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''The Talos Principle'' received positive reviews from critics, with aggregate scores of 85.88% (8 reviews) on [[GameRankings]]<ref name="GameRankings 2014-12-11"/> and 86/100 (11 reviews) on [[Metacritic]].<ref name="Metacritic"/> [[IGN]] comments: "''The Talos Principle'' includes excellent puzzles and heady philosophy, but stumbles where the two intersect."<ref name="IGN 2014-12-09"/> [[PC Gamer]]: "An adept and satisfying puzzle game with a narrative that requires a bit of player investment to yield its biggest rewards."<ref name="PC Gamer 2014-12-09"/> [[Destructoid]]: "Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."<ref name="Destructoid 2014-12-08"/> [[Eurogamer]]: "''The Talos Principle'' is a game of challenges and conundrums and philosophical wonderings, filled with logic puzzles and cerebral mysteries."<ref name="Eurogamer 2014-12-09"/> [[VentureBeat]]: "You've got to be in the mood for Talos. It's demanding of your time and attention, especially if you're the type that wants to finish most things you start. And you've got to have a love affair with words. But if that describes you... this game can be magical."<ref name="VentureBeat 2014-12-08"/> [[Hardcore Gamer]]: "''The Talos Principle'' expects you to be smart and knows you've got the brain to figure it out, and the reward for it being right is the a sense of satisfaction at solving something properly tricky."<ref name="Hardcore Gamer 2014-12-08"/> [[The Escapist (magazine)|The Escapist]]: "''The Talos Principle'' is a game for people who love solving puzzles and discussing philosophy. Enjoy games like ''Portal'' but want a more serious game? This game is one to check out."<ref name="The Escapist 2014-12-10"/>
''The Talos Principle'' received positive reviews from critics, with aggregate scores of 87.44% (9 reviews) on [[GameRankings]]<ref name="GameRankings 2014-12-11"/> and 87/100 (13 reviews) on [[Metacritic]].<ref name="Metacritic"/> [[IGN]] comments: "''The Talos Principle'' includes excellent puzzles and heady philosophy, but stumbles where the two intersect."<ref name="IGN 2014-12-09"/> [[PC Gamer]]: "An adept and satisfying puzzle game with a narrative that requires a bit of player investment to yield its biggest rewards."<ref name="PC Gamer 2014-12-09"/> [[Destructoid]]: "Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."<ref name="Destructoid 2014-12-08"/> [[Eurogamer]]: "''The Talos Principle'' is a game of challenges and conundrums and philosophical wonderings, filled with logic puzzles and cerebral mysteries."<ref name="Eurogamer 2014-12-09"/> [[VentureBeat]]: "You've got to be in the mood for Talos. It's demanding of your time and attention, especially if you're the type that wants to finish most things you start. And you've got to have a love affair with words. But if that describes you... this game can be magical."<ref name="VentureBeat 2014-12-08"/> [[Hardcore Gamer]]: "''The Talos Principle'' expects you to be smart and knows you've got the brain to figure it out, and the reward for it being right is the a sense of satisfaction at solving something properly tricky."<ref name="Hardcore Gamer 2014-12-08"/> [[The Escapist (magazine)|The Escapist]]: "''The Talos Principle'' is a game for people who love solving puzzles and discussing philosophy. Enjoy games like ''Portal'' but want a more serious game? This game is one to check out."<ref name="The Escapist 2014-12-10"/>


Several [[Game programmer|video game programmers]] and [[Video game designer|designers]] have also commented on the game. [[Markus Persson]], creator of ''[[Minecraft]]'', wrote: "''The Talos Principle''. It's challenging and makes you think. And there are puzzles as well."<ref name="Markus Persson">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/notch/status/542788416518492160|title=Markus Persson on The Talos Principle|last=Persson|first=Markus|authorlink=Markus Persson|date=10 December 2014|publisher=[[Twitter]]|accessdate=11 December 2014}}</ref> Alexander Bruce, creator of puzzle game ''[[Antichamber]]'', commented: "Man. ''The Talos Principle'' was so excellent. My god. I loved it. Holy shit. Exceptional puzzle design and narrative structure."<ref name="Alexander Bruce">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Demruth/status/539824934524956673|title=Alexander Bruce on The Talos Principle|last=Bruce|first=Alexander|date=2 December 2014|publisher=[[Twitter]]|accessdate=11 December 2014}}</ref>
Several [[Game programmer|video game programmers]] and [[Video game designer|designers]] have also commented on the game. [[Markus Persson]], creator of ''[[Minecraft]]'', wrote: "''The Talos Principle''. It's challenging and makes you think. And there are puzzles as well."<ref name="Markus Persson">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/notch/status/542788416518492160|title=Markus Persson on The Talos Principle|last=Persson|first=Markus|authorlink=Markus Persson|date=10 December 2014|publisher=[[Twitter]]|accessdate=11 December 2014}}</ref> Alexander Bruce, creator of puzzle game ''[[Antichamber]]'', commented: "Man. ''The Talos Principle'' was so excellent. My god. I loved it. Holy shit. Exceptional puzzle design and narrative structure."<ref name="Alexander Bruce">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Demruth/status/539824934524956673|title=Alexander Bruce on The Talos Principle|last=Bruce|first=Alexander|date=2 December 2014|publisher=[[Twitter]]|accessdate=11 December 2014}}</ref>

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The Talos Principle
File:Talos Principle logo.jpg
Developer(s)Croteam
Publisher(s)Devolver Digital[1]
Writer(s)Tom Jubert, Jonas Kyratzes
EngineSerious engine[2]
Platform(s)Win, OS X, Linux, PS4, Android
ReleaseWin, OS X, Linux
December 11, 2014
PS4, Android
Q1 2015
Genre(s)Puzzle

The Talos Principle is a first person[3][4] puzzle video game with a philosophical storyline,[5][6][7] created by Croatian developer Croteam,[6][8] who is best known for their Serious Sam video game series.[8][5] It was simultaneously released on Linux, OS X and Windows on 11 December 2014,[6][9] and is slated for release on PlayStation 4 and Android platforms in Q1 of 2015.[9][6]

Gameplay

The Talos Principle is a narrative-based experience[2] that features more than 120 puzzles.[10][11] The game puts the player in the body of a robot with a seemingly human consciousness.[12] The player solves puzzles using various gadgets scattered around the environment,[1] including drones, turrets, and the "replication of time",[8] electromagnetic jammers, crystalline refractors, fans and computer terminals.[12] The environment interlocks greenery and stone of a ruined castle with futuristic technology.[4]

Development

The story was written by Tom Jubert (The Swapper, FTL) and Jonas Kyratzes.[6][13] The game underwent roughly 15,000 hours of playtesting at the hands of a bot.[11]

Marketing

The Talos Principle was shown in Sony's E3 2014 presentation,[8] after which Time featured the game as one of its "favorite hidden gems from 2014's show".[5] Before the game's release, Croteam published a free game demo for Linux, OS X and Windows on Steam, that featured four increasingly difficult complete puzzle levels as well as a benchmarking bot.[9][11][7][14] Croteam also released a free teaser minigame for The Talos Principle called Sigils of Elohim,[15][16] that offers sets of one puzzle type with tetrominoes that's found throughout The Talos Principle.[14][17][18] Croteam had also built a community around the game through a series of contests and giveaways.[19]

Reception

The Talos Principle received positive reviews from critics, with aggregate scores of 87.44% (9 reviews) on GameRankings[20] and 87/100 (13 reviews) on Metacritic.[21] IGN comments: "The Talos Principle includes excellent puzzles and heady philosophy, but stumbles where the two intersect."[24] PC Gamer: "An adept and satisfying puzzle game with a narrative that requires a bit of player investment to yield its biggest rewards."[25] Destructoid: "Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."[22] Eurogamer: "The Talos Principle is a game of challenges and conundrums and philosophical wonderings, filled with logic puzzles and cerebral mysteries."[23] VentureBeat: "You've got to be in the mood for Talos. It's demanding of your time and attention, especially if you're the type that wants to finish most things you start. And you've got to have a love affair with words. But if that describes you... this game can be magical."[26] Hardcore Gamer: "The Talos Principle expects you to be smart and knows you've got the brain to figure it out, and the reward for it being right is the a sense of satisfaction at solving something properly tricky."[28] The Escapist: "The Talos Principle is a game for people who love solving puzzles and discussing philosophy. Enjoy games like Portal but want a more serious game? This game is one to check out."[27]

Several video game programmers and designers have also commented on the game. Markus Persson, creator of Minecraft, wrote: "The Talos Principle. It's challenging and makes you think. And there are puzzles as well."[29] Alexander Bruce, creator of puzzle game Antichamber, commented: "Man. The Talos Principle was so excellent. My god. I loved it. Holy shit. Exceptional puzzle design and narrative structure."[30]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Nakamura, Darren (18 June 2014). "The Talos Principle explores philosophy and lasers". Destructoid. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  2. ^ a b Matulef, Jeffrey (8 July 2014). "Serious Sam dev Croteam details PS4 puzzler The Talos Principle". Eurogamer. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  3. ^ Mc Shea, Tom (11 June 2014). "E3 2014: The Talos Principle Is a Philosophical Puzzle Game That's as Smart as It Is Beautiful". GameSpot. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  4. ^ a b Kubba, Sinan (4 November 2014). "Philosophy, puzzles and Tetris in The Talos Principle next month". Joystiq. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  5. ^ a b c Newman, Jared; Peckham, Matt (16 June 2014). "E3 Hidden Gems: Our Sleeper Picks for 2014". Time. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  6. ^ a b c d e Mahardy, Mike (3 November 2014). "The Talos Principle Releases in December". IGN. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  7. ^ a b Campbell, Spencer (6 November 2014). "The Talos Principle's Public Test is Live and Free for Everyone". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  8. ^ a b c d Hillier, Brenna (3 November 2014). "Intriguing puzzler The Talos Principle gets a 2014 release date". VG247. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  9. ^ a b c Nunneley, Stephany (6 November 2014). "Tech demo for The Talos Principle is now available on Steam". VG247. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  10. ^ Allin, Jack (12 June 2014). "Croteam gets serious about philosophical first-person puzzler The Talos Principle". Adventure Gamers. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  11. ^ a b c Chalk, Andy (6 November 2014). "The Talos Principle public test release is free on Steam". PC Gamer. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  12. ^ a b Ladavac, Alen (4 November 2014). "The Talos Principle underwent 15,000 hours of playtesting — but not by humans (interview)" (Interview). Interviewed by Heather Newman. Retrieved 5 December 2014. {{cite interview}}: Unknown parameter |program= ignored (help)
  13. ^ Chalk, Andy (3 November 2014). "The Talos Principle nails down a release date". PC Gamer. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  14. ^ a b Schulenberg, Thomas (8 November 2014). "Test your machine's, brain's aptitude at The Talos Principle". Joystiq. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  15. ^ Matulef, Jeffrey (4 November 2014). "The Talos Principle gets a December release date on Steam". Eurogamer. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  16. ^ Futter, Mike (3 November 2014). "The Talos Principle Solves Philosophical Physics Puzzles In December". Game Informer. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  17. ^ Schulenberg, Thomas (19 October 2014). "Sigils of Elohim is The Talos Principle's free, puzzling prelude". Joystiq. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  18. ^ Chalk, Andy (13 October 2014). "The Talos Principle gets a free prequel called Sigils of Elohim". PC Gamer. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  19. ^ "First-Person Puzzle Game The Talos Principle Due For Release Today, Available For Pre-Loading". GamingOnLinux. 11 December 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  20. ^ a b "The Talos Principle for PC". GameRankings. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
  21. ^ a b "The Talos Principle for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
  22. ^ a b Nakamura, Darren (8 December 2014). "Review: The Talos Principle". Destructoid. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  23. ^ a b Harman, Stace (9 December 2014). "The Talos Principle review". Eurogamer. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  24. ^ a b Johnson, Leif (9 December 2014). "The Talos Principle Review". IGN. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  25. ^ a b Thursten, Chris (9 December 2014). "The Talos Principle review". PC Gamer. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  26. ^ a b Newman, Heather (8 December 2014). "The Talos Principle asks you to solve puzzles, ponder humanity (review)". VentureBeat. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  27. ^ a b Smith, Carly (10 December 2014). "The Talos Principle Is a Rewarding Puzzler Questioning Existence". The Escapist. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  28. ^ a b Cunningham, James (8 December 2014). "Review: The Talos Principle". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  29. ^ Persson, Markus (10 December 2014). "Markus Persson on The Talos Principle". Twitter. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  30. ^ Bruce, Alexander (2 December 2014). "Alexander Bruce on The Talos Principle". Twitter. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
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