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[[Image:Portal Companion Cube.png|right|300px|The [[Weighted Companion Cube]] | [[Image:Portal Companion Cube.png|right|300px|The [[Weighted Companion Cube]] as it appears in ''Portal'']] | ||
''' | '''Cubes''' are common gameplay implements in both ''[[Portal]]'' and ''[[Portal 2]]''. | ||
== | == Cubes == | ||
=== | === Weighted Storage Cube === | ||
The Weighted Storage Cube was first introduced in ''Portal'', and remains prevalent in ''Portal 2''. In ''Portal 2'', the blue ring turns yellow when placed upon a [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button]]. | |||
=== | === Weighted Companion Cube === | ||
{{Main|Weighted Companion Cube | {{Main|Weighted Companion Cube}} | ||
The Weighted Companion Cube was first introduced in ''Portal'', and remains prevalent in ''Portal 2''. It functions in the same way as a regular Storage Cube, being differentiated only to help players to feel attached to the cube, and realize that they must keep the same cube throughout the entire chamber. | |||
=== | === Edgeless Safety Cube === | ||
The Edgeless Safety Cube was introduced in ''Portal 2'', and is used only in [[Co-op]] gameplay, however it also appears once in the single player campaign as garbage. The "cube" is really a sphere. However, it still retains the coloring scheme and patterns present in the designs of the other cubes. | |||
=== | === Discouragement Redirection Cube === | ||
{{Main|Discouragement Redirection Cube | {{Main|Discouragement Redirection Cube}} | ||
The Discouragement Redirection Cube was introduced in ''Portal 2''. Its main purpose is to redirect the [[Thermal Discouragement Beam]] (a deadly laser) to other places or through portals if necessary. | |||
== | == Receptacles == | ||
=== | === Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle === | ||
Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle is a receptacle for the [[#Weighted Storage Cube|Weighted Storage Cube]], introduced in ''Portal 2''. The Storage Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for the player to proceed. Although its appearance is similar to the [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button]], it cannot be activated by the player or any other object being placed upon it. | |||
=== | === Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle === | ||
{{Main|Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle | {{Main|Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle}} | ||
The Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle is a receptacle for the [[#Edgeless Safety Cube|Edgeless Safety Cube]], introduced in ''Portal 2''. The Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for the player to proceed. | |||
The Edgeless Safety Cube and its receptacle only appear as gameplay implements in [[Co-op]] mode. | |||
== | == Related Achievements == | ||
=== | === Portal === | ||
{{Achievement table | {{Achievement table | ||
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Portal|Fratricide}} | | 1 = {{Show achievement|Portal|Fratricide}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
=== | === Portal 2 === | ||
{{Achievement table | {{Achievement table | ||
| 1 = {{Show achievement|Portal 2|Drop Box}} | | 1 = {{Show achievement|Portal 2|Drop Box}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
== | == Gallery == | ||
{{See also|Portal | {{See also|Portal}} | ||
{{Gallery | {{Gallery | ||
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|title=Portal | |title=Portal | ||
|File:Portal1 StorageCube.png|alt1=Portal| | |File:Portal1 StorageCube.png|alt1=Portal|Weighted Storage Cube. | ||
|File:Portal Companion Cube.png|alt2=Weighted Companion Cube.| | |File:Portal Companion Cube.png|alt2=Weighted Companion Cube.|Weighted Companion Cube. | ||
|File:Portal Sphere.png|alt3=A spherical replacement seen in an advanced chamber.| | |File:Portal Sphere.png|alt3=A spherical replacement seen in an advanced chamber.|A spherical replacement seen in an advanced chamber. | ||
|File:Portal 1 floor button.png|alt1=Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button| | |File:Portal 1 floor button.png|alt1=Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button|A [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button]] as seen in ''Portal'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{See also|Portal | {{See also|Portal 2}} | ||
{{Gallery | {{Gallery | ||
|lines=2 | |lines=2 | ||
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|width=200 | |width=200 | ||
|title=Portal 2 | |title=Portal 2 | ||
|File:Portal2 StorageCube.png|alt1=Portal 2| | |File:Portal2 StorageCube.png|alt1=Portal 2|Weighted Storage Cube. | ||
|File:Companion Cube.png|alt2=Weighted Companion Cube.| | |File:Companion Cube.png|alt2=Weighted Companion Cube.|Weighted Companion Cube. | ||
|File:Portal2 ReflectionCube.png|alt3=Discouragement Redirection Cube.| | |File:Portal2 ReflectionCube.png|alt3=Discouragement Redirection Cube.|Discouragement Redirection Cube. | ||
|File:Portal2 40sStorageCube.png|alt4=Old Weighted Storage Cube.| | |File:Portal2 40sStorageCube.png|alt4=Old Weighted Storage Cube.|Old Weighted Storage Cube. | ||
|File:ESC.png|alt5=Edgeless Safety Cube.| | |File:ESC.png|alt5=Edgeless Safety Cube.|Edgeless Safety Cube. | ||
|File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.png|alt6=Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.| | |File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.png|alt6=Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.|Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle. | ||
|File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle active.png|alt7=Active Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.| | |File:Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle active.png|alt7=Active Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle.|Active Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle. | ||
|File:Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.png|alt8=Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.| | |File:Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.png|alt8=Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.|Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle. | ||
|File:Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle active.png|alt9=Active Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.| | |File:Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle active.png|alt9=Active Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle.|Active Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle. | ||
|File:Repulsion Gel Cube.png|alt2=A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Repulsion Gel| | |File:Repulsion Gel Cube.png|alt2=A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Repulsion Gel|A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Repulsion Gel | ||
|File:Propulsion Gel Cube.png|alt2=A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Propulsion Gel| | |File:Propulsion Gel Cube.png|alt2=A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Propulsion Gel|A Weighted Storage Cube covered in Propulsion Gel | ||
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Revision as of 18:48, 29 June 2011
Cubes are common gameplay implements in both Portal and Portal 2.
Cubes
Weighted Storage Cube
The Weighted Storage Cube was first introduced in Portal, and remains prevalent in Portal 2. In Portal 2, the blue ring turns yellow when placed upon a Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button.
Weighted Companion Cube
Main article: Weighted Companion Cube
The Weighted Companion Cube was first introduced in Portal, and remains prevalent in Portal 2. It functions in the same way as a regular Storage Cube, being differentiated only to help players to feel attached to the cube, and realize that they must keep the same cube throughout the entire chamber.
Edgeless Safety Cube
The Edgeless Safety Cube was introduced in Portal 2, and is used only in Co-op gameplay, however it also appears once in the single player campaign as garbage. The "cube" is really a sphere. However, it still retains the coloring scheme and patterns present in the designs of the other cubes.
Discouragement Redirection Cube
Main article: Discouragement Redirection Cube
The Discouragement Redirection Cube was introduced in Portal 2. Its main purpose is to redirect the Thermal Discouragement Beam (a deadly laser) to other places or through portals if necessary.
Receptacles
Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle
Weighted Storage Cube Receptacle is a receptacle for the Weighted Storage Cube, introduced in Portal 2. The Storage Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for the player to proceed. Although its appearance is similar to the Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button, it cannot be activated by the player or any other object being placed upon it.
Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle
Main article: Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle
The Edgeless Safety Cube Receptacle is a receptacle for the Edgeless Safety Cube, introduced in Portal 2. The Cube must be placed securely inside the receptacle in order for the player to proceed.
The Edgeless Safety Cube and its receptacle only appear as gameplay implements in Co-op mode.
Related Achievements
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Gallery
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