10 Essential Video Games You Can Beat In Under 3 HOURS

15 years after its release, Portal is still regarded as Valve's pride and joy. Critics couldn't praise the puzzle shooter enough for its unique gameplay, flawlessly structured puzzles and highly addictive teleporting mechanics. After all these years, the only element people criticise is its brevity.

However, there are many who disagree with the notion that Portal is too short.

Portal is so perfectly concentrated, it doesn't need to be a minute longer.

Since every test chamber includes a new puzzle, the gameplay never gets stale. The second you master one mechanic, another is introduced, preventing the gameplay from feeling repetitive. As hilarious as GLaDOS's putdowns are, they're used sparingly, so they never become diluted.

Because every chamber is short and quick, Portal could have an issue with rushing the player. But because there's no time limit, the player can go at their own pace. Also, the portal gun's abilities are so versatile, you'll probably spend more time messing about than performing your tasks.

Once you know how to complete each test chamber, you might be worried Portal would lose its appeal on repeat playthroughs. On the contrary, playing for a second, third, or fourth time can be more fun. Not only is Portal one of the most satisfying games to speed-run, you can find all sorts of unconventional methods to complete each level if you play around with your unique weapon.

Portal 2 may have expanded on the lore, created new mechanics, and was nearly twice the length as its predecessor, but there are many who still prefer the tightly-knitted original.