Borderlands 2 vs Portal 2
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Borderlands 2 vs Portal 2 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Borderlands 2 2K Games, Aspyr |
Portal 2
Electronic Arts, Valve
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|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | September 18, 2012 | April 18, 2011 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Everyone 10+ |
| Developer | Aspyr Media, 2K, Gearbox Software, Sony Computer Entertainment America | Valve Software |
| Publisher | 2K Games, Aspyr | Electronic Arts, Valve |
| Official Site | http://www.borderlands2.com/ | http://www.thinkwithportals.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Shooter, RPG | Shooter, Puzzle |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Local Co-op |
| Average Playtime | 11 hours | 11 hours |
| Perspective | — | First-person |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Android, Apple Macintosh, Linux | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Google Play, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, App Store, Xbox Store | Xbox Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox 360 Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows XP SP3 Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor Memory: 2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista) Hard Disk Space: 13 GB free Video Memory: 256 MB Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600 Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Other Requirements:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only) | — |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7 Processor: 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor Memory: 2 GB Hard Disk Space: 20 GB free Video Memory: 512MB Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Other Requirements:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only) | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 89 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.0 / 5 (3,319 ratings) | 4.6 / 5 (6,108 ratings) |