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*[[Nvidia Lightspeed Studios]]<ref name="vst2">https://twitter.com/valvesoftware/status/1491575822934630403</ref> | *[[Nvidia Lightspeed Studios]]<ref name="vst2">https://twitter.com/valvesoftware/status/1491575822934630403</ref> | ||
| publisher = [[Valve Corporation]] | | publisher = [[Valve Corporation]] | ||
| released = 2022 | | released = June 28th, 2022 | ||
| modes = Single-player<br>Online Co-op<br>Shared/Split Screen Co-op | | modes = Single-player<br>Online Co-op<br>Shared/Split Screen Co-op | ||
| requirements = TBA | | requirements = TBA | ||
| ratings = *ESRB: T | | ratings = *ESRB: T | ||
*PEGI: | *PEGI: 12<ref name="nintendouk">https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Portal-Companion-Collection-2168991.html</ref> | ||
*USK: | *USK: 18<ref name="nintendode">https://www.nintendo.de/Spiele/Nintendo-Switch-Download-Software/Portal-Begleiterkollektion-2168991.html</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Portal: Companion Collection''' is a collection that contains both [[Portal]] and [[Portal 2]] | '''Portal: Companion Collection''' is a collection that contains both [[Portal]] and [[Portal 2]] released on the [[w:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]] for digital via the [[w:Nintendo eShop|Nintendo eShop]] or Physical via [[w:Play-Asia|Play-Asia]] on June 28th, 2022 for US$19.99.<ref name="vst1">https://twitter.com/valvesoftware/status/1491538656984588291</ref> It was announced on February 9, 2022, during a [[w:Nintendo Direct|Nintendo Direct]] presentation. It is developed by [[Valve Corporation]] in collaboration with [[w:Nvidia Lightspeed Studios|Nvidia Lightspeed Studios]].<ref name="vst2" /> | ||
[ | [https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/portal-companion-collection-switch/ Portal: Companion Collection] on the Nintendo Online Store. | ||
The versions of the games featured in collection both include optional motion controls for aiming, via the built-in [[w:Joy-Con|Joy-Con]] gyroscopes. | |||
Additionally, the 14 bonus chambers seen in [[Portal: Still Alive]] are included in this version of Portal, being their first official appearance since the Xbox 360 version. | |||
== Differences from other platforms == | |||
''See [[vdc:Portal Companion Collection|Valve Developer Community]] for an expanded version of this list which includes internal differences relevant to modders.'' | |||
=== Both games === | |||
* Gyro aiming support has been added. It is disabled by default, but can be enabled and customized in the controller options. | |||
* All fonts (platform-dependent system fonts in Portal and Univers Condensed in Portal 2) have been replaced with Noto Sans, presumably for licensing reasons and/or improved non-English language support. | |||
** This is ''not'' the default font used by the engine, it has been explicitly added in place of the original fonts. | |||
* Both ports run at up to 1080p 60FPS when docked and 720p 60FPS in handheld/tabletop mode, compared to the original console versions' 720p 30FPS at all times. | |||
* Achievement unlocks are indicated with in-game notifications, due to the Switch lacking system-level achievement support. | |||
** Both games' achievement menus still list Xbox Gamerscore values, despite this being irrelevant on Switch. | |||
=== Portal === | |||
* The menu system is the same one used on Xbox 360, PS3, and Nvidia Shield, rather than the updated Gamepad UI used on Steam Deck. | |||
* Anti-aliasing - Support up to 4x MSAA (8x will cause black screen), and software AA. Portal on Switch uses 4x strength Software AA and no MSAA by default. | |||
* The Portal: Still Alive bonus levels are included. | |||
** They are accessed through a unique version of the Bonus Maps menu, which appears to simply be a copy of the New Game menu that loads an alternate set of chapters. This differs from both the PC Bonus Maps menu and the original Still Alive's "challenge maps" menu. | |||
** The maps appear to have been recompiled with [[vdc:VRAD|fast lighting]], causing large dark shadows to appear around elevators, among other lighting errors. | |||
** The unique "skull" button skin is not present, although the maps still attempt to call for it in the original locations. | |||
** No other features or changes from Still Alive are present. | |||
* The Transmission Recieved achievement and corresponding radios are present; they are not in other console versions. The achievement has a value of 0 Gamerscore. | |||
* This game's achievement notification panel was already present on Xbox 360, where it was used to indicate achievement progress - the Switch version simply changes it to also appear when achievements are unlocked. | |||
* The port completely lacks support for color correction. As a result, the game appears slightly washed out, and the lights don't flicker when GLaDOS' dialogue glitches out. | |||
=== Portal 2 === | |||
* The [[Perpetual Testing Initiative]] is not present (like in other console versions), although its assets are. | |||
* There is an in-game achievements menu, exclusive to this version of the game. It still lists Xbox Gamerscore values. | |||
** The Talent Show achievement, which was not originally present on Xbox 360, has a value of 50 Gamerscore. | |||
* Co-op can be played in splitscreen, online, or over local wireless. Online co-op requires a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. | |||
* The co-op menu flow is different, first asking the player if they want to play online, splitscreen, or local wireless, then showing the standard/challenge mode selection if online is chosen. By comparison: | |||
** Xbox and PS3 have this reversed, allowing challenge mode to be played in splitscreen or over LAN, which is not possible on PC/Switch. | |||
** PC merges the splitscreen option directly into the standard/challenge mode selection dialog. | |||
* Co-op progress is saved while playing in splitscreen; this also happens on other consoles, but not on PC. | |||
* Portal 2's achievement notification panel appears to be entirely original. The sound effect played when an achievement is unlocked was previously unused in other versions of the game. | |||
* When the game is being launched, a "LOADING..." box appears in the bottom-right, similar to the one seen in older Source games. This is completely absent and goes unused in other versions of the game. | |||
* Graphics settings are lowered in specific levels to ensure consistent performance. | |||
== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||