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Let’s start by saying the following contains spoilers forPortal: Revolution. While the series may not be as prolific or intensive as other Valve properties, keeping yourself in the dark aboutPortalis worthwhile. Thanks to Second Face Software, these gaming genies have granted us an all-new experience in a world revolving around technology that we wish all too often was real.
While our desires have been renewed, we can attempt to satisfy them by playing through a whole new adventure, with its own story, and puzzles based on familiar mechanics. If this hasn’t intrigued you enough already, then let’s break it down even more.
What Is Portal: Revolution?
Portal: Revolution isa fan-made mod that adds a brand new story arc with new characters and over 40 test chamber puzzles, offering over eight hours of gameplay. It’s such a meaty mod that you could consider thisan unofficial entry in the series.
It’s a whole new game that’s been built usingPortal 2’s engine. As a result, it may look a bit older than modern games, but that also means it’s consistent within the series.
Revolutionrequires you to have Portal 2 in your library to play it, but you candownload Portal: Revolution for free.
Once you own Portal 2, you can install and play Portal: Revolutionwithout needing to have Portal 2 installed.
How Does The Gameplay Differ From Portal 2?
Since it’s based on Portal 2, Revolution contains many of the same mechanics and controls. In that regard,the main difference is that it doesn’t offer a co-op mode. It focuses on a single-player experience that includes elements from the other two games in the series.
It’s also more open-ended,having multiple segments that have you exploring various parts of the facility without guidancefrom an AI character or a clearly defined path to follow. There are no hazards or puzzle elements that are unique to Portal: Revolution.
There aremultiple chambers and areas which have more than one solution. Experiment and take risks since there’s no penalty for dying.
