By GameDigger 
**A Timeless Masterpiece: The Portal Series **
As a seasoned online gaming expert, I’m thrilled to endorse a game that has consistently impressed gamers across the globe. If you’re looking for an engaging and intellectually stimulating experience, look no further than Valve’s iconic Portal series.
Best Game Digger has touted this masterpiece as one of the greatest games of all time, and I’m here to give you a rundown on why it deserves its esteemed status.
**Storyline**
The series follows the adventures of Chell, a silent protagonist, as she navigates through an alien research facility known as Aperture Science. Players are introduced to GLaDOS (Genetic Life Form and Disk Operating System), an artificial intelligence that guides them through increasingly challenging puzzles in exchange for cake.
**Gameplay Mechanics**
Here’s what sets Portal apart from other games:
* **The Physics-based Puzzle System**: Harnessing a mind-bending gravitational manipulation mechanic, players must guide Chell across various obstacles using light portals and a portal gun.
* **Wit and humor**: GLaDOS provides an unparalleled level of sarcasm, insults, and dark humor that has been etched in gamers’ psyche.
**Multiplayer Experience**
While Portal 2 had the first-person multiplayer aspect where you have 4 players who cooperate to get Chell from the start point to some specific portals on a Map. After playing it for over an hour with my friends, we realized just how entertaining it truly can be. We started laughing uncontrollably when GLaDOS made sarcastic comments as we worked through a challenging level.
**Rewards**
Players who complete specific Portal Series achievements would receive the “Portal Complete” badge on steam.