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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | === (2007-2008) F-STOP === | + | === (November 2007 - February 2008) Directed Design Experiments === |
| − | [[F-STOP| | + | [[Directed Design Experiments|'''Directed Design Experiments''']] |
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| + | === (March 2008 - August 2008) F-STOP === | ||
| + | [[F-STOP|'''F-STOP''']] | ||
==== Gameplay ==== | ==== Gameplay ==== | ||
==== Story ==== | ==== Story ==== | ||
===== Characters ===== | ===== Characters ===== | ||
| − | === (December 2008 - 2009) Experimental Era === | + | === (December 2008 - January 2009) Experimental Era === |
| − | The [[Experimental Era| | + | The [[Experimental Era|'''Experimental Era''']] follows Valve's failed attempt to transform ''F-STOP'' into a sequel to ''Portal'' and marks a complete restart of ''Portal 2'''s development. This era is named for the variety of gameplay experiments and new features that came about during this stage of development. |
| + | * Portals return | ||
| + | * GLaDOS returns | ||
| − | === (2009) Core Hub Era === | + | === (January 2009 - Late 2009) Core Hub Era === |
| − | The [[Core Hub Era| | + | The [[Core Hub Era|'''Core Hub Era''']] demonstrates Valve's first attempt to create a proper follow-up to ''Portal'' after the cancellation of ''F-STOP''. This era is named for its inclusion of a hub world that interconnected the game's six testing courses and allowed the player to progress through the game in a nonlinear manner. |
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| + | Valve later scrapped the Core Hub in favor of a more linear experience. | ||
[[File:Portal2 corehub fhours.jpg|thumb|200px|A screenshot of the Core Hub and the Morgan Freeman Sphere.]] | [[File:Portal2 corehub fhours.jpg|thumb|200px|A screenshot of the Core Hub and the Morgan Freeman Sphere.]] | ||
==== Story ==== | ==== Story ==== | ||
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* GLaDOS (Carcass) | * GLaDOS (Carcass) | ||
* Mel (early Core Hub Era) / Chell (late Core Hub Era) | * Mel (early Core Hub Era) / Chell (late Core Hub Era) | ||
| − | * Aquarium Sphere | + | * [[#Aquarium Sphere|Aquarium Sphere]] |
| − | * Paranoid Sphere (early) / Morgan Freeman Sphere (late) | + | * [[#Paranoid Sphere|Paranoid Sphere]] (early) / [[#Morgan Freeman Sphere|Morgan Freeman Sphere]] (late) |
* Pendleton | * Pendleton | ||
* Quint Sphere | * Quint Sphere | ||
| − | === (2010) Multi-Core Era === | + | === (Late 2009 - June 2010) Multi-Core Era === |
| − | + | The start of the [[Multi-Core Era|'''Multi-Core Era''']] is marked by the reworks that downplayed the personality cores and made the game more linear. ''Portal 2'' was also announced during this era in March 2010. | |
==== Story ==== | ==== Story ==== | ||
| − | Wheatley is killed off by GLaDOS after her reactivation. | + | Wheatley is killed off by GLaDOS after her reactivation. ''Portal 2'' did not have a proper ending during this era. |
===== Characters ===== | ===== Characters ===== | ||
* GLaDOS | * GLaDOS | ||
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* Aquarium Sphere | * Aquarium Sphere | ||
* Morgan Freeman Sphere | * Morgan Freeman Sphere | ||
| + | * Pendleton | ||
| − | === ( | + | === (May 2010 - February 2011) E3 Era === |
| − | [[E3 Era|''''' | + | The [[E3 Era|'''E3 Era''']] is characterized by ''Portal 2'''s reveal at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E3_2010 E3 2010]. |
| − | + | * Co-op started development in May 2010 | |
| − | ''Portal 2'' | + | * Valve decides that ''Portal 2'''s story still needs work in October 2010 |
==== Story ==== | ==== Story ==== | ||
| − | |||
===== Characters ===== | ===== Characters ===== | ||
* GLaDOS | * GLaDOS | ||
* Wheatley | * Wheatley | ||
* Chell | * Chell | ||
| + | * Aquarium Sphere | ||
| − | === (2011) Retail Era === | + | === (Feburary 2011 - April 2011) Retail Era === |
| − | [[Retail Era (Portal 2)| | + | [[Retail Era (Portal 2)|'''Retail Era''']] |
| + | * Finalization and release | ||
== Unused Content == | == Unused Content == | ||
=== Characters === | === Characters === | ||
| + | ==== Pendleton ==== | ||
==== Aquarium Sphere ==== | ==== Aquarium Sphere ==== | ||
| − | The '''Aquarium Sphere''' was a personality core that was extremely fixated on aquariums. It was | + | The '''Aquarium Sphere''' was a personality core that was extremely fixated on aquariums. It was based on a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpFNKyeckZc commercial for the Oregon Coast Aquarium], which became an inside joke among Valve's employees. It was replaced by the Space Core. |
A map from the singleplayer campaign in retail ''Portal 2'' suggests that the Aquarium Sphere was in the game until a very late point of development. The map <code>sp_a4_jump_polarity</code> contains an unused <code>logic_relay</code> that is meant to play a sequence that involves a brief appearance of the Aquarium Sphere. Decompiling and editing the map to trigger the <code>logic_relay</code> does not fully restore the sequence because some of the relevant entities have been deleted. | A map from the singleplayer campaign in retail ''Portal 2'' suggests that the Aquarium Sphere was in the game until a very late point of development. The map <code>sp_a4_jump_polarity</code> contains an unused <code>logic_relay</code> that is meant to play a sequence that involves a brief appearance of the Aquarium Sphere. Decompiling and editing the map to trigger the <code>logic_relay</code> does not fully restore the sequence because some of the relevant entities have been deleted. | ||
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==== Paranoid Sphere ==== | ==== Paranoid Sphere ==== | ||
The '''Paranoid Sphere''' was a personality core that was, as its name suggests, very paranoid. Its location during the ''Core Hub Era'' was on a pedestal inside a room that was protected by several turrets. When stood on its pedestal, the Paranoid Sphere would be boastful and brag about defeating intruders who attempted to enter its room. However, when taken off its pedestal by the player, the Paranoid Sphere would become very annoyed and threaten to "go mental". | The '''Paranoid Sphere''' was a personality core that was, as its name suggests, very paranoid. Its location during the ''Core Hub Era'' was on a pedestal inside a room that was protected by several turrets. When stood on its pedestal, the Paranoid Sphere would be boastful and brag about defeating intruders who attempted to enter its room. However, when taken off its pedestal by the player, the Paranoid Sphere would become very annoyed and threaten to "go mental". | ||
| + | ==== Morgan Freeman Sphere ==== | ||
| + | ==== Quint Sphere ==== | ||
=== Gamemodes === | === Gamemodes === | ||
Revision as of 06:18, 13 September 2023
Contents
- 1 History
- 1.1 (November 2007 - February 2008) Directed Design Experiments
- 1.2 (March 2008 - August 2008) F-STOP
- 1.3 (December 2008 - January 2009) Experimental Era
- 1.4 (January 2009 - Late 2009) Core Hub Era
- 1.5 (Late 2009 - June 2010) Multi-Core Era
- 1.6 (May 2010 - February 2011) E3 Era
- 1.7 (Feburary 2011 - April 2011) Retail Era
- 2 Unused Content
History
(November 2007 - February 2008) Directed Design Experiments
(March 2008 - August 2008) F-STOP
Gameplay
Story
Characters
(December 2008 - January 2009) Experimental Era
The Experimental Era follows Valve's failed attempt to transform F-STOP into a sequel to Portal and marks a complete restart of Portal 2's development. This era is named for the variety of gameplay experiments and new features that came about during this stage of development.
- Portals return
- GLaDOS returns
(January 2009 - Late 2009) Core Hub Era
The Core Hub Era demonstrates Valve's first attempt to create a proper follow-up to Portal after the cancellation of F-STOP. This era is named for its inclusion of a hub world that interconnected the game's six testing courses and allowed the player to progress through the game in a nonlinear manner.
Valve later scrapped the Core Hub in favor of a more linear experience.
Story
The player reactivates GLaDOS and attempts to repair her by retrieving six personality cores. The ending of this iteration of Portal 2 is unknown.
Characters
- GLaDOS (Carcass)
- Mel (early Core Hub Era) / Chell (late Core Hub Era)
- Aquarium Sphere
- Paranoid Sphere (early) / Morgan Freeman Sphere (late)
- Pendleton
- Quint Sphere
(Late 2009 - June 2010) Multi-Core Era
The start of the Multi-Core Era is marked by the reworks that downplayed the personality cores and made the game more linear. Portal 2 was also announced during this era in March 2010.
Story
Wheatley is killed off by GLaDOS after her reactivation. Portal 2 did not have a proper ending during this era.
Characters
- GLaDOS
- Wheatley
- Aquarium Sphere
- Morgan Freeman Sphere
- Pendleton
(May 2010 - February 2011) E3 Era
The E3 Era is characterized by Portal 2's reveal at E3 2010.
- Co-op started development in May 2010
- Valve decides that Portal 2's story still needs work in October 2010
Story
Characters
- GLaDOS
- Wheatley
- Chell
- Aquarium Sphere
(Feburary 2011 - April 2011) Retail Era
- Finalization and release
Unused Content
Characters
Pendleton
Aquarium Sphere
The Aquarium Sphere was a personality core that was extremely fixated on aquariums. It was based on a commercial for the Oregon Coast Aquarium, which became an inside joke among Valve's employees. It was replaced by the Space Core.
A map from the singleplayer campaign in retail Portal 2 suggests that the Aquarium Sphere was in the game until a very late point of development. The map sp_a4_jump_polarity contains an unused logic_relay that is meant to play a sequence that involves a brief appearance of the Aquarium Sphere. Decompiling and editing the map to trigger the logic_relay does not fully restore the sequence because some of the relevant entities have been deleted.
Paranoid Sphere
The Paranoid Sphere was a personality core that was, as its name suggests, very paranoid. Its location during the Core Hub Era was on a pedestal inside a room that was protected by several turrets. When stood on its pedestal, the Paranoid Sphere would be boastful and brag about defeating intruders who attempted to enter its room. However, when taken off its pedestal by the player, the Paranoid Sphere would become very annoyed and threaten to "go mental".
