Anyone who played the first Portal should be very pleased with the familiarity of the sequel. With early references to the original narrative, Portal 2 makes no apology for the previous game and provides plenty of fan service. Delving into the intricate back story of the preceding antagonist is remarkably satisfying. There is no question that this game was meant to continue the success of the franchise by reaching out to millions who played the previous title.

Portal 2 is a masterful video game that deserves all applicable superlatives for the year. It succeeds at moving a compelling story forward in a uniquely entertaining fashion. There is no doubt that this evolving game series is on course to be revered for decades.