The Talos Principle has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on December 11, 2014 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 85, players on RAWG rate the game 83%.
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What critics praise
„The Talos Principle is a piece of art that manages to entertain while it challenges you to think introspectively about the world and your place in it.“
„Getting to the truth may not be an easy task, and involves sifting through a good amount of Philosophy 101 ramblings on the nature of sentience with heavy religious overtones thrown in for good measure, but extracting a…“
The Talos Principle has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5).
When was The Talos Principle released?
The Talos Principle was released on December 11, 2014.
What platforms is The Talos Principle available on?
The Talos Principle is available for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch.
How long does it take to beat The Talos Principle?
Players on RAWG spend on average 5 hours playing The Talos Principle.
Is The Talos Principle worth playing?
Yes. With an average rating of 85%, The Talos Principle is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.
What games are similar to The Talos Principle?
Games similar to The Talos Principle are for example Temtem, Pepper Grinder, Indika, Princess Peach: Showtime! and Penny’s Big Breakaway.
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Best rating
9/10
Game Informer
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4/5
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Ranking
#11
of 576 games released in 2014
better than 98 % of games
#1
of 8 games released in 2014 on Nintendo Switch
better than 100 % of games
Getting to the truth may not be an easy task, and involves sifting through a good amount of Philosophy 101 ramblings on the nature of sentience with heavy religious overtones thrown in for good measure, but extracting a solution from every puzzle and challenge along the way is fantastically satisfying. The large, beautiful worlds of The Talos Principle are filled with lovely ruins and pretty weather...
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The Talos Principle has only been beaten 2 times and is better than most games compared. Our recommendation - the game is worth playing.
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