Weighted Companion Cube

The Weighted Companion Cube is a fictional object from the video game "Portal." It is a cube used for solving puzzles and is characterized by its unique design and a sense of personality, as players develop an emotional attachment to it. The cube is "weighted," allowing it to be used to hold down buttons and activate mechanisms within the game. Its significance lies in its symbolic representation of companionship and the bonds formed between players and inanimate objects, highlighting themes of loyalty and emotional connection amidst a sterile and mechanical environment.