Portal 2 vs The Showdown Effect
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Portal 2 vs The Showdown Effect — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification |
Portal 2
Electronic Arts, Valve
|
The Showdown Effect Paradox Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 18, 2011 | March 5, 2013 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Everyone 10+ | Adults Only |
| Developer | Valve Software | Arrowhead Game Studios |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts, Valve | Paradox Interactive |
| Official Site | http://www.thinkwithportals.com/ | http://www.theshowdowneffect.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Shooter, Puzzle | Action |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Local Co-op | Multiplayer |
| Perspective | First-person | 2D |
| Average Playtime | 11 hours | 3 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Linux | PC, Apple Macintosh |
| Available On | Xbox Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox 360 Store | Steam |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 95 / 100 | 67 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.6 / 5 (6,108 ratings) | 2.7 / 5 (95 ratings) |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | — | OS:Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processor:2.4 GHz Dual Core Memory:4 GB RAM Graphics:512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT Hard Drive:2 GB HD space Sound:DirectX® Compatible Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection |
| Recommended Requirements | — | OS:Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processor:2.4 GHz Quad Core Memory:4 GB RAM Graphics:1 GB NVIDIA 460 / AMD Radeon 5870 Hard Drive:2 GB HD space Sound:DirectX® Compatible Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection |