Portal

Portal 2 is on its way to being released, and I am shunned and horrified that so many nerds I hang out with just turn to me and say "oh, Portal... ya I plan on playing that," when I ask for their opinion.

For anyone unaware of Portal and all its glory, the story revolves around a woman who is given a portal-gun and put through multiple levels of difficulty in order to test the weapon against turret-guns or across pits of fire and death. The platform is relatively simple, with your character going from level to higher level of difficulty, until you reach the 'big boss'.

What is so amusing, and what really stands out about Portal, is its comedic value. Throughout this short game you are instructed by a sociopathic computer gone wrong whose ultimate goal is to see you terminated. She tempts you with cake and parties to try and get you to finish particularly hard simulations, and openly admits to her lies and deceit later on.

With witty commentary, open sarcasm, and an assortment of humorous to horrifying circumstances, the game makes for one short piece of delicious virtual gaming cake.