Portal: Revolution - A Fan-Made Prequel That Takes Portal 2 To The Next Level
If you are a fan of the Portal series, you might be interested in Portal: Revolution, a free mod that adds a new story and 40 new puzzles to Portal 2. Portal: Revolution is a prequel that takes place between Portal 1 and 2, when the Aperture Science Labs are in disarray after the destruction of GLaDOS, the malicious AI that tormented you in the first game. You play as an unnamed test subject who teams up with a personality sphere called Stirling, who claims to have a plan to restore Aperture to its former glory. But can you trust him?
Portal: Revolution is not just a rehash of Portal 2’s gameplay. It introduces new mechanics and elements that challenge your portal skills and creativity. For example, you will encounter a new laser cube variant that can reflect multiple beams at once, a gel cleansing field that removes any gel from objects you carry through it, and pneumatic diversity vents that suck up and transport objects through tubes. These new features add more variety and complexity to the puzzles, which are designed to be harder than Portal 2’s.
But don’t worry, Portal: Revolution is not impossible to beat. The mod developers have ensured that the puzzles are fair and fun, and that the new mechanics are explained and taught to the player through the level design. The mod also features a fully voiced story with original characters and dialogue, which adds more personality and humor to the game. The voice acting is surprisingly good for a fan-made project, and the characters are engaging and memorable.
Portal: Revolution is a must-play for Portal fans who want more of the same, but better. It is a testament to the creativity and passion of the Portal community, and a worthy addition to the Portal canon. You can download Portal: Revolution for free from Steam, as long as you own Portal 2. The mod is about 8 hours long, and it is compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac. Trust me, you won’t regret it.
