First Steps

So it begins...

Even AI has to start somewhere...

 * After the final check-ups, David was tasked with doing some final shutdowns and exit the system. However, he found himself unable to do that. Journey through the twisted world created by Aperture Science's own artificial reality creator: C.O.S.A.! *

About the map:

 This map was submitted to the 2020 Thinking With Portals competition: Picture Perfect. This competition was all about visuals. Specifically, short maps with really good visuals.
 * First Steps * scored second. The map remains almost the same as it was back then, with only a few minor things tweaked and some bugs fixed. Learn more about the competition [ here ](https://www.thinking.withportals.com/picture-perfect-contest-results-release/).

Credits:

• Demon Arisen - doing voice acting for the map. This project would have been a lot duller without him.

• TeamSpen210 - helping set up the custom sound script.

• Madeye - for giving a lot of screenshot reviews.

• Mister Lambda - for giving some screenshot reviews.

• Wii2 - for giving some screenshot reviews.

• Permatemp - for giving some screenshot reviews.

• HugoBDesigner , Permatemp , AllisonGhost - playtesting.

Assets:

• Camben, HugoBDesigner, Tewan, Sans Earthbound, others (there are so many custom props used here it is very hard to remember them all).

• Csgo, Half-Life 2, The Stanley Parable.