent in both games is your environment and both have you solving puzzles by finding the right path. Both games can have the levels completed in different ways and allow creativity.

    Differences are mainly falls kill in mirrors edge, not in portal. In portal you occasionally fight non moving sentry robots and allow you to take your time. In mirrors edge you will at times fight officers although running is many times the best option.

    Oh...and you get a portal gun in portal. :D In mirrors edge you just defy gravity hehe.
     
    MrPuff, Sep 22, 2009
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    I would say more games in the action/exploration genre... Tomb Raider, Prince of Persia, even the new Batman Arkham Asylum. Granted none of them discard the combat, but some of the puzzles are really well done.
     
    Evaders99, Sep 22, 2009
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  8. PopRoxMimo3

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    Downloading narbacular drop game. thanks. rep.

    Digging the flash. I heard about prey 3 years ago and it got bad reviews so i never bothered with it. i should look into though. rep for recommendation

    Yes mirrors edge is the bisssscit. thanks rep.
     
    PopRoxMimo3, Sep 22, 2009
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