The Talos Principle

 PC
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. games(TM)
    Feb 12, 2015
    70
    The narrative endgame of The Talos Principle is a total cop-out – it eschews complex philosophical querying in favour of trite observations on the nature of gaming. Still, it’s more sophisticated than most titles on Steam, and the puzzles have been refined by a team of true craftsmen.
  2. PCGamesN
    Dec 12, 2014
    60
    While Portal was just a series of connected puzzle chambers it always felt that a developer was leading you through it. The Talos Principle feels like boxes within boxes, left by the developer for you to play in.
  3. Riot Pixels
    Feb 26, 2015
    50
    The Talos Principle’s worst transgression is that it is absolutely predictable. The levels are all too similar, and by the end of the game you do pretty much the same routine as you do in the beginning.

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best PC Game of 2014
43
#43 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
5
#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 734 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 619 out of 734
  2. Mixed: 64 out of 734
  3. Negative: 51 out of 734
  1. Esett
    Dec 13, 2014
    10
    A surprisingly fun puzzler with great graphics and great sound coming from the studio that made Serious Sam? That is a sentence i neverA surprisingly fun puzzler with great graphics and great sound coming from the studio that made Serious Sam? That is a sentence i never thought i would write! It is without a doubt the first FPS puzzler that comes near the perfection of Portal and in some, albeit subjective ways, it surpasses it. The "ways" i am talking about are the technical aspects(graphics and sound) which were always a forte of Croteam and the atmosphere. This game just grabs you from the first second with its amazing puzzle design and great writing. You just have to see what comes next. Overall a breath of fresh air in an otherwise stale year filled with over hyped triple A boredom. I wholeheartedly recommend buying it.… Full Review »
  2. Daedstarr
    Dec 31, 2014
    2
    There is nothing really bad about this game per se, but all it really is is a glorified mobile puzzle game on PC. It's a first person candyThere is nothing really bad about this game per se, but all it really is is a glorified mobile puzzle game on PC. It's a first person candy crush saga. It's essentially just Portal, without the fun of a portal gun. If you like lame mobile games and easy puzzles and a really boring setting, then this game is for you. If you want real video games, steer far away from this one.… Full Review »
  3. garadox
    Jan 14, 2015
    9
    If you liked Portal and Portal 2, this game may be for you. I say 'may' because the puzzles are not up to the same level of design as theIf you liked Portal and Portal 2, this game may be for you. I say 'may' because the puzzles are not up to the same level of design as the puzzles from Portal, but are still very enjoyable.

    The game is gorgeous - a very nice set of settings and design of the 'hub' worlds and the individual levels.

    I would highly recommend this game - played through in about 30 hours or so and enjoyed it greatly.    … Full Review »
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