Wheatley is an iconic figure in the Portal series. Appearing in the second game, he helped Chell wake up from extended relaxation in an attempt to help them both escape the Aperture Science facility. On the surface, he appears as a trustworthy ally, but is he truly as good as he seems?
What is Wheatley's biggest regret? How did he gain power over Aperture and was he actually smarter than everyone thought he was? In this deep dive, I explore the lore and story behind Wheatley in the Portal series.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Development & Construction
06:03 The Test Subject
13:18 Wheatley Laboratories
16:53 The Fall of Wheatley
21:50 Legacy
22:53 Closing Thoughts
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