Half Life 2 vs Portal 2
Half Life 2
Half Life 2 is the exciting sequel to the original Half Life game and is also the inspiration for a new Half-Life-based spin-off series. The game took the suspense, the challenge and the momentum of the first game and added in a much improved and realistic graphics and responsiveness that removes a lot of the clunkiness that old games often experience.The story also continues where it was left off before, with the crowbar-wielding scientist Gordon Freeman who now finds himself in an Earth that is not only infested with aliens but is also slowly decimated by them. He now needs to make amends for the incident back in Black Mesa and at least save the people that he cares about.
Half Life 2 is a great sequel, but it is unfortunately the last... at least for the Half Life series. On the bright side, you can somewhat continue the storyline through the spin-off games Half Life 2: Episode 1 and 2.
Portal 2
Portal 2 follows in the footsteps of the award-winning original while continuing the story of Chell and Glados. Now with both single player and a 2-player cooperative mode, Portal 2 ramped up its game with a plethora of new, challenging puzzles, a storyline that's a lot richer than before, and more advanced and realistic physics that will govern your gameplay. Interestingly, the game also includes editing tools, allowing players to create their own puzzles which can then be shared for all to enjoy.Portal 2 is definitely a much better game in the series and if you fancy giving this franchise a chance, you might want to jump straight to Portal 2.