The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition

Oct 13, 2015

The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition is unlike anything else out there. The expertly crafted puzzles will give any gamer a mental workout, while the humanity-questioning storyline is the type of philosophical tale that has been sorely lacking in the current gaming landscape.

Oct 22, 2015

Even with high expectations going in The Talos Principle still blew me away. Through excellent puzzle design and a thought provoking narrative this easily stands among some of my favorites games this year. A copy of this game was provided by the publisher for review purposes.

Oct 9, 2015

The plot elevates the already terrific puzzle elements to even greater heights and, overall, it serves as an exemplar of the ever blurring line between digital entertainment and true art. 4.8 Philosophical Puzzler Talos is a figure from Greek mythology who was crafted from bronze by Zeus to protect the island of Europa from those who would attempt to pillage its treasures; in The Talos Principle the character you assume seemingly shares some similar traits: A metallic creature, in this case a robot, created by an omnipotent being who serves to guide his creation along on its journey whilst also warning of the dangers of disobedience, similar to the tale of Adam and Eve with an imposing tower substituted for the fruit of knowledge. The titular Talos Principle refers to an idea expressed in the game that regardless of the concept of sentient thought proving ones existence, it’s the physical form that is the only true indicator of actually being… Rather heady stuff for a game that, on the surface, appears to simply be a first person puzzler in the vein of the Portal series. The game opens with the robot, controlled by the player, awakening in an unfamiliar world that has ostensibly been created by a higher power who refers to himself as Elohim. Tasking his creation with exploring multiple worlds in order to obtain sigils (Which look a lot like Tetris pieces) that open up further realms to journey through, Elohim sends his mechanical child into the world, free to explore and tackle the wide variety of puzzles offered up at the player’s own pace. Each world contains a series of puzzles, usually closed off from the rest of the area and easily identifiable by a purple glow that shrouds the entrance; within these mini-areas you’ll initially discover devices called “Jammers”, which can be used to bypass blue barriers that impede your progress, as well as halt Guardians – Floating mechanical orbs that follow predetermined paths – in their tracks and deactivate automated sentry guns. Each area contains a sigil, whether it be green ones used to access more advanced worlds or yellow ones that, when a certain amount are collected, give the player new items such as reflectors which open up new puzzle mechanics.

Oct 8, 2015

While some graphical issues keep the PS4 version from matching its PC counterpart, The Talos Principle remains one of the most interesting, intelligent, and inspiring video games ever made. Absolutely essential gaming.

Oct 22, 2015

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Oct 6, 2015

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Nov 11, 2015

If you're in the market for a fulfilling, well-paced puzzler on the PS4, look no further than this one.

Oct 22, 2015

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Oct 7, 2015

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Oct 6, 2015

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