Reviews - Portal: Prelude Mod for Portal

Nov 5th, 2010 4 people agree 1 person doesn't
This review may contain spoilers

It must be admitted that if you take nothing else from this mod, its sheer scale is quite exceptional. With new characters, voicework, puzzles and approximately double the length of the original portal (not to mention its difficulty in places) it is hard to den the dedication and hard work that has gone into this mod.
The storyline is fairly solid – although I expected the malice of on of the observers to continue – which is impressive and a testament to what can happen if a mod team sit down with a plot in mind. The plot in Prelude is simple enough, you are one of the first few test subjects at Aperture Science, and are set upon to complete the chambers in order to finally see the first run of the new GLaDOS system.
The test chambers themselves are not exceptional in terms of visual but what they do provide is an extension to the game play once you have completed the original game, the storyline ties in quite well as so as a prelude it seems to fit almost to the point where can feel Valve’s wicked sense of humour creeping through.
The puzzles themselves lead you through in much the same way as the original, giving you all the instruction you need in order to succeed in some of the trickier chambers to follow.
As you progress you will find that the difficulty ramps up rather quickly and far surpasses the original game, this is perfect for those who have just (disappointedly) finished the too-short 3 hours of portal and now want more and harder.

Sep 5th, 2010 4 people agree 1 person doesn't

I have heard a lot about this game. Some call it "The Hardest Portal Mod Ever". This, it is most certainly not. I have played much harder mods. The hardest level was probably "Companion Cube Hell". I am not complaining about the difficulty. I actually think it is fine.

The biggest thing that detracts from this game are the voice overs. It was rather displeasing hearing about Abby's *** in the first few levels. That really made me stop taking the mod seriously. If anything needs work, it is the voice acting.

Jan 29th, 2012 2 people agree 0 people don't

The beggining of portal!

Jan 21st, 2011 3 people agree 1 person doesn't

It's my favorite Portal mod.

Jan 11th, 2011 3 people agree 1 person doesn't

the best mod in the world?MAY BE

Feb 2nd, 2009 3 people agree 1 person doesn't

Best mod for Portal. (In)official prequel to Portal

Feb 17th, 2012 1 person agrees 0 people don't

One of the Coolest Portal mods ever! The other cool one is Project Beta. But anyway, This is really cool! Like with you after chamber 18 walking around the office-part of Aperture. It's cool, but not giving away anything else!

Jul 2nd, 2011 2 people agree 1 person doesn't

OMGGGGGGGGG I LOVE THIS MOD!!!!!

Apr 28th, 2011 2 people agree 1 person doesn't

Fantastic mod! I love the retention of the Portal mood and structure throughout the experience.

Apr 12th, 2011 2 people agree 1 person doesn't

First mod, which I've downloaded and one of my favourites. Great atmoshpere and nice puzzles, a lot of new challenges. 10/10