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{{Show achievement|Portal|Lab Rat|Story-related
{{Show achievement|Portal|Lab Rat|Story-related
| This achievement is story related, and is earned once you {{Spoiler|equip the Dual ''[[Handheld Portal Device]]'' in [[Portal Test Chamber 11|Test Chamber 11]].}}
| {{Spoiler|Equip the Dual ''[[Handheld Portal Device]]'' in [[Portal Test Chamber 11|Test Chamber 11]].}}
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{{Show achievement|Portal|Fratricide|Story-related
{{Show achievement|Portal|Fratricide|Story-related
| This achievement is story related, and is earned once you {{Spoiler|burn the ''[[Weighted Companion Cube]]'' in [[Portal Test Chamber 17|Test Chamber 17]].}}
| {{Spoiler|Burn the ''[[Weighted Companion Cube]]'' in [[Portal Test Chamber 17|Test Chamber 17]].}}
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{{Show achievement|Portal|Partygoer|Story-related
{{Show achievement|Portal|Partygoer|Story-related
| This achievement is story related, and is earned once you {{Spoiler|escape from the burning pit and carry onto the escape levels after The Final Test.}}
| {{Spoiler|Escape from the burning pit and carry onto the escape levels after The Final Test.}}
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{{Show achievement|Portal|Heartbreaker|Story-related
{{Show achievement|Portal|Heartbreaker|Story-related
| This achievement is story related, and is earned once you {{Spoiler|defeat ''[[GLaDOS]]'' and beat the game.}}
| {{Spoiler|Defeat ''[[GLaDOS]]'' and}} beat the game.
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{{Show achievement|Portal|Friendly Fire|Easy
{{Show achievement|Portal|Friendly Fire|Easy
| To earn this achievement, you must pick up a ''[[Turret]]'' and knock over another one.
| Pick up a ''[[Turret]]'' and knock over another one while holding it.
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{{Show achievement|Portal|Terminal Velocity|Easy
{{Show achievement|Portal|Terminal Velocity|Easy
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{{Show achievement|Portal|Camera Shy|Medium
{{Show achievement|Portal|Camera Shy|Medium
| After you get the portal gun, you must detach every security camera from their walls (excluding the ones you see before the test chamber where it is acquired and the ones on the non portal-placement walls) by creating a portal behind the camera, letting it fall to the ground.
| After you get the portal gun, detach every possible security camera from their walls by creating a portal behind the camera. To obtain [[GLaDOS_voice_lines_(Portal)#On_destroying_a_security_camera|the unique associated voice line]], you must additionally wait for GLaDOS to not be talking before destroying each camera, but this is not required for the achievement itself.
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{{Show achievement|Portal|Transmission Received|Medium
{{Show achievement|Portal|Transmission Received|Medium
| This achievement was added on March 1, 2010, leading to the announcement of ''[[Portal 2]]''. There are hidden radios in the Test Chambers, you are required to pick these up and put them into the right position. You cannot get this achievement on your first play through because you need to beat the game at least once to get this achievement.
| This achievement was added on March 1, 2010, leading to the announcement of ''[[Portal 2]]''. Every chamber has a radio and a specific place you must bring it to. Refer to a guide with every location to make this much easier. Obtaining this achievement on your first playthrough is impossible, since the radios only show up after you complete the game once.
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{{Show achievement|Portal|Cupcake|Medium
{{Show achievement|Portal|Cupcake|Medium
| To earn this achievement, you have to beat two of the Advanced Chambers, they are found in the [[main menu]]. It is best to go through these in order.
| Beat two of the Advanced Chambers. They can be found in the [[main menu]]. It is best to go through these in order. Not as hard as the challenge achievements, just be patient.
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{{Show achievement|Portal|Fruitcake|Medium
{{Show achievement|Portal|Fruitcake|Medium
| Beat four of the Advanced Chambers.
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{{Show achievement|Portal|Vanilla Crazy Cake|Medium
{{Show achievement|Portal|Vanilla Crazy Cake|Medium
| To earn this achievement, you have to beat four of the Advanced Chambers.
| Beat all six of the Advanced Chambers.
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| To earn this achievement, you have to beat all six of the Advanced Chambers.
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{{Show achievement|Portal|Basic Science|Hard
{{Show achievement|Portal|Basic Science|Hard
| Here, you must finish all the challenges with at least a bronze rating.
| Finish all the challenges with at least a bronze rating. Bronze ratings are usually just the most efficient way to solve a chamber in their intended ways, so just watch your step and be patient.
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{{Show achievement|Portal|Rocket Science|Hard
{{Show achievement|Portal|Rocket Science|Hard
| Here, you must finish all the challenges with at least a silver rating.
| Finish all the challenges with at least a silver rating. Refer to Aperture Science; this achievement is not as strict but will still require patience and skill.
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{{Show achievement|Portal|Aperture Science|Very Hard
{{Show achievement|Portal|Aperture Science|Very Hard
| Here, you must finish all the challenges with at least a gold rating.
| Finish all the challenges with at least a gold rating. Follow guides religiously and don't be discouraged when you fail.
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Latest revision as of 06:37, 28 October 2023


Lab Rat
Lab Rat
Acquire the fully powered Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device.
Difficulty: Story-related
How to obtain: Equip the Dual Handheld Portal Device in Test Chamber 11.
Fratricide
Fratricide
Do whatever it takes to survive.
Difficulty: Story-related
How to obtain: Burn the Weighted Companion Cube in Test Chamber 17.
Partygoer
Partygoer
Make the correct party escort submission position decision.
Difficulty: Story-related
How to obtain: Escape from the burning pit and carry onto the escape levels after The Final Test.
Heartbreaker
Heartbreaker
Complete Portal.
Difficulty: Story-related
How to obtain: Defeat GLaDOS and beat the game.
Friendly Fire
Friendly Fire
Knock down a turret with another turret.
Difficulty: Easy
How to obtain: Pick up a Turret and knock over another one while holding it.
Terminal Velocity
Terminal Velocity
Fall 30,000 feet.
Difficulty: Easy
How to obtain: Once you have acquired the dual portal gun in Test Chamber 11, you must be in a test chamber where you can place Portals on both the ceiling and the floor. Place a portal above and below you, then jump in and wait for around 5 minutes.
Long Jump
Long Jump
Jump 300 feet.
Difficulty: Medium
How to obtain: Once you are in a long test chamber where you can place portals on the walls and the floor, place a portal on a wall, and place another below it on the floor, jump into the floor portal and keep placing portals on the floor while landing in them until you get the achievement.
Camera Shy
Camera Shy
Detach security cameras from the walls.
Difficulty: Medium
How to obtain: After you get the portal gun, detach every possible security camera from their walls by creating a portal behind the camera. To obtain the unique associated voice line, you must additionally wait for GLaDOS to not be talking before destroying each camera, but this is not required for the achievement itself.
Transmission Received
Transmission Received
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Difficulty: Medium
How to obtain: This achievement was added on March 1, 2010, leading to the announcement of Portal 2. Every chamber has a radio and a specific place you must bring it to. Refer to a guide with every location to make this much easier. Obtaining this achievement on your first playthrough is impossible, since the radios only show up after you complete the game once.
Cupcake
Cupcake
Beat two Portal advanced maps.
Difficulty: Medium
How to obtain: Beat two of the Advanced Chambers. They can be found in the main menu. It is best to go through these in order. Not as hard as the challenge achievements, just be patient.
Fruitcake
Fruitcake
Beat four Portal advanced maps.
Difficulty: Medium
How to obtain: Beat four of the Advanced Chambers.
Vanilla Crazy Cake
Vanilla Crazy Cake
Beat all six Portal advanced maps.
Difficulty: Medium
How to obtain: Beat all six of the Advanced Chambers.
Basic Science
Basic Science
Earn bronze medals on all Portal challenges.
Difficulty: Hard
How to obtain: Finish all the challenges with at least a bronze rating. Bronze ratings are usually just the most efficient way to solve a chamber in their intended ways, so just watch your step and be patient.
Rocket Science
Rocket Science
Earn silver medals on all Portal challenges.
Difficulty: Hard
How to obtain: Finish all the challenges with at least a silver rating. Refer to Aperture Science; this achievement is not as strict but will still require patience and skill.
Aperture Science
Aperture Science
Earn gold medals on all Portal challenges.
Difficulty: Very Hard
How to obtain: Finish all the challenges with at least a gold rating. Follow guides religiously and don't be discouraged when you fail.