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The Talos Principle

  • 14-12-2014 02:16PM
    #1
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,598 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Is anybody playing The Talos Principle?
    The Talos Principle is a philosophical first-person puzzle game from Croteam, the creators of the legendary Serious Sam series, written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything). .

    It popped up on steam today competely under then radar. Its a first person puzzler in the vein of Portal and Antichamber but with religious overtones and sci-fi elements not unlike I, Robot.

    I'm enjoying it quite a bit so far. Also there's a demo of sorts.


Comments

  • #2
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,780 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    It's getting fantastic reviews, but €36 is a bit rich a few weeks before Christmas.

    I've wishlisted it, so hopefully it'll drop a bit more in next week's sale. :)


  • #3
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,598 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    Supposedly it's quite large, but you're right, it's a lot to ask for what's usually a shorter type of game. There's the demo at least for now and the inevitable sale.


  • #4
    RogerWilco1982
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 125 ✭✭RogerWilco1982


    Looks very interesting alright.

    Gameplay footage here;



    Did anyone else think of The Elder Scrolls Universe when they saw "Talos"... :P


  • #5
    Jet Black
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,846 ✭✭✭Jet Black


    Played the demo and its very good. I like that you are left to figure out everything for yourself, there are no pop ups explaining how things work so its a real sense of exploration. Hopefully there will be a nice discount for Christmas sale and I can pick it up.


  • #6
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,598 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    Jet Black wrote: »
    Played the demo and its very good. I like that you are left to figure out everything for yourself, there are no pop ups explaining how things work so its a real sense of exploration. Hopefully there will be a nice discount for Christmas sale and I can pick it up.

    The game only launched this week with a 10% discount so it's unlikely we'll see a discount again until maybe the summer sale.


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  • #7
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,780 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    50% off at the moment (€19.99). Worth it?


  • #8
    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,019 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    Mr E wrote: »
    50% off at the moment (€19.99). Worth it?

    Yeah, its a really good game. One of the best I played in 2014.


  • #9
    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 26,848 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    Mr E wrote: »
    50% off at the moment (€19.99). Worth it?

    Definitely.


  • #10
    XVII
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭XVII


    It's awesome game, especially if you are into Portal. But 40 euro is too expensive for a game with only 3-4 environment themes, where all the missions take place, and no multiplayer.


  • #11
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,391 ✭✭✭corkie


    Now available for Android Nvidia Hardware (Nexus 9/ Shield) is "The Talos Principle" she the Nexus 9 Thread for more details!

    "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." ~ George Santayana
    "But that's balanced out by the fact that it's a mandate not to do very much." ~ Prof. Eoin O'Malley



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