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December 2014
(86%)
43 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
The Talos Principle is a good world to get lost in. The strong, heady philosophical focus isn't as integrated into the puzzles as it initially suggested, but for those of you who like to flex your minds by action rather than heavy reading or contemplation...
Published: 2021-05-28, Author: Rick , review by: Bit-Tech.net
Abstract: Now imagine designing 10 hours' worth of said puzzles, in code, with enough variety to stop the player from becoming bored. Oh, and you've got to come up with your whole puzzling concept in the first place.It's a heck of a task, and one that really doesn'...
Published: 2015-04-05, Author: Joe , review by: play3r.net
Puzzle games normally don't interest me, however this is different, so please give it a go, you won't be disappointed. It's very challenging and sometimes you can sit at a particular part of a sigal challenge for a while thinking how the heck do I do this...
Abstract: The Talos Principle is described as a “philosophical first-person puzzler.” It is very much a thought-provoking exercise in philosophy and gameplay. The more time I spent with The Talos Principle, the deeper my desire went to find answers to my questions ...
Abstract: Developer: Croteam Publisher: Devolver Digital Platform: PC The Talos Principle is quite the departure for developers Croteam, whose list of previous releases almost entirely involve the words "Sam" and "Serious." It's a firstperson puzzler that challen...
Near-perfect learning curve, Intriguing mix of philosophy and puzzles, Fantastic art design, Great range of tools to master
Philosophical edge won't be for everyone
The fact that everything plays out so smoothly here suggests that the finished product is extremely close to the designers' original vision for the project, a compliment that certainly can't be levelled at all games. This clarity of creation brings us a ...
Abstract: Slowly, it escalates, layering new puzzle elements atop the old and unveiling a loose thread of narrative to pick at that hints at some long-past extinction event and grapples with the frailty of the human condition. It's soon apparent that this first-per...
Published: 2015-10-07, Author: Randy , review by: Gamingnexus.com
Abstract: Nothing prepared me for The Talos Principle. My science professors didn't, my church pastors didn't, my buddies subscribed to High Times didn't. So I was flying blind. That's how I prefer it, actually. All I had to go on was a couple time-bent screenshots...
Smart, brutal puzzle design, Thoughtful meditations on community and creativity, An impressive gallery of message board dynamics, Forces new uses for old tools
Puzzles don't connect to the forum in the slightest thematically
