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Portal 2 Collector's Edition Guide Hardcover – January 1, 2011

by Future Press (Author) (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
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Your Portal to Completion

Every Future Press guide is designed to maximise the gaming experience--regardless of the player's skill. In the case of Portal 2, this is a difficult task: only those who can solve the test chambers will get to feel that true sense of accomplishment. If players look up the solution in a book or even watch it as a movie on YouTube, then they'll bypass this feeling completely. This is why our Portal 2 guide follows a new concept: the solution will only give away as much as the player wants to know, no less, and no more. Thanks to a multi-layered walkthrough consisting of different levels of information, the official Portal 2 guide lets players decide for themselves how much help they receive. From just a small hint right up to a complete solution--everything is there. This guarantees a maximised gaming experience, just as you would expect from a Future Press guide.

In addition the guide also offers lots of extras, including a huge on-location interview with the game's producers, a whole chapter devoted to previously unpublished concept drawings and artwork from Portal and Portal 2, as well as a comprehensive section on Trophies/Achievements, for all of those who wish to fully master the game.

  • Multilevel walkthrough | Offers expert guidance while avoiding unnecessary spoilers--allowing mastery of the game without ruining the experience.
  • Extended co-op coverage | Comprehensive walkthrough for the co-op game, including shortcuts and alternate solutions, with contributions from the current world record holder for the fastest run through Portal.
  • Simplified isometric maps | Each test chamber is presented in a uniquely created 3D illustration which deliberately shows as little detail as possible, but also as much as is necessary. This means that players can easily and quickly understand the solution and avoid the confusion of overloaded screenshot maps.
  • The Art of Portal | Stunning computer graphics, early concept drawings and wonderful illustrations show Portal and Portal 2 in breathtaking style and beauty. Artwork that has been made public exclusively and for the very first time in the official guide.
  • An audience with Valve | An in-depth interview with the key figures from the development team of Portal and Portal 2. More than 20 pages filled with background information and also about the making of the two games.
  • Trophies/Achievements | For the complete gaming experience; a detailed step-by-step guide to unlocking all 50 Trophies/Achievements. Although many of them are very challenging, having a complete collection doesn't have to be the sole privilege of advanced players.
  • Exclusive strategy videos | Access to countless game videos which perfectly show the guide's pro techniques and strategies for every chamber.

    Exclusive to the Collector's Edition Guide
  • Additional content | An expanded 'The Art of Portal' with additional render images - for real fans.
  • Hardcover Binding | So it will last forever. A cover illustration created for true Portal fans as well as a fine back cover with a removable info sheet for that pristine look.
  • Two bookmarks | Each bot--Blue and Orange--possesses its own ribbon bookmark (colored...you might have guessed...blue and orange). So that you can keep track of both sections, the single player and the co-op game.
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  1. Print length
    384 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Future Press Verlag Und Marketing Gmbh
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2011
  5. Dimensions
    11.1 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    3869930381
  7. ISBN-13
    978-3869930381
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Future Press Verlag Und Marketing Gmbh (January 1, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3869930381
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3869930381
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.4 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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Redefining Game Guides for more than 25 years

Ever since being founded in 1998, Future Press has been dedicated to producing the highest quality game guides in the world. Our team of highly professional authors and designers work together to guarantee a harmonious and logical interplay between content and design. We’ve worked closely with the most renowned and successful publishers and developers in the industry, always aiming to redefine what a game guide can be.

Our focus is, and always has been, on creating the best possible guide for the game we're covering. This is why we only produce one guide at a time, with our entire staff dedicated to its production. Our core team of authors is made up of exceptionally skilled gamers, working alongside single-project specialist players who are among the best in the world at the type of game we're writing about. Our ultimate goal is to give the reader the best possible understanding of the game they are playing and to deepen their enjoyment of playing it, regardless of their skill level.

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Kiren Padayachee
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019
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Great!
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Xinhua Mu
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2015
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It's perfect! good for collection!!
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Nog of NC
5.0 out of 5 stars More Than A Strategy Guide
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2011
For those who want the short review, it is quite simple: buy this guide. As to why, that will take a few more words. If you are not familiar with Future Press and their guides and you are a fan of any of the games they have made guides for in the last few years, do yourself a favor and buy one. The Portal 2 guide is their latest effort and it maintains the already stellar level of craftsmanship they have used with their previous guides. With an academic textbook level of information about the Portal 2 universe, this guide thoughtfully lays out each level with a very unique spoiler prevention system that allows the reader to decide carefully how much help they need. Since the joy of Portal 2 is primarily found in solving the puzzles, this retention of the core game's dynamic is key. However, after you have completed Portal 2 for the first time, the fun continues with trying to improve your times through each puzzle. This is where the guide will pay off the most. As with their Killzone guides, Future Press has given the player a multitude of data and insight into each level and has painstakingly broken it down so he or she can complete the game to its fullest. As I said earlier, this guide has an academic textbook feel to it because it encourages the reader to learn the game and to master it and gives you all the information you will need to be the proverbial top of your class. As an added bonus, the guide provides you with a complete written history of the Portal universe and how it ties to Valve's Half-Life. With beautiful illustrations and Future Press' ingenious code system that allows you to unlock extra content and videos on their website after you register your guide online, I can't imagine a more complete guide. All competitors should take note. If you are a collector, you love games, and/or you want to master Portal 2, I recommend this guide with my highest of recommendations.

NOTE: This review is based on the collector's edition. However, the bulk of what I have described in this review can be found in the equally well-crafted paperback edition which is more readily available (and cheaper) in North America. If you can acquire the collector's edition without breaking the bank, I don't think you will be disappointed.
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Parka
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and detailed
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2011
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 Getting a guide book for Portal 2? Doesn't that take away the satisfaction of solving puzzles for yourself?

Well, in order not to take away your sense of accomplishment, the guide is designed with three spoiler levels that aims to help you solve the puzzles with as little help as possible.

The first spoiler level just provides single sentence textual hints - most of the time that's enough solve the test chambers. The second level provides visual hints in the form of screenshots without text. Finally, the third spoiler level is the full blown step-by-step guided walkthrough with 3D schematic maps, numbered steps and commentary. Also in spoiler level 3, you get additional alternative solutions and information on hidden trophies and rooms.

The guide also covers the multi-player stages in the similar way.

New to this guide is the inclusion of some movie codes. They are QR (Quick Response) code that work like barcodes. You scan them with your phone using a QR scanner app and it will take you to the video walkthrough. That would be the ultimate spoiler. The videos aren't up yet as I'm writing this review, but should be up soon.

Other information included are the trophy guides, hidden areas and things to discover, top 10 quotes from GLaDOS, Wheatley and Cave Johnson (that guy is hilarious), speedrunning guide to Portal 1, the in-depth story of Portal 1 & 2, interviews with Valve crew and some concept art and visuals.

Exclusive to the collectors' guide is the hardcover, two ribbon bookmarks and an expanded art section. Not sure if the interviews are included, probably not because they take up quite a few pages. The interviews are interesting to read if you want to find out more about designing the game and ideas, or how the funny ending song came about.

This is a wonderful guide for a wonderful game.
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S. K. L. Ip
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide and an excellent keep on the bookshelf
Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2012
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It's not just a guide; it's also a reference book to Apecture Laboratory and its gadgetry. I totally recommend it to all Portal fans. Right now I am having it right beside my Portal Device.
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Project Mayhem
5.0 out of 5 stars La regina delle guide
Reviewed in Italy on July 18, 2013
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Ebbene si, ne ho acquistate parecchie di guide nel corso degli anni, ma quelle edite dalla Future Press sono su un altro livello, e con questa ne danno ennesima prova.
Bella, rifinita, curata e solida, sono i primi aggettivi che mi vengono in mente.
Utile per chi vuole spremere il gioco al 100% anche se dal mio punto di vista, il bello della saga di Portal è impazzire cercando la soluzione, un po' di sana frustrazione non guasta di certo! Soprattutto ora, che il palinsesto videoludico ci propina dei giochi facilissimi, giochi che impallidiscono se confrontati con i giochi della mia infanzia... ma tant'è che l'utenza si è allargata e quindi è anche giusto così... ma sto divagando come al solito, la guida ha diversi livelli di spoiler, in modo tale che chi non ho mai giocato al titolo Valve, non si rovini troppo la sorpresa.
Ottima la parte dedicata agli obiettivi/trofei per sbloccarli tutti fino all'ultimo.

Un dettaglio che mi è piaciuto sono le due stringhe segnalibro, una arancione ed una blu... giustamente!!!

Consiglio l'acquisto ai fan della saga, ai collezionisti ed ai videogiocatori incalliti, non rimarrete per niente delusi.
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Arctic Tundra Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars Portal here, Portal there, portal everywhere!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2012
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First of all the build is a good weight, and feels good to hold in your hands. The hardback book is strong and has serviced a bengal cat sleeping on it more than once *removes the cat, again*. The art work on the cover is also stunning and far better than other guide book cover art work, the whole book feels as if someone cared that this was a collectors edition and not just slapped "Collectors Edition" on a standard looking product, again like other guide books do.

Inside the pages are strong, durable and you can be assured you don't have to be worried about ripping the pages with over keeping turning over of pages, though I would not want to fully put this to the test! The art work inside the book is as good, if not better, than the front over art work. Again this really adds tot he "Collectors edition" feel to the product, and you don't feel as if you have been cheated out of your hard earned money for nothing he he!

The information inside the book is well thought out, well presented and very clear. You don't have to worry about not understanding the information as it's backed up with pictures and the information is typed in such away you always have the information at your finger tips, and don't have to wade though a ton of text before you find the bit that you really want to know. It also doesn't spoil the games progression and story as you read though the guide, which is a massive plus side.

To sum up this book, well it looks and feels and reads like a collectors edition should unlike some guide books. It's a good price for the product in question. Great information and great help in-game, and bubbles up as a good bengal cat bed.
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スライムＡ
5.0 out of 5 stars Portal 2 ファンにはたまらない一冊です
Reviewed in Japan on March 13, 2012
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Portal 2 の攻略と設定資料、インタビュー、CGが一冊になったものです。
画集や写真集のようなハードカバーの装丁で重厚感があります。
ページ数としては半分以上が攻略情報ですが、
攻略本として使うには重くて扱いづらいかもしれません。
英語ではありますがインタビューや設定の紹介は読みごたえがあります。
デザイン、イラストやCG、COOP用の2体のロボットをイメージした装丁等
眺めるだけでも Portal 2 の世界観に浸り楽しめました。
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Steph Harley
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2013
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The book is well put together. I like the little bits of detail like the orange and blue ribbon page dividers for example. The layout of the pages are nice and has a lot of illustrations, however, we didn't actually use the book during the play through, so am not sure how they translate, though I do like the idea of the 'three stage hint' system used throughout the book,
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