Portal
A groundbreaking puzzle-platform video game series by Valve Corporation, featuring innovative portal-based gameplay mechanics, dark humor, and one of gaming's most memorable antagonists, GLaDOS.
Category
Game
Release Year
2007
Origin
USA
Tags
puzzleplatformsci-fidark humorinnovative gameplaysingle-playerphysicsAI
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Portal
Aliases
Portal, Portal Series
Type
Video Game
Release Year
2007
Status
Active franchise
Origin
United States
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Valve Corporation, Kim Swift, Erik Wolpaw
Publisher
Valve Corporation
Original Work
video_game
Genre
puzzle, platform, sci-fi, dark humor, innovative gameplay, single-player, physics, AI
Content Information
Synopsis
Players control Chell, a test subject trapped in the Aperture Science facility, using a portal gun to solve increasingly complex puzzles while being guided and tormented by the AI GLaDOS.
Main Characters
Chell, GLaDOS, Wheatley, Cave Johnson, Caroline
Setting
Not specified
Themes
Science vs humanity, AI consciousness, Corporate dystopia, Survival, Trust and betrayal
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Video Games
Portal (2007), Portal 2 (2011)
Merchandise
Companion Cube replicas, GLaDOS figures, Apparel
Commercial Information
Games Sold
Over 4 million copies across both games
Merchandise Revenue
Popular gaming merchandise and collectibles
Licensing
Limited licensing for merchandise and media
Awards
Game of the Year awards, BAFTA Games Awards, D.I.C.E. Awards
Cultural Impact
Revolutionized puzzle gaming and introduced iconic characters and memes
Fan Culture
Fandom
Dedicated PC gaming and puzzle enthusiasts
Fanbase Size
Large and active global community
Fan Creations
Custom maps, mods, fan art, memes, music remixes
Conventions
Featured at gaming conventions and Valve events
Online Communities
Active on Steam, Reddit, gaming forums
Cultural Impact
Spawned numerous memes and influenced gaming culture
Communities
Extensive modding community, Custom test chambers and campaigns
Historical Development
Creation
2007 - Portal releases as part of The Orange Box
Key Milestones
2005: Narbacular Drop student project created, 2007: Portal releases, becomes instant classic, 2008-2010: Massive cultural impact and meme creation, 2011: Portal 2 releases with expanded story and co-op, 2012-present: Continued community support and modding, 2019: Portal series added to Nintendo Switch
Evolution
From experimental puzzle game to beloved franchise
Legacy
Considered one of the greatest puzzle games ever made
Related Links
www.valvesoftware.com
store.steampowered.com
www.enjoyip.com