| Areajugones |
Ronald Goncalves |
9.5 / 10 |
11-02-2023 |
The Talos Principle 2 is a work that excels as a video game, excels as art, and excels as a reflection, thus becoming one of the best titles of the entire year. In addition to being a substantial improvement over its predecessor, Croteam has managed to materialize a beautiful production that stands out for its entertainment but, even more, transcends for its ability to make us revalue the beauty of humanity, life and existence. |
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| CGMagazine |
David Walters |
8.5 / 10 |
11-02-2023 |
The Talos Principle II gives you a philosophical deep dive into yourself while offering some challenging puzzles as well. A great entry in the series. |
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| Checkpoint Gaming |
Edie W-K |
9 / 10 |
11-02-2023 |
There wasn’t much to improve about the original, but Croteam has succeeded in creating an incredible sequel in The Talos Principle 2. The puzzles are better, the world is larger, and the narrative is even more thought-provoking. Top it off with a breathtaking environment and a moving soundtrack, and this just might be the puzzle game of the year. |
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| COGconnected |
Mark Steighner |
85 / 100 |
11-07-2023 |
The Talos Principle 2 builds on the foundation of the first excellent game. It has a rich, thoughtful narrative where the puzzles aren’t just moving laser beams, but trying to figure out what it means to be part of a society. Moving the laser beams is fun, too, and there are enough systems to make those puzzles accessible but challenging. The Talos Principle 2 gives players a lot to think about. |
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| Digital Spy |
Joe Draper |
5 / 5 stars |
11-02-2023 |
The Talos Principle 2 builds on the genius puzzle design of the first game in innovative ways that makes it another masterpiece in the genre. Even with a more story-driven focus, there’s nothing else quite like experiencing every mystery its sublime world has to offer. |
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| Digital Trends |
Giovanni Colantonio |
4 / 5 stars |
11-02-2023 |
The Talos Principle 2 excels at giving players a suite of brain-busting puzzles built around strong eureka moments, even if it can feel as long-winded as a philosophy professor with its wandering existential monologues. Only the most determined genre experts may see the end of its super-sized story, but those who brave its gauntlet of mysterious islands are sure to walk away with newfound confidence in their ability to accomplish the impossible. |
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| Eurogamer |
Ruth Cassidy |
Recommended |
11-02-2023 |
The Talos Principle 2 is an ambitious sequel that explores bold, if unambiguous territory in its philosophical robot puzzling. |
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| Expansive |
Laurie Jones |
9 / 10 |
11-05-2023 |
The Talos Principle 2 is a stunningly presented sequel, with glorious visuals, breathtaking soundtrack, and a semi-open world environment you’ll want to explore every inch of. Its puzzles gradually, smartly evolve with the game and its ideas stay interesting and fresh, but it’s the compelling conversations and thought-provoking dialogue that you’ll stay for, presenting intriguing scenarios and heart-wrenching moments. Some issues around performance and end-game puzzles aside, this is an important release for the genre, a successful sequel in every sense, and a must play whether you’re a fan of the genre or not. |
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| Game Rant |
Pam K. Ferdinand |
4.5 / 5 stars |
11-04-2023 |
There’s little doubt that gamers who liked The Talos Principle will enjoy its sequel. It offers much the same experience in a more cohesive package. The puzzles are more accessible to the layman while still presenting a satisfying challenge, and very few will have to be skipped, even for someone who doesn’t consider themselves a puzzle person. And while the philosophical meanderings can be a bit long-winded, most of them can thankfully be ignored. Overall, any complaints pale in comparison to the fully engaging adventure puzzle experience that Croteam is offering with The Talos Principle 2. |
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| Gamersky |
心灵奇兵 |
9 / 10 |
11-04-2023 |
If one day we were facing extinction and I had to choose something to save, I would definitely save The Talos Principle 2, because it’s really worth it. |
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| GameSkinny |
Alyssa Rochelle Payne |
9 / 10 |
11-02-2023 |
A brilliant puzzler that will leave you pondering more than its challenges. |
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| GameSpot |
Phil Hornshaw |
9 / 10 |
11-02-2023 |
Expanding and improving on the original in every way, The Talos Principle 2 is a brilliant puzzler that’s most compelling during conversations with its characters. |
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| GamesRadar+ |
Joe Donnelly |
4.5 / 5 stars |
11-02-2023 |
This sequel brings Croteam back to the top of that table, where it’s more than earned its place. |
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| GamingTrend |
Cassie Peterson |
90 / 100 |
11-02-2023 |
The Talos Principle 2 is a philosophical puzzle adventure game that’s also thought-provoking and has a deep narrative. It takes the foundation laid by the first game and expands on it in every way possible. |
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| God is a Geek |
Mick Fraser |
8 / 10 |
11-02-2023 |
Whether you played the original or not, The Talos Principle 2 is still a drop dead gorgeous, incredibly challenging puzzle game. |
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| Hardcore Gamer |
Jordan Helm |
4 / 5 stars |
11-02-2023 |
Though an occasional lack of polish and size for size’s sake approach doesn’t always prove beneficial, a brilliant assortment of puzzles nestled amidst a thought-provoking but compelling narrative still grants The Talos Principle II status as a sequel well worth the near-decade wait. |
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| IGN |
Will Borger |
8 / 10 |
11-02-2023 |
Despite crashes and some issues with its difficulty curve, The Talos Principle 2’s ability to explore both interesting puzzle design and deep philosophy simultaneously is incredibly impressive. |
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| IGN Italy |
Damaso Scibetta |
9.5 / 10 |
11-02-2023 |
A challenging and visually incredible experience, perfectly balancing complex puzzles and deep storytelling. A must for lovers of the genre. |
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| Impulsegamer |
Chris O’Connor |
4.8 / 5 stars |
11-03-2023 |
Solve physical puzzles while puzzling over your existence. |
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| Metro GameCentral |
Nick Gillett |
8 / 10 |
11-02-2023 |
A funny and supremely inventive story-driven puzzle game, with a plot based on Greek philosophy that’s delivered with the lightest of touches and a goofy sense of humour. |
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| New Game Network |
Ben Thomas |
86 / 100 |
11-02-2023 |
With thought-provoking philosophy and sharply varied puzzles, The Talos Principle 2 is a sublime sequel that seeks the knowledge of the gods but maintains its humanity. |
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| Niche Gamer |
Fingal Belmont |
10 / 10 |
11-06-2023 |
Compounded with its impeccable craftsmanship, The Talos Principle 2 puts AAA games to shame with its value. This is an enormous and long puzzle game that is lengthier than most RPGs and can easily breach the 50-hour range. All of this for a paltry $29.99. Engrossing, epic, and vast intelligently written video games apparently don’t have to cost $69.99. |
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| PC Gamer |
Dominic Tarason |
89 / 100 |
11-02-2023 |
Not just a great sequel, but a thoughtful and human narrative adventure wrapped in a satisfying and beautiful puzzle game. |
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| PC Invasion |
Alexa BeMent |
9 / 10 |
11-02-2023 |
Original and imaginative experience for a puzzle game that delivers on what it is. |
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| Press Start |
Adam Ryan |
9 / 10 |
11-05-2023 |
The Talos Principle II’s expertly designed puzzles are kept interesting and engaging throughout a lengthy thirty-hour runtime by the incremental introduction of consistently intriguing mechanics. Pairing well with pragmatic problem solving is a story that delves into ancient Greek philosophy and mythology that effectively asks unimaginably important questions that can’t possibly be answered. It’s common to find an experience that makes you feel, and equally common to find one that makes you think, but The Talos Principle II is a rare cross-section that allows you to do both simultaneously. |
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| Push Square |
Simon Fitzgerald |
9 / 10 |
11-06-2023 |
The Talos Principle 2 follows in its predecessor’s shoes by nailing down a brilliant philosophical puzzle sequel with new and improved mechanics. If the puzzle solving doesn’t get your brain ticking, then the in-depth philosophical discussions surely will. With exceptional puzzle design, glorious presentation, and thought-provoking conversations, Croteam has created a follow-up to be remembered for years to come. |
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| Rock, Paper, Shotgun |
Katharine Castle |
Recommended |
11-07-2023 |
Reprising its engrossing mix of chewy puzzles and deep philosophising about the nature of human experience, The Talos Principle 2 raises the bar yet again with its playful approach to problem-solving, and asks how we fit into the wider machinations of the world at large. |
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| Shacknews |
Larryn Bell |
9 / 10 |
11-02-2023 |
Navigating the philosophical labyrinth that is The Talos Principle 2 has been captivating, satisfying, and well worth the wait. |
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| TechRaptor |
Jason Rodriguez |
8.5 / 10 |
11-02-2023 |
The Talos Principle 2 has almost everything I could ever want out of a puzzle game. It builds upon the foundations of the original, and is a perfect callback to classics such as Portal and Myst. There’s a brave new world out there for you to explore, numerous sentient robots to meet, and countless puzzles that will make you wrack your brain. |
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| The Games Machine |
Francesco Alteri |
9 / 10 |
11-02-2023 |
The Talos Principle 2 is the perfect combination of puzzle game and RPG phases. A philosophical story that starts from the game but reaches out to touch the player and the history of the human being. The Talos Principle 2 is one of the most complete gaming experiences of this year. |
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| WayTooManyGames |
Kyle Nicol |
9 / 10 |
11-02-2023 |
The Talos Principle 2 is something of a rarity in the gaming space. An extremely high-quality puzzle game that has a deeper meaning within its story, and interactions that make you think in more ways than one. This is on top of its breathtaking visuals, courtesy of the brand new iteration of the Unreal Engine. I cannot recommend it enough to any fans of puzzle games. The Talos Principle 2 is an absolute must-play. |
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| Windows Central |
Cole Martin |
4.5 / 5 stars |
11-02-2023 |
The Talos Principle 2 may be approachable and forgiving without combat or fail states, but that doesn’t mean the puzzles are easy to run through. As the player makes their way through the gauntlet of challenges, the puzzles become increasingly more complex. From moving boxes to bending gravity, things can escalate quickly. |
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