The long-awaited weekend is finally here!
We can’t think of a better way to de-stress other than playing one of our favourite puzzle-platformers.
Portal:
Portal is all about solving puzzles with your handy dandy portal gun. Trapped in the Aperture Science Laboratories, play as Chell, who must solve a series of unique puzzles set by GLaDOS, an artificial intelligent lifeform. To solve these puzzles, utilise your trusty portal gun to defy gravity by manipulating various portals and objects through time and space.
Official PC System Specifications:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
| Processor | 1.7GHz CPU | Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.0GHz or better |
| Memory | 512MB RAM | 1GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 8.1 GPU | DirectX 9.0 GPU |
Top PC to Play Portal:
ASUS ROG Strix G15 Gaming Laptop:
Enjoy playing Portal wherever you go with the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Gaming Laptop. This high-end laptop is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS CPU for exceptional performance and blisteringly-fast processing speeds of up to 4.7GHz. Plus, with an NVIDIA RTX 3050 GPU, unlock photo-realistic visuals and immersive gameplay. All of which is kept cool and quiet, thanks to built-in intelligent ROG cooling.
In addition to this, take advantage of the 15.6’’ FHD display with refresh rates of up to 144Hz, for ultra-fast response times and high-resolution graphics.
ASUS ROG Strix G15
- 15.6” FHD display
- Refresh rates of up to 144Hz
- AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS
- NVIDIA RTX 3050
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
You can now play Portal with enhanced visuals, thanks to support for Real-Time Ray Tracing. Check out our dedicated blog article for more information.
Celeste:
Celeste is a puzzle platformer in which you must help Madeline survive her inner demons and travel to the top of Celeste Mountain. Your journey will be packed full of interesting characters, challenging puzzles, secrets to uncover, and self-discovery.
Official PC System Specifications:
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 M380 or equivalent |
| Memory | 2GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4000 or equivalent |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 1200MB available space |
Top PC to Play Celeste:
OcUK Gaming Enigma Essential PC:
Achieve superior performance in all your favourite puzzle platformers with the OcUK Gaming Enigma Essential. Utilise the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, for powerful performance in single- and multi-threaded tasks along with enhanced Ray Tracing and AI capabilities. Plus, with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM, achieve speeds of up to 3000MHz, for fast loading times and zero latency or input lag. A must-have for gaming and streaming alike.
What’s more, with both a 1TB hard drive and 240GB SSD, you will have ample storage space for all your favourite games, music, videos, and much more!
OcUK Gaming Enigma Essential
- Configurable PC
- As standard comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA RTX 3050
- Up to 32GB DDR4 RAM
- Flexible storage options available
Ori and the Blind Forest:
The forest of Nibel is dying, and it’s up to you, an unlikely hero, to save it. In Ori and the Blind Forest, Ori must find his courage and embark on a thrilling, puzzle-packed adventure to find his courage and confront his nemesis. You won’t be alone on your journey, Sein, the ‘light and eyes’ of the Forest Spirit Tree, will be your guide and ally as you explore the forest and solve puzzles.
Official PC System Specifications:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ | Intel Core i5 2300 or AMD FX6120 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 240 GT or AMD Radeon HD 6570 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 6700 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 8GB available space | 8GB available space |
Top PC to Play Ori and the Blind Forest:
OcUK Gaming Firefly Plus PC:
The OcUK Gaming Firefly Plus comes packed with all the essential hardware you need to enjoy playing Ori and the Blind Forest. Take advantage of the Intel Core i5 12400F CPU and up to 32GB DDR4 RAM, for fast processing speeds, near-zero latency, and no pesky slow loading times. Perfect for both work and play! What’s more, with an NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU, unlock realistic lighting, shadows, and immersive gameplay, thanks to built-in support for Real-Time Ray Tracing.
In addition to this, as the OcUK Gaming Firefly Plus is a configurable PC, you can tailor this system to suit your favourite games, gameplay style, and individual preferences. You can customise the case, make upgrades to the memory and graphics card, along with opting for additional storage.
OcUK Gaming Firefly Plus
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard comes with an Intel Core i5 12400F and NVIDIA RTX 3060
- Up to 32GB DDR4 RAM
Moss:
In Moss, play as Quill, a young mouse with big dreams. An ancient magic has woken after Quill discovers a mysterious Glass Relic. You must set off on a dangerous adventure in which you will travel to forgotten realms, solve challenging puzzles, and battle deadly enemies.
Official PC System Specifications:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7-10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 | Intel Core i7 4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD RX 480 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD RX Vega 56 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 12GB available space | 12GB available space |
| VR | VR Support | VR Support |
Top PC to Play Moss:
OcUK Gaming Kalis PC:
Level up your gaming with the OcUK Gaming Kalis. Armed with an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, achieve powerful performance in single- and multi-threaded tasks alike, along with enhanced Ray Tracing. Plus, with a 500GB NVMe SSD, and an optional add-on drive, you will have plenty of storage space for your expanding gaming library, creative projects, and more.
The OcUK Gaming Kalis is a configurable gaming PC. You can customise the base hardware specification to your exact requirements. This includes upgrading the graphics card and opting for a Wi-Fi adapter, along with additional storage drives.
OcUK Gaming Kalis
- Configurable gaming PC
- As standard includes an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 3060
- Flexible storage options available
You can also enjoy playing Moss in VR, thanks to built-in support for SteamVR. All you’ll need is a high-quality VR headset.
HTC Vive Pro VR Headset:
- Full VR bundle
- Includes VR headset, controllers, and base station
It Takes Two:
Winner of Game of the Year in 2021, It Takes Two is the perfect puzzle platformer to play with a friend this weekend! Play as Cody and May, a feuding couple who have been transformed into dolls by a magic spell. You must work together to solve puzzles, face the unpredictable, fix your fractured relationship, and escape.
Official PC System Specifications:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8-10 | Windows 8-10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 2100T or AMD FX 6100 | Intel Core i5 3570K or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD R7 260x | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 or AMD R9 290x |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Connectivity | Broadband Internet Connection required | Broadband Internet Connection required |
| Storage | 50GB available space | 50GB available space |
Top PC to Play It Takes Two:
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-built PC:
Designed by experts, the Refract Gaming Jade has been engineered for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators. This pre-built system has been crafted utilising cherry-picked hardware, including an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU. Unlock ultra-fast performance, intelligent workload management, and photo-realistic visuals for an immersive gaming experience.
What’s more, each PC in the Refract Gaming range is equipped with a three-year warranty that covers parts and labour, for extra peace of mind.
Refract Gaming Jade
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- Comes with a three-year warranty which covers parts and labour
Your Weekend Plans?
Be sure to let us know what you’re getting up this weekend in the comments down below. We need more ideas other than sitting on the sofa binging TV all day…
PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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