Buy it if you like
- Steam Deck: 213 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Controls: 60 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 22 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews
Based on 25k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
75% of themes are praise25% are divided0% are complaints
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
213 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Even those not using a Steam Deck can appreciate the design philosophy behind these interactions.
Controls
Players who bring up Controls mostly praise it.
60 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
For fans of the franchise or those curious about innovative controller integration, it offers a polished and entertaining glimpse into Aperture Science—compact in scope, but rich in personality and execution.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
22 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Players appreciate the return to the Portal universe, even in this smaller format, and many view it as a reminder of Valve’s talent for blending gameplay with narrative wit.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
17 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
However, this brevity works in its favor by maintaining tight pacing and ensuring no mechanic overstays its welcome.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
8 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Lighting effects, smooth textures, and clean environmental design contribute to immersion without overwhelming the player.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
6 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
At least the voice acting was good, and I enjoyed a few of the jokes, but overall it felt more like watching cutscenes than playing a game.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Steam Deck213 reviews
Controls60 reviews
Story22 reviews
Gameplay17 reviews
Graphics8 reviews
Audio6 reviews
Divided opinion
Crashes67% still recommend
Optimization100% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
- Steam Input API Support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Stereo Sound
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
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