Introduction
Portal is known for its creative puzzles and speedrun-friendly glitches. This guide covers the basics of Any% runs and essential tricks.
Getting Started
Complete Portal casually to learn puzzle solutions and controls. Watch Any% runs to see how glitches are used. Practice portal placements and bunny hopping for speed.
Core Tricks & Glitches
- Save Glitch – Use save/load to clip through walls.
- Accelerated Back Hopping (ABH) – Move backwards at high speed for fast traversal.
- Edge Glitch – Stand on the edge of objects to perform out-of-bounds tricks.
- Portal Peeking – Place portals through thin walls or corners.
Sample Any% Route
- Chamber 00–03: Learn ABH for fast movement
- Chamber 10: Use Save Glitch to skip puzzle sections
- Chamber 15: Perform Edge Glitch for out-of-bounds
- Chamber 18: Portal Peek to shortcut to the end
- Finale: Use glitches to skip GLaDOS fight phases
Main Categories
- Any% - Complete the game as quickly as possible, using all glitches.
- Inbounds - Complete the game without leaving intended map boundaries.
- Out of Bounds - Use out-of-bounds glitches for faster times.