Portal-PC Review

Shoot two portals onto a flat surface and walk through one to appear out the other...Read through to understand what i meant...


Set in a mysterious scientific facility, Portal introduced players to new ways of moving through the game world that challenged their perspective and flexed their spatial awareness. 


Although a science testing facility is hardly the most imaginative setting for a game like Portal, the drab labs and white-tiled walls of Aperture Science belie an engaging and entertaining atmosphere.
The female robot narrator "GLaDOS" guides you throughout the tests,though not at the end(:P),where you need to fight the boss.Through her hopeless attempts to inject humour and humanity into the testing despite her dense corporate-speak and exaggeratedly broken photo-booth voice, the show-stealing GLaDOS ironically does succeed in injecting humour and humanity into Portal. Skilfully appropriating the "robot with logical emotions" archetype, she soon becomes the deadpan conduit for just about any kind of humour "Valve" wishes to throw into the mix, be it a boorish reference to organ donation, a sly gaming euphemism or a totally incongruous Smash TV sample.


The tests are the most crucial part of the game designed in such a manner you feel excited about what would happen next....Initially though the GLaDOS helps you through the first tests,the main challenge of the game lies in solving the remaining 14-15 tests.There are a total of 19 tests to keep your neurons working.Although the tests are smart,as the player progresses,he should concentrate more and more coz the tests become tougher and better.


In the game you might come across what are called as           "turrets"--fast shooting machine robots. Don't get fooled by their sweet,childlike voice,they are more dangerous than tanker with a bazooka(ha ha).Once caught prey in their sight it doesn't even take time to see yourself dead in a blink of a eye.They are not only important testing obstacles but are also used to protect restricted areas of the facility as well as in the testing of Military Androids and the Portal Device.

Turrets

OK! Here's the main twist in the game, the female robot narrator which helps through the test,goes on to the become the boss.The boss fight is really exciting and easy. You get a lot of time to figure what to do and defeat her.

The BOSS Fight 

Although the portal satisfies the quench for your brain,the game ends very soon.But don't be disappointed after the game is done new challenge levels are unlocked. These extras are six levels that you've already played. The difference is that they have new challenges associated with them. You'll have to see if you can complete the puzzles in a certain amount of time, a minimum number of footsteps, or using only a certain number of portals. These challenges are really interesting because they make you consider puzzles that were somewhat simple to figure out in a different way. You'll learn that the obvious way is definitely not the shortest and you'll bust your brain and may become obsessive trying to figure out the best possible method.


CLOSING COMMENTS
I personally feel that this is the best game for keeping your brain working. Portal does its job within the Orange Box compilation, taking a brilliant left-field idea and successfully merging it with Valve's universe over an entertaining few hours of gaming. And in its own right the game lives on a little longer in the taxing Bonus Maps and the Achievement targets that will no doubt prove furiously addictive to those with the requisite gaming genes.


Pros and cons
1.The best game for solving puzzles.
2.Presented in new style,everything fits together as neat as a button.
3.Though the game is exciting the initial puzzles are a child's play(too   bad there aren't many levels to play).


My rating would be 7.9....

The cake may be a lie ,but the fun isn't.....

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Dirt 3-PC Review

Did you ever drive on the snow in a Ford Fiesta @190 kmph?. To be honest, I'd be terrified to cross into triple digits on roads so narrow. But to be able to experience such a feat in a safe environment is divine. Dirt 3 delivers this power, reminding rally nuts what a fun ride this series is.


You need not worry about the terrain you are driving on, since dirt 3 provides 6 tune-up options to sustain your ride on any type of terrain. Driving through Finland, Michigan, Norway, LA, Kenya, and Monaco feels superb. Cars respond effectively to the slightest control touches and the need for tight braking stands out. The addition of rain, snow, and nighttime driving is not simply cosmetic – headlights are required, wipers stay busy, and tires are tested. 

On the event side, Rally gets the maximum count. Apart from Rally there are many cool events present. The main tour is split into four seasons, but as the podiums add up, six discipline-specific tours emerge, pushing the total race count to even higher numbers. The locations, track variations, and event types make this a ride that lasts a long time. And with so many time-specific events, repeating races is a surefire path to longevity.


Codemasters made an odd choice with car collections. Out of many cars, only some are best known. So before you take on any race you need to take a test drive on the track, not to mention it is not present. But don't get me wrong there are also some cool cars you would want to ride on. Regardless of their organization, the full set of cars is impressive. You have cars ranging from the 80's to S2000's and many more..

Dirt 3 is the best looking Dirt game to date. If you want to experience full power of the game, you need to have latest graphic card, baby!!. Cause the details laid out are so intricate and superb, it feels as if you are really driving the car. Graphics are not cosmetic. Car bodies collect dust and snow buildup, and the shiny gleam of rain on the windshield sets the tone of a muddy race. Several adjustments can be made to smooth the ride. Whether you opt for performance or awesome graphic display, it is in your hands.

In Dirt 3, triangles are the design center of the menu presentation. These unfolding shapes reveal events, seasons, tours and freeplay options. Even the menus of the four seasons are made of pyramids. The pyramids open up to display the events in them.

You know what is one more cool feature about this game, Youtube. Yeah!! Youtube. You can upload your ride onto the youtube. But as we know every good comes at a cost, the race clips are limited to thirty seconds. Replays also can't be saved, so unless you upload a small clip online, all records are lost. 

Coming to most coolest thing of all, we have Gymkhana Grounds. In Gymkhana, you can spin,roll, do a big air time, smash blocks, jump high in the air, do donuts and many more. You have a entire menu dedicated to that.--Parking Lot.

Got bored of the races, then go to enjoy the dirtier ride. You have totally 3 parking lots. There are certain missions associated with them. Mind you it is not easy to complete the missions, though you can quit the race at any time and enjoy the dirtier "DIRT 3" to your heart's content. 

CLOSING COMMENTS

I would say Dirt 3 is a ultimate off road racing experience. It’s a superb racing experience and shouldn’t be missed. It is a place for those who are new to off-road racing and those pros who want some hardcore competition. While the agent isn’t the best leader through the tour, and the garage is limited in its operation, the solid gameplay, variety of tracks and events, and overall fun factor make this a terrific game. what are you waiting for? Get some wheels and drift your to real time off-road experience...


The reasons which led to its success:
1. Awesome graphic display
2. No other racing game was in the market during its release....
3. Very good game play


Some Drawbacks...:(
1. Get a good processor as it takes plenty of time to load the content
2. you need to have latest graphic card for real time experience....


My rating is 8.7....

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