Portal: Companion Collection Critic Reviews

Portal: Companion Collection contains two of the greatest games of all time, which run at 60fps and are still incredible in 2022.

Both of these games are nothing short of masterpieces, and they look and play excellently here. The Companion Collection isn't just a pair of great games – it's an example of just how great games can be!

Even after 11 years Portal 2 remains one of the most original, clever and funny video games we ever had the joy of playing. The Switch port does an outstanding job delivering this masterpiece to a whole new audience, both looking great and running at 60 fps most of the time, with very little trade-offs. Co-op works as great as ever and the first game, which is still a fun experience, is included as well. This is a must buy for every Switch owner.

Portal Companion Collection is exactly what you want from a Switch version of anything. Two great timeless games that are almost flawlessly in a complete package with online, local multiplayer and even split screen. If you played this back in the day, it's time to play it again. If you've never played these games, then the Switch port is among the best ways to experience them. I'm making a note here; "Huge success".

Portal and Portal 2 are like a magic trick you’ll never figure out or a joke that doesn’t get old. The duology is just as fun and fresh now as they were when they were first released, perhaps even better. They run flawlessly on Switch and control impeccably with the addition of gyro aiming, so the Portal Companion Collection is well worth it whether this is your first time or your thirtieth.

The Portal Companion Collection simply offers two of the best games from the last twenty years at an affordable price on Switch. While they have been offered on multiple platforms, it’s great to finally have both Portal games on a Nintendo console. The ports run flawlessly on Switch and make for an excellent overall experience. If you’ve played them countless times before or are jumping through a portal for the very first time, Portal 1 and 2 make a fantastic addition to the Nintendo Switch line-up.

Portal: Companion Collection is a great collection in which I very much enjoyed and enthusiastically replayed the iconic first person puzzle games from Valve.

Like The Orange Box before it, Portal: Companion Collection is one of the greatest compilations assembled. It is the complete Portal experience, with all the fixings and extras one would hope for and then some. Both titles are excellent, and still hold up better than one would think. They always felt like they belonged on a Nintendo console. They embody its spirit of innovation and creativity, while being wrapped in comfy sardonic blanket, which feels right at home on Switch, be it on the big screen or on-the-go.

It's hard to overstate our satisfaction with Portal: Companion Collection. Portal and Portal 2 felt incredibly fresh when they first released, and the years since have not diminished their immense impact. To now have two of the most unique and mind-bending puzzle games on a Nintendo console, and on-the-go if you choose, is a pure joy. If it weren't for the frequent load screens punctuating the experience, we'd have absolutely nothing to complain about here. The motion controls work like a dream, the games run at a near-rock-solid 60fps, and the writing remains as funny now as it did all those years ago. If you haven't played the Portal games before, this should be a no-brainer. If you have... well, just play them again.

Portal Companion Collection is an indispensable pack for lovers of puzzles and the most biting dialogues. Two games in one that remind us of the potential of the most creative Valve in a practically impeccable adaptation that takes advantage of the possibilities of Nintendo Switch. An experience recommended for everyone.