Portal Mortal

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Portal Mortal is a single player and multiplayer platformer game. It was developed by Theipe and was released on April 1, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

https://store.steampowered.com/widget/1486790/ Tired of failing alone? Now you can do it with friends! Try out your skills in this intense, hardcore 2D platformer with portals and traps! If everything else fails, you can always build your own levels... together! Join our Discord to stay updated! Features Portals, puzzles and blood!Over 100 challenging levelsDozens of collectiblesCharacter customiz…

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story3 positive mentions

Challenging and rewarding puzzle platformer with precise controls and well-designed levels.
Robust level editor allowing creation and sharing of custom maps, enhancing replayability and multiplayer fun.
Engaging soundtrack and varied pixel art environments that complement the gameplay experience.

Difficulty spikes can become extremely punishing, sometimes leading to frustration despite frequent checkpoints.
Occasional technical hiccups such as performance drops after alt+tabbing.
Some levels require repetitive precise actions that may feel tedious to certain players.

story
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The story in this game is engaging and offers a mix of challenging main campaign and enjoyable moments with friends, allowing players to create their own fun regardless of difficulty. Players feel immersed and entertained by the narrative and additional content like collectibles and customization.
- “I don't know how much I was expecting from this game, but with the story, collectibles, customization, and all the other things to try out, I feel kind of spoiled!”
- “I haven't finished the story yet (will update the review after I have) but I can already recommend this game based on the experience in the beta and the released version so far.”
- “The story is also interesting!”
gameplay
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The gameplay features sharp, well-controlled mechanics and fluid progression with no loading times between frequent deaths, enhancing the overall experience. New mechanics are introduced naturally throughout pre-made levels, maintaining a balance between minimal art style and increasing mechanical complexity. Occasionally, the speed can become a bit confusing, but the game remains engaging and smooth.
- “Another classic example of an indie title using its minimal but still good art style to increase content and mechanical complexity to new heights.”
- “There are no loading times between frequent deaths, which gives gameplay a superb fluidity due to checkpoints.”
- “Mechanics are sharp enough to feel in control, but sometimes the speeds can get a bit confusing.”
music
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The game's music features an atmospheric and fitting soundtrack that enhances the different worlds and gameplay experience. Users appreciate its ability to energize players and express hope to hear more from the composer in future titles.
- “Fun but difficult platformer with precise controls and fitting music.”
- “The game has a nice atmospheric soundtrack that brings the different worlds alive and motivates you.”
- “I hope to hear the composer's music in future games too!”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their minimal yet effective pixel art style, blending the essence of Portal's puzzles with the intense, brutal visuals reminiscent of Super Meat Boy. This combination enhances the game's content and mechanical complexity, appealing especially to pixel art enthusiasts.
- “Another classic example of an indie title using its minimal but still good art style to increase content and mechanical complexity to new heights.”
- “The game captures the essence of portal puzzles amazingly while combining it with the brutal graphics of Super Meat Boy and the likes.”
- “Being a pixel art lover, I like the graphics.”
humor
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The game features a good sense of humor that adds to its appeal, balancing well with its challenging gameplay.
atmosphere
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The game features a captivating atmospheric soundtrack that effectively brings its diverse worlds to life, enhancing player immersion and engagement.
- “The game has a nice atmospheric soundtrack that brings the different worlds alive and keeps you engaged.”