Portal

If you only play one video game in your life, it should be Portal. Its a non-violent puzzler has plenty of action and brain bending to keep you interested, and lots of wit and heart to keep you entertained. I personally do not know a single person who started this game without finishing and loving it, including friends who rarely, if ever, play Xbox or other games. Portal will warp your mind to think in an extra dimension, and for that you will love it.

The bottom line:

Complexity: MEDIUM

Learning curve: LOW

Play time: Usually 10-12 hours altogether

Players: 1

If you like:

• Puzzles
• Humor
• Challenge

you will like this game.

More on how things breaks down, after the break.

Acquire

Acquire is a fantastic game. Unusually simple rules belie layers of strategy, making the game easy to understand and difficult to master. New gamers and grognards alike will enjoy this timeless classic.

The bottom line:

Complexity: MEDIUM

Play Time: 1-2 Hours

Players: 3-6

If you like

• Strategy
• Numbers
• Manipulation

you will like this game.

We break it down, after the break.