The Talos Principle

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  1. empleat
    Jan 15, 2015
    9
    Genial puzzle, and nice idea of completing parts and getting higher up to tower.
    I didn´t bore any second while i played this game.
    Nice textures and good story and multiple endings.
    And also lift stuck troll, which croteam trolled yourselves, because it is easy to evade from it, by developer cheats haha.
    Great game, only - is no multiplayer why ?
    It could be much more fun like portal 2 :/
  2. 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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  3. spageopriya12
    Jan 11, 2015
    8
    The Talos Principle is a first-person[3][4] puzzle video game created by Croatian developer Croteam[5][6] and published by Devolver Digital. The game features a philosophical storyline.[5][7][8] It was simultaneously released on Linux, OS X and Windows on 11 December 2014,[5][9] and is slated for release on PlayStation 4 and Android platforms in Q1 of 2015.
  4. g4b1bb097
    Jan 11, 2015
    10
    The true heir of Portal II, a phylosophical masterpiece filled with tricky puzzles.
    You will dig deep into your knowledge and logical abilities to find the solutions and some of the star levels require out of the box thinking.
    It reqired me 25 hours to gain access to all three finals
  5. ChrisMattar
    Jan 10, 2015
    5
    Wow so many 10s ud think this indie game is the best thing ever.
    Reviewers here are so extreme its either a 10 or a zero. Stay away form extremes.
    A fun puzzler from an eastern european dev, worth no more than $10. At this price you'd expect far more. The are parallels with Portal, it's longing for that attention, but its not there at all. Still, enjoyable on an off day. My advice    Wow so many 10s ud think this indie game is the best thing ever.
    Reviewers here are so extreme its either a 10 or a zero. Stay away form extremes.

    A fun puzzler from an eastern european dev, worth no more than $10. At this price you'd expect far more.
    The are parallels with Portal, it's longing for that attention, but its not there at all.
    Still, enjoyable on an off day.
    My advice wait for a decent discount and get it under $10.    … Expand
  6. Buba28
    Jan 10, 2015
    9
    Oh man I love this game! It's kind of a mix of portal meets, dunno what. But you can feel portal in it. It's basically a fps game where you solve puzzles, For those who love a bit mind games this game is great. We should support indy devs.
  7. gameplayer85
    Jan 3, 2015
    8
    Exellent puzzle game. Great grapics. To be honest i havent beaten the game yet, im just taking my time with it. But if you've been craving something along the lines of a portal 3 this is as close as your going to find. Doesnt have portals humor or wit bit it does make you think in more ways than one and gives you multiple setups for puzzles as well. Also game is pretty big and from whatExellent puzzle game. Great grapics. To be honest i havent beaten the game yet, im just taking my time with it. But if you've been craving something along the lines of a portal 3 this is as close as your going to find. Doesnt have portals humor or wit bit it does make you think in more ways than one and gives you multiple setups for puzzles as well. Also game is pretty big and from what ive seen so far puzzles looke to be in the hundreds.… Expand
  8. 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 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.
  9. charmer
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    The Talos Principle (TTP) stands on the shoulders of giants. Among those being Portal, Myst, and Antichamber. That's not to say TTP does not bring its own stock of new ideas to the table. Discovery in TTP plays a major role so the less details you know in advance, the better. Enter the world of impeccable visuals, music, and voice acting; the world full of ingenious 2D and 3D puzzles; theThe Talos Principle (TTP) stands on the shoulders of giants. Among those being Portal, Myst, and Antichamber. That's not to say TTP does not bring its own stock of new ideas to the table. Discovery in TTP plays a major role so the less details you know in advance, the better. Enter the world of impeccable visuals, music, and voice acting; the world full of ingenious 2D and 3D puzzles; the world with a mysterious story only revealed to you in glimpses if you care to follow them; the world of thought-provoking philosophical undertones so rare in video games; the world with tons of secrets, extra content, and Easter eggs; and finally, the world when you don't need guns and weapons to make progress. Even if you are not a completionist, TTP will provide you with around 20 hours of gameplay. The game is extremely polished, well-tested, and rewarding and satisfying to play. I would not expect such a gem coming from creators of Serious Frikkin' Sam :-) This is a complete paradigm shift and I'm very glad Croteam took this turn to expand their horizons - and everyone else's. I rate 10/10.… Expand
  10. J4MESOX4D
    Dec 29, 2014
    9
    The Talos Principle is a first-person, Portal-inspired puzzle game with a philosophical narrative as a backdrop that makes for a truly intriguing and remarkable experience. The game delivers a wealth of challenging puzzles compiled with a thought-provoking story. It's a fantastic combination that makes this title a prime GOTY contender.

    You begin by not knowing who you are, what you are    The Talos Principle is a first-person, Portal-inspired puzzle game with a philosophical narrative as a backdrop that makes for a truly intriguing and remarkable experience. The game delivers a wealth of challenging puzzles compiled with a thought-provoking story. It's a fantastic combination that makes this title a prime GOTY contender.

    You begin by not knowing who you are, what you are or why you exist before you are propelled into a mysterious world in where you seek answers for your existence. Your progression in the land is unfolded by completing puzzles and collecting Silgils. Only you and a strange voice seemingly from the sky reside in this strange place but can whoever or whatever is there be trusted? You'll have to progress to find out..

    The game houses a vast selection of smart and beautifully crafted puzzles which were designed to an amazing standard by the developers; Croteam - the development house behind the Serious Sam games. Some are fairly routine in the early stages as expected but the more Sigils you collect; the harder the puzzles become especially in the latter stages of the game. You will find yourself deeply confused, frustrated and dumbfounded at times but it's all worthwhile for the satisfaction on completion of a tricky task and is a testament to the developers for their creativity. The supportive writing and story complimenting the game is also of a very impressive standard and you really have to admire the effort that has gone into producing a game that's more than just a puzzle title.

    Overall; I hadn't heard of The Talos Priniple this time last week and now I am the proud owner of a truly fantastic title that is worth every penny. The narrative is deep and compelling and the puzzles on offer are of the highest standard. The developers have done a truly fantastic job in their design and execution and should be commended in the highest order for what has been a dreadful year in gaming. The Steam Workshop potential is also another selling point to what is a beautifully produced title.    … Expand
  11. Joe_Friday
    Dec 27, 2014
    10
    I am not kidding when I say that this is the most thought provoking game that I have ever played. It's beautifully designed, has wonderfully memorable music, and has many clever puzzles to solve. But most importantly, the story of the game is rich in philosophical and metaphysical concepts. In many ways, this game has had a profound impact on my life. I never thought I would say that aboutI am not kidding when I say that this is the most thought provoking game that I have ever played. It's beautifully designed, has wonderfully memorable music, and has many clever puzzles to solve. But most importantly, the story of the game is rich in philosophical and metaphysical concepts. In many ways, this game has had a profound impact on my life. I never thought I would say that about a video game.… Expand
  12. Keromyaou
    Dec 27, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a great puzzle game. The mechanics is not similar to Portal games. All the puzzles are so clever that you can get great satisfaction when you find out the solutions. There are mainly two goals for the game. One is to collect sigils which can be used for you to reach the eternity. Another one is to collect stars which can be used to open up more puzzles. Collecting sigils is easier than collecting stars (I found all the sigils without much struggles. But so far I found 23 stars. I am still trying to find others). There is also an opportunity to climb up the Babel's tower, which I am going to try after I finish the star job. The background of the game is about fundamental philosophical ideas such as consciousness, ontology, moral, and divinity. If you have some ideas about philosophy, this game will give you good opportunities to think about philosophical problems while you are solving puzzles. After all, what human beings do is to solve puzzles which are presented to us in real worlds just like we solve puzzles in this virtual reality that the game presents to us.… Expand
  13. SanctumRevel
    Dec 27, 2014
    5
    Now to best describe this game it would be hard so to simplify it s a puzzle game obviously smart one and challenging enough but in my oppinion puzzle games have all a fatal flaw boredom and this one is no diffrent puzzle after puzzle after puzzle untyl you can't take it anymore the story is just nothing new just to keep you going i would reccomend this only for puzzle fans everyone elseNow to best describe this game it would be hard so to simplify it s a puzzle game obviously smart one and challenging enough but in my oppinion puzzle games have all a fatal flaw boredom and this one is no diffrent puzzle after puzzle after puzzle untyl you can't take it anymore the story is just nothing new just to keep you going i would reccomend this only for puzzle fans everyone else after 1 hour of game you will be bored… Expand
  14. whitewitch
    Dec 24, 2014
    10
    This game is surprisingly good and it has great graphics. I don't play puzzle games that much but this one amazed me, so I will continue to play it. Well done.
  15. Atralmedic
    Dec 24, 2014
    10
    This is an exceptional game. I'm not a big fan of puzzle games, or that worried by graphics, but this was so well designed I couldn't help but enjoy it. The puzzles are everything puzzles should be, simple and intuitive concepts used to build challenging puzzles, and the graphics and visual style are stunning. I'm finding myself taking time out from solving the puzzles just to lookThis is an exceptional game. I'm not a big fan of puzzle games, or that worried by graphics, but this was so well designed I couldn't help but enjoy it. The puzzles are everything puzzles should be, simple and intuitive concepts used to build challenging puzzles, and the graphics and visual style are stunning. I'm finding myself taking time out from solving the puzzles just to look around and enjoy the scenery. And then there's a story which is excellent in it's own right. It's difficult to point out any single thing that is exceptional beyond every single aspect of this game being incredibly polished, right down to telling you how much progress you'll lose if you quit (< 1 minute for example)… Expand
  16. borna17
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    This is a very good and quality game with great puzzles. Graphics and puzzles are near the perfection of portal series. I love all games coming from the studio that made Serious Sam, but especially this one. This game is absolutely awesome and I love it.
  17. ludiako
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    I like this game because it is a very fun game for all people who like puzzle games and it has a very good graphics. I think it is great because you really have to use your brain to solve those puzzles. And the best of all, it's free!
  18. yours33
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    I love it! A friend showed me a demo version,so i decided to play. I'm very i impressed with graphics. Every time i'm bored i enjoy thinking hard with ttp
  19. barbarabela
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    This game is awesome and fun, I played it several times..... It has great graphics and it's good for thinking. Thanks Ana for recommending it. It was a real fun.
  20. Kappachino
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    I like puzzle games in general, and this one i find interesting not only because of the gameplay but also because of the fact that it is made by an unknown team(to some). An awesome game that i would gladly recommend to anybody.
  21. jrozman
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    A very fun puzzler with great graphics .The game is a great example of how the modern games should look like, it's not overpriced, the gameplay and story quite interesting and intriguing.
  22. svenman69
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    A surprisingly fun puzzler with great graphics. The "ways" i am talking about are the technical aspects(graphics and sound) which were always a forte of Cro-team 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 overA surprisingly fun puzzler with great graphics. The "ways" i am talking about are the technical aspects(graphics and sound) which were always a forte of Cro-team 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.… Expand
  23. MacroZ
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    Great game! First look is very impressive. Love the idea and whole concept of game... Its original and unique... I really can wait for it to release full version...
  24. milicevic1302
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    A friend recommended this game to me, and at first i didn¨t want to play it. But she managed to persuade and I didn¨t regret it. Thank you, ANA!!!!!!!
  25. acebmx
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    The makers of Serious Sam came again with some incredible work. I really enjoyed their new work. Graphics and sound are surprisingly good. If you want to sit in your chair and play a nice puzzler game I want to recommend this beauty. Enjoy!
  26. Imamnajboljiacc
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    A absolute pearl of a game. It's quite amazing what a small studio like CRO-Team can achive. Great puzzle game. If you loved Portal games, then you are definitely love Talos Principle. Don't miss this gem, there aren't many this great puzzle games.
  27. GoxGox
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    I've came across this game by accident, and knowing that same studio made the Serious Sam game back when I was younger I decided to give it a go. IT didn't disappointed, from cool graphics, novelty of puzzle game being played from first person perspective (reminded me off another classic, Broken Sword, older gamers will know what I'm talking about). But don't get me wrong, it isn't thatI've came across this game by accident, and knowing that same studio made the Serious Sam game back when I was younger I decided to give it a go. IT didn't disappointed, from cool graphics, novelty of puzzle game being played from first person perspective (reminded me off another classic, Broken Sword, older gamers will know what I'm talking about). But don't get me wrong, it isn't that type of mystery puzzle, graphics are top notch and sound effects are fitting, once you get into flow it's hard to stop. Recommendations!… Expand
  28. Kac
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    The Talos Principle is a great game if u like solving puzzles. It's very interesting and very fun to play. I would recommend this game to everyone because it's a unique experience and you definitely won't regret it.
  29. LuMa123590
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    Very cool puzzle game with interasting gameplay and graphics. Gamplay is similiar to Portal witch was a great game. Cant wait till the release to play it! 10/10
  30. anamarija
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    I must say I was surprised after having played this game. Usually I am not that quickly satisfied with just one usual Computer game, but this one was completely different. The graphics were just perfect and the sound was great. I will continue on playing it for sure.
  31. Lucija619
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    This game is really fantastic and I do not regret money I spent. It has excellent graphics and sound effects are also stunning. Each time I enjoy when I play this game,it is great.
  32. Zyzzgodx
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    Upon first hearing of this game, my expectations were quite low. I appreciate the endeavor of combining the First Person Shooter scenario with a puzzle game. Despite my initial prejudice, this game proved to be fun to play and has helped me waste hours of my vacation days continuously.
  33. crystal_mermaid
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    This was such a surprisingly interesting game with awesome graphics and even better sounds. Always being very critical about, well everything, I thought I'd never say something like this about just one game, but it simply amazed me, so it means I'll definetely continue on playing it.
  34. Rex_richards
    Dec 22, 2014
    9
    This is not the new portal. This is not something more magical than anything else ever, it isn't going to involve you as much as something like Brothers, doesn't have the massive emotional impact of Vanishing of... the graphics are NOT 'top notch' they are pretty good, with nice thoughtful details and inventive ideas... but it is a great great puzzle game, if with so far pretty simpleThis is not the new portal. This is not something more magical than anything else ever, it isn't going to involve you as much as something like Brothers, doesn't have the massive emotional impact of Vanishing of... the graphics are NOT 'top notch' they are pretty good, with nice thoughtful details and inventive ideas... but it is a great great puzzle game, if with so far pretty simple mechanics, and right now in terms of new games, yes it probably is the finest simple puzzle orientated current new game on steam by some distance.
    Anyway my favourite things... it runs at HIGH SPEED on my average machine. The levels load in like an instant. the voice acting is good, the support 'info' is intriguing. there's no rubbish cutscene movies to sit through. No tedious messing about as you reset a level after you mess up. Puzzles so far are a bit repetitive, but overall... great game.    … Expand
  35. Guardianangel
    Dec 21, 2014
    10
    Wow!! Very good and quality puzzle game. I haven't played a puzzle game as good as this in a long a time. I didn't expect much of this game but if there will be a second part I will expect very much and I will buy it as soon as it gets out. I'm very glad that i bought this game!
  36. Luxnostris08044
    Dec 21, 2014
    10
    The Talos principle is a very good game. I like playing it. The story and puzzles are having a nice synergy. I also like playing it because you are like a robot and there are some nice metafors. The graficke is very good and the sound and the world are very well designed. The game remides me of portal 2 and G-mode. Also very good games. The level design is very good. It really makes youThe Talos principle is a very good game. I like playing it. The story and puzzles are having a nice synergy. I also like playing it because you are like a robot and there are some nice metafors. The graficke is very good and the sound and the world are very well designed. The game remides me of portal 2 and G-mode. Also very good games. The level design is very good. It really makes you think logicaly. I like playing it and i hope that more games will come like this. !0/10 would recommend it.… Expand
  37. DoubleU
    Dec 21, 2014
    10
    I loved this game, it made me think which is hard. It has great graphics and great soundtracks. I have recommended it to all my friends and I recommend it to all of you. I really like the game. Can't stop playing it.
  38. Avodeskorm
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    Great in a Philip K. Dick sort of way. With philosophical writing that requests you to wonder about the world outside of the game. I will admit that game play sticks out way less in my mind but adds a whole lot more depth to this game. The serious engines have always been one of the best optimized engines letting you get away with a better looking game. With vague writing cynical ofGreat in a Philip K. Dick sort of way. With philosophical writing that requests you to wonder about the world outside of the game. I will admit that game play sticks out way less in my mind but adds a whole lot more depth to this game. The serious engines have always been one of the best optimized engines letting you get away with a better looking game. With vague writing cynical of Judeo-Christian dogmas and revisiting such questions as Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? This game is much more enjoyable for those who love subtext and less about what is coherent in this story. (Portal is small time compared to this game)… Expand
  39. indi01
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    This is favourite game this year.
    As soon as I played the demo I felt like "This is for me". The moment you solve a puzzle is a real satisfaction, and you really want to see the next one. Also the whole action is embedded in a broader philosophical framework which is deep and interesting. I completed the whole game with all the optional stuff and was still eager to try the prototype    This is favourite game this year.
    As soon as I played the demo I felt like "This is for me". The moment you solve a puzzle is a real satisfaction, and you really want to see the next one. Also the whole action is embedded in a broader philosophical framework which is deep and interesting. I completed the whole game with all the optional stuff and was still eager to try the prototype puzzles. If you like mental challenges you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  40. GPReS
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    The game is a great example of how the modern games should look like, it's not overpriced, the gameplay and story quite interesting and intriguing. You can play Public Test to decide if you want this game. The first thing that will take your breath away is graphics - its top notch. The optimization is also splendid. Music is charming and in its place. The game is 10 out of 10 without aThe game is a great example of how the modern games should look like, it's not overpriced, the gameplay and story quite interesting and intriguing. You can play Public Test to decide if you want this game. The first thing that will take your breath away is graphics - its top notch. The optimization is also splendid. Music is charming and in its place. The game is 10 out of 10 without a discussion.
    PS. I've come across the game's ads occasionally in Steam while surfing through newly-released titles. A picture of robot gently holding a kitten in its hands attracted me at once, and here I'm here - with the downloaded and finished Public Test and 100% ready to buy the full game. I'm sure I won't ever regret! Awesome demo! Top notch and winner on all points.    … Expand
  41. griffey546
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    Still a better game than call of duty
    Don't really have much to say other than this is a really fun puzzle game. This is why I own a pc, to get good exclusives that the consoles will never have.
  42. MartinX33
    Dec 17, 2014
    10
    A deep narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat, a myriad of clever puzzles, beautiful visuals, an enchanting soundtrack, tons of hidden stuff - The Talos Principle has it all. If you are looking for a game that will not simply entertain you, but also give you lots of material for contemplation, then devoting some of your time to this amazing puzzler is worth it indeed.
  43. Rizwan
    Dec 15, 2014
    8
    The game is nice . But I couldnt expect a game like this from croteam developers . I would rate it less than 6. But its from my favourite serious sam developers. So i rated it 8 .
  44. dubins
    Dec 14, 2014
    10
    My IGOR is SIT.
    By the way, this game is absolutely awesome. There is a moment when you play a game and its not a Portal.

    Oh, Your review must be at least 150 characters long - what else?
  45. GenuineOpinion
    Dec 13, 2014
    9
    I only have a single complaint with the game: the puzzles are inconsistently difficult. For probably the first 15 puzzles, you're doing a slight variation on the very first puzzle. In between these puzzles are what I call "Star Puzzles" because you get a little gold star for doing them. The problem with them is that they're less puzzle, and more "find this or that without any clues as toI only have a single complaint with the game: the puzzles are inconsistently difficult. For probably the first 15 puzzles, you're doing a slight variation on the very first puzzle. In between these puzzles are what I call "Star Puzzles" because you get a little gold star for doing them. The problem with them is that they're less puzzle, and more "find this or that without any clues as to what to do or where they could be."… Expand
  46. 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 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 alwaysA 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.… Expand
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#14 Best PC Game of 2014
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#43 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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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. Impulsegamer
    Aug 24, 2015
    88
    Come for the puzzles stay for the philosophy.
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  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Jul 28, 2015
    90
    The world, puzzles, narrative and music are all served to the player in small helpings, never overwhelming and allowing you to soak in and become one with the world. By the end of the game, it has challenged your mind in multiple ways.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 18, 2015
    91
    Satisfying puzzles, philosophically engaging storyline and exquisite presentation combine to make The Talos Principle one of the best of its genre. [Feb 2015]
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