I have funds for only one game. What to get?

I wouldn't go with Portal 2, it won't last you very long.

Just my thoughts, but Portal 2 can be gotten when its dropped in price later in the year, and same goes for LA Noire. If your liking the Witcher and want more straight after your done then get that but from your description of your love for Infamous I think you should get Infamous 2.

Portal 2 would be my first choice, it has incredible writing and voice work, easily the best of this generation and probably the best of all time. L.A. Noire is also really fantastic, the detective stuff is great and the shooting whilst not a common thing in the game is pretty satisfying. Oh and its nothing like Heavy Rain, L.A. Noire is actually an enjoyable game. One of those two I would say, from there on its your personal preferences.

You didn't mention length, so go for Portal 2. nothing tops Portal 2 for me this year, except for BF3 which is multiplayer focused Portal 2 is the greatest linear experience ive had in years. 

I'm in a similar situation, with the cash for one recent game. I went with Witcher 2, seemed like it's the best value for money and I was craving a CRPG.

Of the games listed I've only played L.A. Noire.

It's a great game though, and it's nice to play something that isn't about mindlessly shooting everything in sight for a change. The gameplay can get repetitive, but the fantastic atmosphere, story, and dialogue more than make up for it.

Give it a shot if you're looking for something that's different from most mainstream games.

L.A. Noire and The Witcher 2 are the better values, but Portal 2 is the best of the bunch (not including Infamous 2, of course).

I have a feeling that you'd probably get the most bang for your buck from The Witcher 2. I can't comment on its quality though. I haven't played either of the games.

L.A. Noire is incredible. I recommend getting it.

I can't really comment as I haven't played these games (but have played inFamous) but "if" you get Portal 2, get it for PS3 since then you can get it for Steam for free.

The Witcher 2 is incredible. I recommend getting it.

Portal 2 (on the PC) then The Witcher 2. You can alternate between the first Witcher and Portal 2, and then get yourself hyped for The Witcher 2 when you have the money. Even though LA Noire looks great, I wouldn't pay $60 for it. Besides, you'll probably find Portal 2 and The Witcher 2 together for less than $60 with deals online and such.

I'd say go with The Witcher 2; you'll get the most out of your money if you enjoy that style of game.

Most bang for your money = The Witcher 2.

Gogo!

I would go with Witcher or inFamous. Portal will drop in price fairly quickly, especially with all those Steam sales. L.A. Noire is great so far but will be a slow burn for me since I'm playing with the wife. I would go for a more action type game.

TOTALLY FORGOT ABOUT STEAM SUMMER SALES! Think Witcher 2 or Portal 2 will be on there?

Well Witcher2 or Infamous2 will have more gameplay time than the others which might not have a lot of replay. All seem good though for choices though.

Don't know you so I can't really suggest anything for you, but if it was me this is how I would break it down if the game is going to be the only thing you are going to get for some time: 

Witcher 2, that game is incredible and it'll keep you busy for dozens of hours ^^

TOTALLY FORGOT ABOUT STEAM SUMMER SALES! Think Witcher 2 or Portal 2 will be on there?

why no mortal kombat on that list?! that game has endless replay online

E.T. for the Atari 2600. Somebody may pay you to take it off their hands.

Out of those, The Witcher 2 seems to be like the best choice if you can only buy one game.

L.A. Noire, great game that will last you a while as well.

 Infamous 2 or the Witcher 2

As inFamous 2 is not out yet and I have no idea whether it's going to be good or bad, I will go with L.A Noire, it's a fantastic game.

Definitely the Witcher 2 if you can run it, just purely for the number of hours you'll get out of it.

The Witcher.

Don't get portal 2, it's good but it's expensive and short. The price will drop in a valve sale soon, wait for that. Never played either Infamous so no opinion on that. LA Noire is a decent choice although so far I'm personally not enjoying it too much (but I'm obviously the minority with the rave reviews it's getting.)

The Witcher 2 will probably go on sale soon too so I'd wait for that, but I didn't really like the first one.

Suggestion: Get Terraria on Steam. 10$ and it's really, really fun.

I'm not sure what advice to give other than that I'm not sure you can go wrong with any of them. Have fun with whatever you choose!  :)

Don't get portal 2, it's good but it's expensive and short. The price will drop in a valve sale soon, wait for that. Never played either Infamous so no opinion on that. LA Noire is a decent choice although so far I'm personally not enjoying it too much (but I'm obviously the minority with the rave reviews it's getting.)The Witcher 2 will probably go on sale soon too so I'd wait for that, but I didn't really like the first one.Suggestion: Get Terraria on Steam. 10$ and it's really, really fun.

I'm gonna go ahead and buy gog.com's digital version of Witcher 2. There's a ton of extras. It's also the only digital version that has the artbook. all the money goes directly to CD Projekt versus valve or a retail store. Thanks for the input everybody!

Get portal 2 for the PS3, blast through it in a day, then trade it in to get good cash on it, and buy any of the others for a few extra dollars

Get portal 2 for the PS3, blast through it in a day, then trade it in to get good cash on it, and buy any of the others for a few extra dollars

I'm not sure what advice to give other than that I'm not sure you can go wrong with any of them. Have fun with whatever you choose!  :)

I'm gonna go ahead and buy gog.com's digital version of Witcher 2. There's a ton of extras. It's also the only digital version that has the artbook. all the money goes directly to CD Projekt versus valve or a retail store. Thanks for the input everybody!

Witcher 2, if you can run it then you should.