Why is Portal 2 $45??!!

[thilanliyan]

Is the game that deep to cost that much? I don't remember Portal 1 costing that much...could be wrong though.

 

[shortylickens]

Cuz now its got a pedigree.

 

[ImpulsE69]

Because suckers will pay it. This is one of those time people should speak with their wallets, but they won't. There's a lot of die hard Portal fans out there.

 

[shortylickens]

Because suckers will pay it. This is one of those time people should speak with their wallets, but they won't. There's a lot of die hard Portal fans out there.

Its being released on PS3 for 60 bucks. And that will be the last time we see a portal game for windows.

 

[Lonyo]

Maybe it will be more of a game than Portal was, since it has more components (e.g. MP) and presumably a longer story.
Or they just want more money.

 

[CurseTheSky]

If it has a full length story (which I guess is only 10-15 hours by today's standards), it should be worth the price tag. The original Portal was quite short, so if this is at least 3x the length (without throwing in BS fillers), I'll be willing to pay the price.

Portal was a great game. As long as they've innovated with this one (more than just switching up the puzzles and throwing in a couple of new obstacle types), it should be loads of fun.

 

[monkey333]

I got the first one for free during a steam promo. Guess this one won't be that any time soon..

 

[Modular]

The original came with the Orange Box. It was more than worth it.

 

[UberNeuman]

Pro tip - if you think it cost too much: don't buy it.

 

[thilanliyan]

Yeah I think I got mine with the Orange Box as well. IMO the original was worth at most $20. This better be a lot better if it costs $45+. I'll buy it when it comes down in price though.

 

[RocksteadyDotNet]

One of the best things about the original was it's perfect length. It didn't overstay it's welcome.

I think it will get shit if they try and drag it out for 10 - 15 hrs.

Unless it goes all Half-Life in the middle with guns and shit.

 

[shortylickens]

One of the best things about the original was it's perfect length. It didn't overstay it's welcome.

I think it will get shit if they try and drag it out for 10 - 15 hrs.

Unless it goes all Half-Life in the middle with guns and shit.

If you paid attention you will see the purpose of this thread is to discuss WHY the freakin game is 45 dollars.

If you wanna pay 45 bucks for a 3 hour game maybe you should be in the console forum.

 

[ImpulsE69]

I am officially starting the rumor that it's going to be $45 because it's coming packaged with EP3 quick..spread the word.

 

[RocksteadyDotNet]

If you paid attention you will see the purpose of this thread is to discuss WHY the freakin game is 45 dollars.

If you wanna pay 45 bucks for a 3 hour game maybe you should be in the console forum.

Ok mr psycho.

My point was that it's not going to be worth $45 if they've just made it 3 times the length.

 

[KaOTiK]

I heard it is $45 cause it is coming packaged with Episode 3.

 

[n7]

I heard it is $45 cause it is coming packaged with Episode 3.

LOL.

Well, Duke Nukem is being released, so shit, anything's possible i suppose.

 

[UberNeuman]

I heard it is $45 cause it is coming packaged with Episode 3.

that's what it said in my pre-order e-mail from steam - but I'm waiting for a preview before i put my cash down.

 

[manko]

I got Portal with a cheap Orange Box, so I can't complain, but after the all the hype, I was shocked at how short it was.

When it ended, I thought I was just completing the intro section and about to start the "meat" of the game. Bit of a disappointment. Otherwise, enjoyed the gameplay.

I can't believe Portal 2 would be as short as that, especially for that price. I usually hold out along time for bargains anyway, so I'd probably pick it up on sale for $15-$20 (if it's a decent length).

 

[ArchAngel777]

If it has a full length story (which I guess is only 10-15 hours by today's standards), it should be worth the price tag. The original Portal was quite short, so if this is at least 3x the length (without throwing in BS fillers), I'll be willing to pay the price.

Portal was a great game. As long as they've innovated with this one (more than just switching up the puzzles and throwing in a couple of new obstacle types), it should be loads of fun.

Yep, if I can get some solid gaming hours in with my brother or some friends, that is what is going to count for this one.

 

[JujuFish]

Since it's a Valve game, it should have at least 1 ridiculous sale by the end of the year. I'll get it then.

 

[s44]

Because they can.

 

[JasonCoder]

that's what it said in my pre-order e-mail from steam - but I'm waiting for a preview before i put my cash down.

Hell I was with the other guy in thinking that was some sarcastic bullshit - but this sounds legit?

 

[Demo24]

um, ever since Portal 2 has been announced its been blatantly obvious that it's going to be a full on game, not some mini-game that was the original Portal. Hell they just threw Portal 1 in the orange box for fun, it wasn't designed to be much more than some cool extra and it grew immensely in popularity. So much so they decided to create a story and full experience. Hench why it's been in development for awhile.

The PS3 version costs 60 because you get a PC version 'free' with it. Sounds more than fair to me.

 

[spaceman]

cmon its valve
they are clutch.
and yeah itll prolly be 70% off or something by eoy.
if not, itll be worth what they charge whenever u buy it imo

 

[pontifex]

the little video they have with it it pretty funny