Portal: Still Alive
Overview:|
As an Expanded Game released in 2008, Portal: Still Alive builds upon the original first-person puzzle mechanics where you use portal technology to manipulate physics and solve challenges within a sinister lab setting. This version notably includes 14 brand new bonus puzzle chambers designed to test spatial reasoning, alongside developer commentary offering insight into the game's creation. The core experience remains focused on brain-bending, physics-based problem-solving.
This title is an expanded version of the critically acclaimed first-person puzzle experience, originally released in 2008 for the Xbox 360 platform. As an Expanded Game, it takes the core mechanics and narrative structure of its predecessor and builds upon them with substantial new content designed to test players' spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Players find themselves as test subjects within a mysterious, somewhat sinister laboratory environment. The central premise revolves around utilizing advanced 'portal' technology—a device capable of creating interconnected openings across surfaces—to navigate complex environments, bypass obstacles, and ultimately survive the testing procedures.
Core Gameplay and Setting
The atmosphere blends dark comedy with cerebral challenges. The gameplay loop centers entirely on physics manipulation. By strategically placing two linked portals, players can redirect momentum, drop objects, or transport themselves across distances that defy conventional movement, forcing a complete rethinking of spatial relationships. The primary genre focus is Puzzle.
What Content Does This Expanded Version Offer?
This release significantly enhances the original offering by introducing 14 brand new bonus puzzle chambers. These additions are specifically designed to challenge even those familiar with the base game’s mechanics, providing fresh scenarios that require mastery of the portal gun.
Furthermore, for those interested in the development process, the game includes developer commentary tracks. This feature allows players to gain insight into the design philosophy and creation of the puzzles and environments they are experiencing.
What makes this an 'Expanded Game' version?
As an Expanded Game, the primary value proposition lies in the substantial addition of new, dedicated puzzle content layered on top of the established, successful formula. It is a comprehensive package that refines the original experience while significantly increasing the playtime dedicated to pure puzzle-solving challenges beyond the main narrative path. This version is built upon the foundation of the original Portal.
Platform Availability and Release Details
This specific iteration of the game was made available exclusively on the Xbox 360 in October 2008.
Additional Content Status
There are no separate downloadable content packs (DLCs) or further expansions released for this specific version of the game beyond the content integrated into the initial release.
Game Details
Release Information
Release Date: Oct 22, 2008
Genres & Themes
Genres: Puzzle
Themes: Science fiction
Platforms
Xbox 360
Game Modes
Perspective: First person
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player
Age Ratings
ESRB:T (Teen)
PEGI:12+
CERO:B (12+)
GRAC:15+
CLASS_IND:10+
ACB:M (Mature)
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