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Portal

Video game

Portal is a critically acclaimed first-person puzzle-platformer video game developed by Valve Corporation. Released in 2007, this groundbreaking game revolutionized the gaming industry with its innovative gameplay mechanics, clever writing, and mind-bending puzzles. Players take on the role of Chell, a test subject who awakens in the Aperture Science Enrichment Center, a decaying research facility with a dark history. With the help of her trusty portal gun, Chell must navigate through increasingly complex test chambers, solving puzzles and avoiding deadly traps to uncover the secrets behind the facility's sinister experiments. As Chell progresses through the game, she encounters a cast of eccentric and often hilarious characters, including the enigmatic GLaDOS, the facility's artificial intelligence, and the disembodied voice of Cave Johnson, the founder of Aperture Science. With its unique blend of humor, science fiction, and clever gameplay, Portal has become a beloved classic, praised for its originality, creativity, and sheer intelligence. The game's success has also spawned a successful sequel, Portal 2, as well as various spin-offs and merchandise, cementing its place as one of the most iconic and influential video games of all time.