Portal 2: Desolation - Gameplay Teaser and Portal Gun Reveal

An exclusive first look at the ambitious upcoming Portal 2 mod Desolation, featuring action-packed puzzle gameplay and a new cybernetic Portal Gun called the ARM.

[peppermintcardboard]

It must be nerve-racking to have a black hole literally attached to your arm.

[Ryjck]

Aperture said "Fuck the portal gun, we're giving you a portal ARM. Yes it is mandatory."

[pantherdev]

Man, I love that UI that tells you what dangers the chamber will have.

[CallMeTess]

0:15 I absolutely adore how the movement of the gun parts actually feels as though the character is moving them as if she's opening and closing her hand.

[mar]

I love everything from the puzzle design, the aesthetics, the music, the green gel in that tube and last but not least that new hexagonal fizzler texture

[relicvault]

I absolutly LOVE dynamic soundracks. they really make it feel like every action has a meaning. even if it’s just you being flung into the air. A chef’s kiss to the composer.

[aviatorhd]

Everyone’s talking about the overall design of the mod, but can we appreciate the launch pads being in almost perfect sync with the music, and the beat dropping when he goes through the first portal? It’s just so satisfying

[kirby]

few things I like about this:
1: The portal "gun" looks more like an Arm Cannon, and has that Metroid look to it
2: Audio, people, audio!
3: ATMOSPHERE
4: design

[HugoBDesigner]

An amazing teaser, chock-full of details. You can see care and attention and love poured into every little nook and cranny. The puzzle makes great use of faith plate on both the player and the cube, with a lot of reuse and fun redirection moves. The music changes dynamically with not only the faith plates, but also the level of progression in the puzzle. The visuals are fresh and gorgeous, with everything looking crisp and appealing without being visually overbearing. The ARM, with its amazing-looking black hole that actually bends light around it, and its grabbing particle animation, is just breathtaking.

The EmberSpark team did a fantastic job. Big congratulations to everyone involved! Puzzle design, level design, environmental design, textures, models, particle effects, shaders, programming, music, sound design, it's all superb!

[hozic]

Valve: No portal games in sight
Moders: Fine will do it my self

[gmodn]

i was worried this mod would die. thank god i'm wrong

[mosquitoes]

I'm excited for this fucking mod. I've been waiting for 3 years, one of my most anticipated games ever.

[distanced]

I won't lie, this is definitely me when I'm *SCANNING FOR TARGET*

[Brunoki]

You know, you could say this game came out yesterday and I’d believe. It’s been almost 10 years and Portal 2 still looks good just like Mirrors Edge does.

[squidud]

So many creative portal 2 mods seem to be getting worked on now. I am SO excited for this. It looks so promising!

[t.estable]

The timing of the music to the aerial faith plates is really well done, but I think the thing that impresses me the most is how much more terrifying that portal gun looks. It seems like it's been grafted on as a prosthetic or something, and is BARELY being held together.

[rylandmalcolm]

Friendly Faith Plate was my favorite track from Portal2. And the way it was implemented was important.
I love how you have implemented your own track that's just as cool. New body, same heart.

[Vpointoh]

Seriously, whoever your music guy is nailed the sound of Portal. Kudos.

[otheraccount]

Has anyone noticed the... mechanical noise that the player-character makes when they walk?

[GetloHawking]

As a person who’s favorite game ever is the Portal series, this did make me cry. I look forward to testing.