Often enough puzzle games stop short of intriguing puzzles at the gameplay stage. Talos Principle takes the road less traveled. Your understanding of the world around you and the words you're exposed to are as much a riddle as the actual logical trials you'll need to overcome to progress further. Flow and timing in this game really allow it to shine, it's semi-non-linear nature allows for a slightly unique experience in the tasks and narrative you'll be introduced to. This is a puzzle game that will have your curiosity screaming throughout every facet that's been designed.

Your main focus will reside on the 78 trials stretched out through 4 worlds. These tend to be rather simple to figure out for any colored sigil other than red. On my first playthrough I accomplished the Solipsist achievement with only two or three puzzles giving me cause for grief. The trials are fun, and can be real headscratchers at certain points, but none of them offer a challenge that'll have you stumped for longer than twenty minutes. As measure I did not get the Extreme Persistence Detected Achievement.

However, the puzzle gameplay branches out touching the plotline as well. From the very beginning, little clues about the plot and the tangled web of individual storylines are dropped in immediately. This not only gives you the information to put all the pieces together, but if you're diligent the answers are attainable long before they become painted on the stone. Each question and interaction serves to try and provide a necessary skill to analyze the environment and decipher the meaning of it all.

In the end, it was too short though. Granted I still have the remaining stars to collect and other secret terminals to find but I wanted more. This critique isn't always a bad thing though, it simply meant that I wanted more whether that meant it was too short or if it was that enjoyable is a different discussion altogether.

Auxiliary concerns such as the music was well done, not my favorite thing about the game, it does add to the world at certain points, often though fading into the background. If graphics are important to you then this game will not thoroughly impress but it will not disappoint either. The scenery and backdrops are pretty to look at for a welcomed distraction to contemplate the many questions this thing offers.

With no major issues and a focus on the purpose of the game, this is a puzzle that you'll be welcome to experience.

Often enough puzzle games stop short of intriguing puzzles at the gameplay stage. Talos Principle takes the road less traveled. Your understanding of the world around you and the words you're exposed to are as much a riddle as the actual logical trials you'll need to overcome to progress further. Flow and timing in this game really allow it to shine, it's semi-non-linear nature allows for a slightly unique experience in the tasks and narrative you'll be introduced to. This is a puzzle game that will have your curiosity screaming throughout every facet that's been designed. Your main focus will reside on the 78 trials stretched out through 4 worlds. These tend to be rather simple to figure out for any colored sigil other than red. On my first playthrough I accomplished the Solipsist achievement with only two or three puzzles giving me cause for grief. The trials are fun, and can be real headscratchers at certain points, but none of them offer a challenge that'll have you stumped for longer than twenty minutes. As measure I did not get the Extreme Persistence Detected Achievement. However, the puzzle gameplay branches out touching the plotline as well. From the very beginning, little clues about the plot and the tangled web of individual storylines are dropped in immediately. This not only gives you the information to put all the pieces together, but if you're diligent the answers are attainable long before they become painted on the stone. Each question and interaction serves to try and provide a necessary skill to analyze the environment and decipher the meaning of it all. In the end, it was too short though. Granted I still have the remaining stars to collect and other secret terminals to find but I wanted more. This critique isn't always a bad thing though, it simply meant that I wanted more whether that meant it was too short or if it was that enjoyable is a different discussion altogether. Auxiliary concerns such as the music was well done, not my favorite thing about the game, it does add to the world at certain points, often though fading into the background. If graphics are important to you then this game will not thoroughly impress but it will not disappoint either. The scenery and backdrops are pretty to look at for a welcomed distraction to contemplate the many questions this thing offers. With no major issues and a focus on the purpose of the game, this is a puzzle that you'll be welcome to experience.