The Talos Principle 2

The first Talos Principle was charming puzzle game with little nuggets of philosophy that surprised you but it didn't take itself too seriously. Puzzle games can seem lonely and existential and Talos leaned into it, but gently. It felt moderate and smart. I would put it amongst The Witness and Portal. This sequel, unfortunately, is shoving this philosophy down your throat at all times. It's over-earnest to the point of being cheesy. The voice acting is too much. The game is too aware of trying to seem deep or funny, that it comes across as neither. Moments that could be genuinely beautiful are ruined by self-indulgence and I find myself running through the puzzles as quickly as possible just to get the thing over with. The puzzles [i]are[/i] great, but sometimes less is more.

The Talos Principle 2 is a masterpiece. It improves on everything that the first game did, which is impressive because I loved that one too. (Ok, star puzzles are better on the first one, but everything else is better in this one). This game will give you a lot to think about. Not just because of the puzzles, which are really fun and range from very easy to very hard (if you play the dlcs), but also because of the story and philosophy. When I played TTP1 I thought "this game is actually on par with the Portal games". Now that I've 100% this one, I'm convinced that The Talos Principle is superior to Portal. Again, it is a masterpiece. Among the best games I've ever played. (And I certainly wished my friends played it too cause I need to talk to people about this game XD)

Talos Principle 1 was a good collection of puzzles with some comedic attempts at philosophy that would play while you were solving a puzzle. Unfortunately the success of that game has been interpreted as a desire for hours and hours of unskippable voice-acted drivel with nothing else to do while it plays

I love humanity again. The Talos Principle 2 is broader and deeper than the previous game. Croteam has surpassed itself by increasing both the quantity and quality of puzzles, filling them with a huge number of new mechanics. However, due to the large number of mechanics, the puzzles have become less difficult. Although there are still plenty of brain teasers. With 120 puzzles throughout the game, there is something for everyone! Philosophical questions, reflections, and debates have not only been preserved but also expanded. The game has begun to ask all sorts of questions more openly, still leaving room for your own reflections. In the end, the game does not give you the “right” answer and doesn't teach you about life, although the authors' opinion is evident (which, incidentally, I agree with). The increased budget also allowed the developers to add a full storyline and a large, no, HUGE number of notes and audio logs, which the previous game sorely lacked. Not to menti...

The Talos Principle 2 - fun puzzles but with SO MUCH TALKING with dialog that was written by 20-year-olds who read an intro to philosophy and have Very Deep Thoughts.

Very little charm compared to the original talos principle. Something about the visuals, music and sound design are off. Story is very lackluster and has annoyingly terrible voice acting.

This game is exactly what I want from a sequel. I was skeptical, at first, as the first game stands on its own so well and never struck me as something that needed any followup and I half expected it to be just a rehash of what the first game had to offer with a shinier coat of paint. I thoroughly enjoyed it on my first playthrough, and then immediately went back to earn the achievements I had missed the first time. It builds very well on the foundation of the first game while still being very unique on its own, and I feel it caters to newcomers and fans of the original alike. The new puzzle mechanics blend so well with the old ones, and the new characters are vibrant and delightful. The expedition team felt especially developed and real, and I quite enjoyed all of the voice acting. My biggest critique is really simple: I did not like the sound of the Driller while carrying it and spent as little time with it in my hand as possible, lol. One word of caution: I am not at all prone ...

Without a doubt one of the greatest pieces of art I've ever experienced. From the neuron-straining puzzles to the worldview-shaking philosophy, every moment of this game was an experience to be anticipated and savored. I enjoyed the original quite a lot and felt engaged both logically and contemplatively by it, but the difference in scope between the 1st and 2nd Talos Principles is like jumping from Portal 1 to Portal 2. All of the characters and the depth of each individual perspective on the evolutionary legacy of humanity were superb every step of the way. And the last few rounds of puzzles really put my focus to the test without ever becoming actually irritating. I can't recommend this game enough to every facet of humanity so we can all be motivated to strive just a little bit further in the right direction. The soundtrack and environments were also very enjoyable and added a great deal of atmosphere to the experience, and I occasionally found myself just wandering for the sak...

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One of the rare sequels that improves upon the original. Good story. Interesting setting. Fun new mechanics. I don't really understand what happened at the end. Only criticism would be the final puzzle, you had to move between two areas. Fairly irritating to have to move back and forth that much. Not the best finish, I guess.