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Author:  Nik [ Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:39 ]
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WTB wrote:
There's nothing in-jokey about it! It's a facial expression!


Nik wrote:
Thanks for clarification re split screen. I want split screen. :(

I'm assuming to play co op on a local network I'd need to buy two copies?



Yep - you'd both need to be logged into separate Steam accounts anyway, so you'd need a copy on each account!

Thinking about it, I've definitely used my steam account (offline) on multiple PCs to play multiplayer HL2 before, so may be technically, if not entirely legally possible.
Author:  Trooper [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:10 ]
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Only played an hour or so total, and up to chapter 3. The best word to describe it is "lovely".
Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:28 ]
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Who else is getting the PS3 version? I'll be looking for a co-op buddy at some point. Although I suppose I could do the co-op mode on the PC, thinking about it...
Author:  WTB [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:36 ]
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I'll be getting the PC version (tonight probably), so I'll be interested in co-op fun at some point!
Author:  Satsuma [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:02 ]
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360 for me: friends and cheevos.

I want this bad, but... must... resist... wait... price... drop... Hnnngh...
Author:  Rodafowa [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:23 ]
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Hopefully my copy of the PC version will have been delivered by now. I wasn't going to pre-order, but a combination of the reviews and wanting to play it before Internet Bastards spoiled the story swayed me. So to sum up: co-op me do!
Author:  Zio [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:38 ]
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Doctor Glyndwr wrote:
Who else is getting the PS3 version? I'll be looking for a co-op buddy at some point. Although I suppose I could do the co-op mode on the PC, thinking about it...


I'm planning on grabbing the PS3 version in my lunch break today, although I suspect I'll actually play it on the PC for the most part. I take it it is the full PC version you get by purchasing the PS3 one, just one that's tied to the PS3 copy's licence?
Author:  myp [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:05 ]
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Mine was delivered at 9:40am according to Amazon's tracker. :DD
Author:  Zardoz [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:06 ]
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:DD :DD :DD

:shrug:
Author:  Zio [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 13:41 ]
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I must say that Sony choosing today to take PSN offline for "maintenance" was fantastic forward planning.

Thanks Sony!
Author:  Pundabaya [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 14:49 ]
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Portal 2 get!

Gamestation had two sets of belmers trading DSis for 3DS, and neither could choose a colour to save their lives. I felt like shouting 'It doesn't matter which colour! It'll still give you headaches and make you look mentally disabled while you're playing it!'

Anyway Portal! Can't wait to get home!
Author:  Bobbyaro [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 15:07 ]
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Ohhhh, I really enjoyed the first one, how much game is there here?
Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 15:24 ]
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Reviewers say 8-10 hours of single player and 5 or so hours of co-op.
Author:  myp [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 16:09 ]
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It's in my greasy mitts, but I can't think about playing it while it's so nice outside, so I'm sat in the garden instead.
Author:  Mr Dave [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 16:15 ]
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I have it. I may play it sometime soon
Author:  myp [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 16:58 ]
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Mr Dave wrote:
I have it. I may play it sometime soon

I bagsy an Dave for first co-op shenanigans!
Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 17:01 ]
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What platform, Dave?
Author:  myp [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 17:26 ]
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Ok, I'm too fucking hot out here now. Going inside to give this a whirl.
Author:  Zardoz [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 17:28 ]
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Just clocked it.


Wank.
Author:  WTB [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 17:38 ]
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Right, fuck PC Gamer's Facebook competition. Cunts. If I win it off them when they finally get around to announcing the winners, someone on here is getting a free copy.

*Spends money*
Author:  Mr Dave [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 17:57 ]
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Doctor Glyndwr wrote:
What platform, Dave?

XBox, for reasons of controller and most likely platform for friends.
Author:  andyb [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 18:05 ]
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I've got a copy of the original Portal on Steam that I can gift to someone, so if you want it, say here and it's yours.
Author:  Nik [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 18:16 ]
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This could be romanista'a chance to find out what's so good about Portal!
Author:  WTB [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 20:52 ]
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11 GB?! Knew I should've set it off before footy.
Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 21:13 ]
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Mr Dave wrote:
XBox, for reasons of controller and most likely platform for friends.

Ironically, I'd be co-opping with you right now if you'd got PS3.

I'm about 1.5 hours in. So far, it's great - the script is particularly awesome.
Author:  Zardoz [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 21:16 ]
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Can't wait for my copy to arrive now.
ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
£17.91 for the 360 version thanks to the LoveFilm voucher I've just received. :metul:
Author:  WTB [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 21:17 ]
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2 hours, 7 minutes :(
Author:  Cras [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 21:32 ]
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Disappointed that the co-op is a different, shorty story. I suppose it would have to be though.
Author:  myp [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 21:36 ]
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Craster wrote:
Disappointed that the co-op is a different, shorty story. I suppose it would have to be though.

Surely it's better? Otherwise you're just playing the same thing through again with someone else.

I've played about half an hour of the single player so far and I'm loving it.
Author:  Cras [ Thu Apr 21, 2011 21:38 ]
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I don't play co-op games single-player first.
Author:  WTB [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 0:29 ]
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Bit good, innit? Looks beautiful on my 23" monitor too. It's amazing how they've continually made Source engine games look better and better. Unless you're on a console, of course. :D
Author:  Zio [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 0:34 ]
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Doctor Glyndwr wrote:
Ironically, I'd be co-opping with you right now if you'd got PS3.


No you wouldn't, considering PSN is still fucking down.
Author:  Zardoz [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 0:38 ]
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Craster wrote:
I don't play co-op games single-player first.

Bullshit :hat:
Author:  batatafrita [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:52 ]
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andyb wrote:
I've got a copy of the original Portal on Steam that I can gift to someone, so if you want it, say here and it's yours.


Oh, I want! Sent you a PM with my email!
Author:  Zardoz [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:01 ]
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Hello, lovely to meet you.
Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:06 ]
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Zio wrote:
Doctor Glyndwr wrote:
Ironically, I'd be co-opping with you right now if you'd got PS3.
No you wouldn't, considering PSN is still fucking down.
True story.
Author:  WTB [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 14:36 ]
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Much further in now, and DAYUM! It's ace! Looking forward to everyone completing it so we can start tentatively discussing SPOLIZRES.
Author:  Pundabaya [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 14:50 ]
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Whatsisface, him who hangs round with Ricky Duhface, is actually really bloody good. I thought he'd be shit. I like the gels too.
Author:  WTB [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 15:31 ]
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Yeah he's really good in it, is Merchant. The whole thing is superbly written. Genuinely funny with so many subtle jokes thrown in. I reckon a second play through will be in order - at least - to truly soak it all in.
Author:  myp [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 16:18 ]
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WTB wrote:
Yeah he's really good in it, is Merchant. The whole thing is superbly written. Genuinely funny with so many subtle jokes thrown in. I reckon a second play through will be in order - at least - to truly soak it all in.

ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
"There's a good chance you've suffered a minor case of SERIOUS BRAIN DAMAGE!"

:DD

Mr Dave and I have almost finished the co-op section - some of the puzzles have really had us scratching our heads!
Author:  tossrStu [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 16:51 ]
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Finished the single-player last night. Effing ACE. Took me 9 hours according to Steam, although I bet a lot of that was standing around waiting to hear all the extra dialogue -- eg. at the very start of Chapter 9, when you're commanded to "Come back", go back and hang around for some bonus funny stuff. And if you want to get a cheevo:

ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
Jump in the pit as instructed.


It's rare that I buy games full-price on release day but I'm glad I did with this (although I won't deny getting it for £24 definitely sweetened the deal).
Author:  myp [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 17:53 ]
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Mr Dave has covered me in goo, but at least we've saved science!
Author:  WTB [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 18:52 ]
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Finished! Absolutely fantastic. I didn't expect it to be anything but great, and it truly delivered.

Don't read SPLIOZERS until you've finished the story:

ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
Very disappointed with the ending though. We're basically still none the wiser as to what the chuff is going on, what year it is, who you are, and what the connection to the Half-Life universe is other than occasional references to Aperture competing with Black Mesa. Was really hoping for some story explanation. Same as Half-Life 2 it seems - they completely didn't explain fucking ANYTHING. Annoying. Very annoying.
Author:  Pundabaya [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 22:42 ]
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Single player done. Awesome. Game of the year. Really don't read spoiler.

ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
I'm guessing any interaction between the Portal and Half-Life games will happen in HLep3. As they're off to the Aperture Science research vessel and all. Anyway. Awesome way to finish the final boss off. And the turret opera!, 'Moriarty vs Holmes, Aristotle vs Spiked Mashy Plate'. Glados potato.

As to who Chell is... she's Glados's daughter.
Author:  WTB [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 23:43 ]
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ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
Potato GlaDOS has to be one of the greatest things ever, ever! Also, did you look at all the little science projects? The bicarbonate volcano! I love the cute little touches like that in Valve games. Also, all of the pistons and the way the test chambers are dynamically created by little robotic arms and stuff. Magnificent! Truly one of the loveliest, most intricately executed games I've ever played.


This is genuinely the first time in AGES I'm left without even the slightest niggling regret about buying a game at launch. Totally worth it!
Author:  Pundabaya [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 23:47 ]
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WTB wrote:
ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
Potato GlaDOS has to be one of the greatest things ever, ever! Also, did you look at all the little science projects? The bicarbonate volcano! I love the cute little touches like that in Valve games. Also, all of the pistons and the way the test chambers are dynamically created by little robotic arms and stuff. Magnificent! Truly one of the loveliest, most intricately executed games I've ever played.


ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
The potato thats grown crazily... that science project is signed. By... (don't look at the following spoiler if you didn't notice and want to play through the single player again)


ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
...Chell
Author:  WTB [ Fri Apr 22, 2011 23:49 ]
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Pundabaya wrote:
WTB wrote:
ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
Potato GlaDOS has to be one of the greatest things ever, ever! Also, did you look at all the little science projects? The bicarbonate volcano! I love the cute little touches like that in Valve games. Also, all of the pistons and the way the test chambers are dynamically created by little robotic arms and stuff. Magnificent! Truly one of the loveliest, most intricately executed games I've ever played.


ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
The potato thats grown crazily... that science project is signed. By... (don't look at the following spoiler if you didn't notice and want to play through the single player again)


ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
...Chell


ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
Aha! I didn't notice that! So cool! Nobody makes games like Valve!
Author:  Mr Dave [ Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:39 ]
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ZOMG Spoiler! Click here to view!
Jonarob smells

it was fun up until the part I'm at. It's now a bit tedious.

I'm hoping it'll get back to fun again soon.
Author:  Malabelm [ Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:54 ]
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I told Miss Malabar to keep me away from Game or I'd buy this.

She never fucking listens.
Author:  ApplePieOfDestiny [ Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:53 ]
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I discovered my GAME voucher that has been missing for 4 months, then went shopping in a place that didn't have a GAME :(
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