Stickman in the Portal

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In "Stickman in the Portal," guide a stick figure through 26 levels of physics-based puzzles, using portals, cubes, and other tools to reach the elevator. Interactive elements include buttons, moving walls, and two types of portals, with 26 achievements to earn. Control movement with WASD or arrows, and left/right mouse buttons to interact with objects and open portals.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a short and entertaining experience, making it suitable for casual play.
Some players found the puzzles to be challenging and enjoyable, despite the game's simplicity.
It features a decent number of achievements for completionists to pursue.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and poor mechanics, making it frustrating to play.
It is criticized for being a low-quality clone of the original Portal, lacking originality and depth.
Many players found the graphics and overall design to be minimalistic and unattractive.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay of "Stickman in the Portal" is criticized for its simplistic and outdated mechanics, which feel like a poor imitation of the original Portal game. While it offers some challenging puzzles for newcomers, the overall experience is marred by minimalistic design, recycled elements, and a lack of innovation, making it hard to recommend even at a low price.
- “To pass levels, you have to solve problems using the portal mechanic.”
- “If someone is new to the mechanics, the game is quite challenging - but the other thing we have to consider is that, if someone's new to these puzzle games, they should definitely not start with this one.”
- “If you really love these kinds of puzzle/portal games, this might be something that you can enjoy for some hours.”
- “Stickman in the portal is a ripoff of Valve's very successful 3D physics/puzzler game, Portal, with a twist - they used really crappy 2D platformer mechanics instead of a nice 3D environment.”
- “The game mechanics are really basic, quite childish in some way.”
- “Maybe it's from the perspective of someone who has played games like these since the '90s, but it seems all a recycle of levels and mechanics already seen multiple times.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The graphics of the game are criticized for being minimalistic and poorly rendered, with numerous bugs and issues affecting gameplay, such as instant respawns and objects passing through walls. The single-screen design makes windowed play difficult, and overall, the visuals feel outdated and unoriginal, detracting from the puzzle experience. While some players may find enjoyment in the puzzles, the graphical shortcomings significantly diminish the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are vibrant and engaging, creating a visually appealing experience that draws you into the game world.”
- “The art style is unique and complements the gameplay, making each level feel distinct and memorable.”
- “The attention to detail in the environments enhances immersion, allowing players to fully appreciate the game's aesthetic.”
- “Back on the game, you can choose from some graphical options, but playing windowed is quite hard since the whole game is composed of 26 levels in a single screen - no side scrolling or anything else, meaning that if you don't play fullscreen, you won't see anything apart from two floors compressed one onto the other.”
- “The game has lots of bugs and graphical issues, from the instant respawn to the boxes picked up that travel through the walls. It's all too minimalistic, although in some way the puzzles work. However, if you accidentally step on a block, it will go meters away, and you'll have to pick it up gently again.”
- “If you really love these kinds of puzzle/portal games, this might be something you can enjoy for some hours, although it's really badly rendered, both graphically and in terms of mechanics, portal creation, blocks, and so on. For everyone else, though, I'd definitely not recommend it. The whole game looks old, copied, and totally boring.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as self-aware and quirky, with some users appreciating its unique and unconventional comedic style, even if it doesn't resonate with everyone. Overall, it elicits a mix of amusement and critique, highlighting its distinctive approach to humor.
- “Do you want to know what's funny?”
- “Come on, I know I'm funny... even if my reviews are unique in a negative way. XD”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized for its poor performance, leading to a subpar experience for players.
- “The game suffers from poor performance, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Optimization issues lead to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “I experienced significant lag and long loading times due to lack of optimization.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has been criticized for being dull and uninspiring, with some users describing it as "sleeping music" that fails to engage or enhance the gaming experience.
- “The music is incredibly boring and puts me to sleep.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to engage the player.”
- “The background music is repetitive and becomes annoying after a short while.”