15 years later, the smartest shooter ever made still holds up

Booting up Portal for the first time on Nintendo Switch brought a tear to my eye. Something about seeing Valve’s classic logo as the game loaded was heartening, especially since this is somehow the renowned developer’s first game for Nintendo Switch. As revealed during the June 2022 Partner Showcase, the Portal Companion Collection shadow dropped for Nintendo Switch, compiling both games in the series for only $20. While the second game is undoubtedly more feature-rich, it’s hard to deny the importance of the first installment — a game that would influence shooters and puzzle games — even 15 years later.