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The '''Main Menu''' of [[Portal]] and [[Portal 2]] are hubs for accessing different game modes, changing in-game options such as sound and graphics settings, and viewing additional content.

The '''Main Menu''' of [[Portal]] and [[Portal 2]] are hubs for accessing different game modes, options, ~~or other things~~.

== Portal ==

[[Image:Portal 1 main menu.png|right|thumb|Portal's main menu]]

The main menu is the interactive screen shown after starting up [[Portal]]. It provides ~~links~~ to the player ~~that lead~~ to ~~beginning~~ a new [[story|game]], bonus [[test chambers|maps]], or ~~continuing~~ an existing ~~game save~~.

The main menu is the first interactive screen shown after starting up [[Portal]]. It provides access to a number of options that the player can use to commence a new [[story|game]], access bonus [[test chambers|maps]], or continue from an existing savegame.

There is also an option to begin the game with [[developer commentary]], a list of [[achievements]], and a list of options that the player can change, including ~~player~~ control and ~~visuals~~.

There is also an option to begin the game with [[developer commentary]], view a list of [[achievements]], and a access list of options that the player can change, including the control scheme, sound and visual settings.

The player can close the game by selecting "~~quit~~".

The player can close the game by selecting "Quit".

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[[Image:Portal 2 main menu.png|right|thumb|Portal 2's main menu]]

The main menu is the interactive screen shown after starting up [[Portal 2]].

The main menu is the first interactive screen shown after starting up [[Portal 2]].

The main menu allows the player to begin a single player campaign, ~~or a~~ [[Cooperative Testing Initiative]] campaign~~. The player can also~~ manage of in-game settings. Additional [[videos]] and [[concept art]] can be accessed by clicking the [[Extras]] option. [[Robot Enrichment]] allows the player access to their Cooperative Testing Initiative [[Backpack]].

The main menu allows the player to begin a single player campaign, join the [[Cooperative Testing Initiative]] campaign, or manage in-game settings. Additional [[videos]] and [[concept art]] can be accessed by clicking the [[#Extras|Extras]] option, and [[Robot Enrichment]] allows the player access to their Cooperative Testing Initiative [[Backpack]].

The Portal 2 menu features several backgrounds that display pre-rendered videos, which correspond to the story chapter currently being undertaken in the single player campaign.

The player can close the game by selecting "Quit".

=== Extras ===

The "Extras" option in the main menu provides access to a list of media, including promotional content and game trailers. The list includes:

* [[Full Co-op Trailer (video)|Meet the Bots]], the full trailer showcasing co-op mode.

* [[Portal 2 Teaser Trailer (video)|GLaDOS Awakes]], the Portal 2 teaser video.

* [[Bot Trust (video)|Bot Trust]], [[Panels (video)|Panels]], [[Turrets (video)|Turrets]] and [[Boots (video)|Boots]], promotional videos featuring the voice of [[Cave Johnson]].

* [[Lab Rat|Portal 2 Comic]], the Portal 2 comic "Lab Rat".

* {{w|Super 8 (film)}}, a promotional trailer for the movie of the same name.

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+The '''Main Menu''' of [[Portal]] and [[Portal 2]] are hubs for accessing different game modes, changing in-game options such as sound and graphics settings, and viewing additional content.
-The '''Main Menu''' of [[Portal]] and [[Portal 2]] are hubs for accessing different game modes, options, or other things.
 == Portal ==
 [[Image:Portal 1 main menu.png|right|thumb|Portal's main menu]]
-The main menu is the interactive screen shown after starting up [[Portal]]. It provides links to the player that lead to beginning a new [[story|game]], bonus [[test chambers|maps]], or continuing an existing game save.
+The main menu is the first interactive screen shown after starting up [[Portal]]. It provides access to a number of options that the player can use to commence a new [[story|game]], access bonus [[test chambers|maps]], or continue from an existing savegame.
-There is also an option to begin the game with [[developer commentary]], a list of [[achievements]], and a list of options that the player can change, including player control and visuals.
+There is also an option to begin the game with [[developer commentary]], view a list of [[achievements]], and a access list of options that the player can change, including the control scheme, sound and visual settings.
-The player can close the game by selecting "quit".
+The player can close the game by selecting "Quit".
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 [[Image:Portal 2 main menu.png|right|thumb|Portal 2's main menu]]
-The main menu is the interactive screen shown after starting up [[Portal 2]].
+The main menu is the first  interactive screen shown after starting up [[Portal 2]].
-The main menu allows the player to begin a single player campaign, or a [[Cooperative Testing Initiative]] campaign. The player can also manage of in-game settings. Additional [[videos]] and [[concept art]] can be accessed by clicking the [[Extras]] option. [[Robot Enrichment]] allows the player access to their Cooperative Testing Initiative [[Backpack]].
+The main menu allows the player to begin a single player campaign, join the [[Cooperative Testing Initiative]] campaign, or manage in-game settings. Additional [[videos]] and [[concept art]] can be accessed by clicking the [[#Extras|Extras]] option, and [[Robot Enrichment]] allows the player access to their Cooperative Testing Initiative [[Backpack]].
 The Portal 2 menu features several backgrounds that display pre-rendered videos, which correspond to the story chapter currently being undertaken in the single player campaign.
+The player can close the game by selecting "Quit".
+=== Extras ===
+The "Extras" option in the main menu provides access to a list of media, including promotional content and game trailers. The list includes:
+* [[Full Co-op Trailer (video)|Meet the Bots]], the full trailer showcasing co-op mode.
+* [[Portal 2 Teaser Trailer (video)|GLaDOS Awakes]], the Portal 2 teaser video.
+* [[Bot Trust (video)|Bot Trust]], [[Panels (video)|Panels]], [[Turrets (video)|Turrets]] and [[Boots (video)|Boots]], promotional videos featuring the voice of [[Cave Johnson]].
+* [[Lab Rat|Portal 2 Comic]], the Portal 2 comic "Lab Rat".
+* {{w|Super 8 (film)}}, a promotional trailer for the movie of the same name.
 [[Category:GUI]]