The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition

 Switch
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Dec 30, 2019
    90
    Although I can’t fully pinpoint exactly one thing that made The Talos Principle great, there was something about the game that just felt incredible while playing. It provides such an amazing puzzle-solving experience that’s backed by an overall strong story that I can’t recommend this game enough.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Dec 16, 2019
    90
    Croteam, the creators of The Talos Principle, were previously known primarily for their silly (but fun) Serious Sam titles. The Talos Principle shows a remarkable maturity and depth of scope that's perhaps surprising, but in a very good way. It poses interesting questions, allows the player to progress at their own pace - mostly in a non-linear fashion - and is a hugely satisfying piece of game design. Utterly entrancing and highly recommended.
  3. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 1, 2020
    80
    The experience is definitely different than most and is worth exploration. [Issue #45 – March/April 2020, p. 25]
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  5. TheGamer
    Dec 17, 2019
    70
    What it mostly comes down to is whether or not you need this game on-the-go. The Talos Principle is great and absolutely worth it for puzzle fans, but the Switch port doesn't present it in the best light. If you can set aside performance issues, however, this is a wonderful game to play portably.

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Elite_Institute
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    "Having played many excellent Portal clones throughout the years, including the wonderful Superliminal, I can honestly say that this one is my"Having played many excellent Portal clones throughout the years, including the wonderful Superliminal, I can honestly say that this one is my favourite of the bunch. Even though it can’t take the mantle from the two Portal games, it’s still a tremendous game that puzzle fans should adore. Heck, I’m not even much of a puzzle fan and I absolutely love it! Buy it now, or wishlist it and buy it on a sale. Either way, buy it."

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  2. Flammie
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    Talos principle is a great 3d puzzle game, based on manipulation of few simple objects like blocks and coloured beams. There is an overarchingTalos principle is a great 3d puzzle game, based on manipulation of few simple objects like blocks and coloured beams. There is an overarching plot with kind of religious hints here and there as well as AI future and few other plotlines that you basically have to piece together from text messages and communicating via computer. The puzzles are really good, like it's been years since I've found game challenging but not unfair like this, very few puzzles have any running or platforming components, they are generally solvable by just figuring it out. Closest game I can think of is maybe portal 2. Music is ok in the background, not very memorable but appropriate. The switch port specifically suffers from lot of slowdowns which is a bit annoying since the graphics aren't really that amazing or anything.… Full Review »
  3. Huguit0
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    Imprescindible, lo mejor de lo mejor en cuanto a juegos de puzzle en primera persona en Nintendo Switch. Una pena que haya tardado tanto enImprescindible, lo mejor de lo mejor en cuanto a juegos de puzzle en primera persona en Nintendo Switch. Una pena que haya tardado tanto en llegar, pero el port es realmente bueno.… Full Review »
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