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A unique first-person puzzle game developed by the Croatian Croteam studio, the creators of the Serious Sam series. Our character wakes up in a world filled with ancient ruins and advanced technology, where he finds 120 puzzles prepared by a creator, employing various laws of physics and different mechanics. We travel across the game’s world nonlinearly, choosing our own path and completing the tasks presented to us, which consist of e.g.
The Talos Principle for PC, PS4 and etc. is a first-person puzzle game developed by Croteam studio which is known primarily for the shooter series Serious Sam.
The production allows the player to become a character whose mission is to solve over 120 puzzles prepared by the developer. The missions are very diverse and are based on different foundations. For instance, the player has to arrange Tetris-like tiles or use air blasts created by large windmills in order to move. In other missions he or she has to manage drones or set turrets. The gameplay is full of numerous dangers and traps, and the level of difficulty increases with each system, providing the players with an appropriate challenge. The Talos Principle for PC, PS4 and etc. is sold exclusively through digital distribution.
The game uses Serious Engine 4 technology. One of its improvements is the module using the method of scanning real locations and objects which are then reproduced in the game world. A similar solution was used in the Polish productions Get Even and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
Last Update: February 1, 2015
The Talos Principle Game Guide
The guide to The Talos Principle will help you easily complete the game. It will guide you through every level of the game and will help you in solving all puzzles. You won’t need to worry about any puzzles.
Videos and Screens
[1:20] The Talos Principle Deluxe Edition - trailer
[1:16] The Talos Principle launch trailer
GameTrailers: 9.2 / 10 by Ian Hinck
Games that are this thought provoking and enjoyable are rare. Rarer still are those that imbue this level of pride and honor upon completion.
Game Revolution: 4.5 / 5 by Jeb Haught
I didn't expect a video game to have deep philosophical questions that I pondered long after each session, and I appreciate how it adds the kind of depth seldom seen in games. It's also very cool to play a non-combat game that keeps me interested for hours at a time. The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition doesn't offer any new content to entice people who played the PC version, but I highly recommend it to everyone who hasn't.
Destructoid: 8 / 10 by Darren Nakamura
The Talos Principle has some important things to say, but more thoughtfully, it wants the player to have important things to say as well. Even those who do not bother to think about the philosophical topics can find a smart, sometimes frustratingly difficult puzzler here. It really shines for those open to both.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 2687 votes. 104 players anticipated the game.
The Talos Principle Summary
Game Series: The Talos Principle
Platforms:
PC / Windows December 11, 2014
Switch December 10, 2019
PlayStation 4 October 13, 2015
Xbox One August 31, 2018
Android OS May 28, 2015
Apple iOS October 13, 2017
Developer: Croteam
Publisher: Devolver Digital
The Talos Principle System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Dual Core 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce FX 8600/Radeon HD 3600 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows XP SP3
Recommended: Quad Core 3.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce 470 GTX/Radeon HD 5850 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit
PlayStation 4
Supports: PlayStation Network
Android OS
Requirements: Wymaga urządzenia with układem Nvidia K1 or X1, @ tym Nvidia Shield TV, Nvidia Shield Tablet, Google Nexus 9
The Talos Principle 2 Coming Later This Year
Croteam has officially announced The Talos Principle 2. The sequel to the excellent puzzle game will rake our brains later this year.
video games
Jan Kopacz
May 24, 2023
Serious Sam Devs Acquired by Devolver Digital
Croteam, the creators of the Serious Sam series, was bought by Devolver Digital. The plans are not only to further develop the popular shooter series, but also to release The Talos Principle 2.
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Bart Woldanski
October 21, 2020