Is Portal 2 still fun now?

I don't think age is the issue here, it's more about whether your brother is into puzzles or needs constant action.

My 13-year-old son got bored with some "classic" games I loved recently, but Portal 2 was different: he got hooked on GLaDOS's humor and the puzzle mechanics kept him engaged for ages.

If your brother has even a little patience to think things through, Portal 2 will seem fresh to him because it still looks good today and the level design is really solid, nothing like a lot of new stuff that comes out rushed.

Totally agree with what they're saying above. I was your brother's age when I first played it and it blew my mind, so imagine now that he already knows more games.

What makes Portal 2 still so good is that the puzzles are designed so you feel smart when you solve them, and GLaDOS's humor is timeless - the truth is she made fun of players in such a clever way that it works just as well in 2026 as it did when it came out. If your brother enjoys thinking while having fun, he's gonna love it.

Here's what I'd say: the game works more on level design and narrative than on graphics or action, so if your brother can handle a slower pace and likes puzzles, he'll have a blast with it. That said, watch out for one thing nobody mentioned: the game has some puzzles that are pretty frustrating if you don't catch onto the mechanic, and at 14 not everyone has the patience to try different approaches without rage-quitting, so maybe it's worth playing it with him nearby so he doesn't bail on it right away.