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The Talos Principle: Gold Edition

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The Talos Principle: Gold Edition
Description
As if awakening from a deep sleep, you find yourself in a strange, contradictory world of ancient ruins and advanced technology. Tasked by your creator with solving a series of increasingly complex puzzles, you must decide whether to have faith or to ask the difficult questions: Who are you? Wha...
Critics reviews
89 %
Recommend
IGN
8.3/10
PC Gamer
84/100
Game Informer
9/10
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( 325 Reviews )

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Product details
2014, Croteam, ESRB Rating: Teen...
System requirements
Windows 7, Dual-core 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX...
Time to beat
15.5 hMain
21 h Main + Sides
29 h Completionist
21 h All Styles
Description


As if awakening from a deep sleep, you find yourself in a strange, contradictory world of ancient ruins and advanced technology. Tasked by your creator with solving a series of increasingly complex puzzles, you must decide whether to have faith or to ask the difficult questions: Who are you? What is your purpose? And what are you going to do about it?

Features:

  • Overcome more than 120 immersive puzzles in a stunning world.
  • Divert drones, manipulate laser beams and even replicate time to prove your worth - or to find a way out.
  • Explore a story about humanity, technology and civilization. Uncover clues, devise theories, and make up your own mind.
  • Choose your own path through the game's non-linear world, solving puzzles your way.
  • But remember: choices have consequences and somebody's always watching you.


Prototype DLC includes:
  • Prototype Levels - Includes more than 100 puzzles from early prototype development stage and 1 exclusive level from early beta version, not present in the final game.
  • Elohim Voice - US version - Elohim voice narrated by Serious Sam narrator Bill Jurney.
  • Elohim Voice - Writer's prototype - Elohim voice narrated by The Talos Principle's writer Jonas Kyratzes.


The Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna follows the narrative of Uriel, Elohim's messenger, as he explores a strange, hidden part of the simulation on a mission of mercy and redemption in an attempt to free the souls of the damned at all costs.
This substantial expansion consists of four episodes that take experienced players through some of the most advanced and challenging puzzles yet. The Talos Principle writers Tom Jubert and Jonas Kyratzes have returned to pen the expansion and show players an entirely different side of Elohim's world through a journey to Gehenna filled with new characters and a new society with its own history and philosophy.

The new Serious DLC replaces the godlike voice of Elohim with completely NEW, rewritten and humorous Serious Sam script.
Serious Sam voice has been recorded by longtime Serious Sam voice actor John J. Dick.
It also includes a new Serious Sam player model for use in The Talos Principle.

The Talos Principle - Bonus Content includes:

Documentary Video* - Making-Of The Talos Principle video featuring behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive developer interviews with Croteam members. This documentary takes a look at how the game was made.


Digital Terminal Booklet** - The digital terminal booklet contains over 100 pages of text found in game terminals.


Box Art** - Includes DVD label and DVD sleeve (front and back), so you can create your own retail The Talos Principle DVD box.


Wallpapers - Eight exclusive hi-res (1920x1080) images as wallpapers.


Posters, Stickers and Postcards - Three posters used at E3 2014 show, one sticker art for printing Talos related stickers on sticker paper and two postcards (two front and one back) used at Gamescom 2014 show.

Banners - Two roll-up banners used at Pax Prime 2014 show.

* This item is only available in Croatian audio with English sub-titles
** English version only

The Talos Principle - Soundtrack is the official soundtrack which includes a collection of 25 amazing tracks from the game, plus 2 bonus tracks, composed and now also specially remixed by Serious Sam's composer Damjan Mravunac.

TRACK LIST:
01. Welcome To Heaven (2:21)
02. When In Rome (2:27)
03. Trials (3:48)
04. The Sigils Of Our Name (2:32)
05. Temple Of My Father (2:48)
06. Made Of Words (4:45)
07. Sanctuary (1:54)
08. A Land Of Great Beauty (3:18)
09. A Land Of Ruins (2:42)
10. Before Was Only Chaos (2:16)
11. All Else Is Decay (2:53)
12. The Worlds Of My Garden Are Many (2:49)
13. The Temple Of The Sands (2:00)
14. The Guardians (2:20)
15. The Dance Of Eternity (1:24)
16. Your Wisdom Grows (2:09)
17. Blessed And Beloved (1:49)
18. A Land Of Tombs (2:16)
19. To Seek Salvation (2:21)
20. Do With It As You Will (2:09)
21. Virgo Serena (1:31)
22. The Forbidden Tower (3:44)
23. Out There (2:49)
24. Heavenly Clouds (2:40)
25. False God (3:57)

BONUS TRACKS:
26. Extra Bonus - Blessed Messenger (0:58)
27. Extra Bonus - The End Of The Process (Finale) (3:29)

© 2014-2019 Croteam. All rights reserved.

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Provided language support refers to the base game. Prototype DLC features only English audio. Road to Ghenna DLC features English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian audio.

Provided language support refers to the base game. Prototype DLC features only English audio. Road to Ghenna DLC features English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian audio.

Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
15.5 hMain
21 h Main + Sides
29 h Completionist
21 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
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Size:
6.5 GB
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Teen (Mild Violence, Mild Sexual Themes, Mild Language)

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Posted on: October 7, 2020

Fr33styler

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Games: Reviews: 3

Just wow

The story is brilliant like wow, whoever hasn't played through this really missed out big time, I can't believe I was about to miss such a masterpiece if not for the game coming on gog....


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Posted on: October 28, 2020

Prah

Games: 1210 Reviews: 97

Great first-person puzzle game!

The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game much like the Portal games but at the same time not. The only thing the game has in common is two things: first person perspective and puzzle-solving. The graphical design and gameplay of the game is great, it's the CroEngine which we all know and love from Serious Sam but here put in a different context which definitely works out. Sure, it's a bit clunky but I think that adds to it. You are a robot after all. The worlds look great too, although maybe somewhat repetetive and not too much variation in things. However the environment is not really the focus of the game so it can be excused. The puzzles are everything from easy to frustratingly hard, but I don't think anything is unsolveable. As you progress in the game, you also unlock various new tools that helps you solve puzzles along the way through the different worlds. I think that's a nice touch and there is quite the variation among the puzzles, nothing feels the same. The story... while there might not be much story that happens directly there is a backstory that you explore and get to know more about the further in the game you get. You also hear voices and talk with someone on the terminals, everything hidden in mysteries and for you to find out. Something to keep in mind is that there are multiple endings including some hidden easter eggs :) I recommend this to all puzzle fans out there, especially if you want something similiar to Portal (but yet not!). It's a quite long game but since it's divided into various worlds and levels, it feels like you're making progress every time you play. DLC not included in the review.


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Posted on: November 20, 2020

P-E-S

Verified owner

Games: 1983 Reviews: 41

Fun puzzle game

Although some of the recorded double mechanics I found a bit frustrating due to the whole timing bit, overall I had a good time with this one. As is typical, I found myself overthinking some solutions, smacking my forehead when I realized a much simpler fix was in order. I couldn't be bothered to collect all stars though. I'm not quite that masochistic. ;) Anyway, the pleasant environments and soothing soundtrack also helped a lot in my enjoyment of Talos. The story is decent, but it's really the puzzles I came for, and the game quite succeeded here. On that note, I actually thought the writing in the Road to Gehenna expansion was actually better and more fun with these AI constructs trying to make sense of what the human world was like through the imperfect knowledge they had of it.


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Posted on: June 13, 2021

Kabelera123

Games: 308 Reviews: 7

The best Puzzle game.

The best Puzzle game i ever played . If you finish this game only by yourself, you're really good puzzle solver 


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Posted on: February 19, 2023

Megabyte

Games: 565 Reviews: 112

One of the best of it's kind.

While like any puzzle based game, The Talos Principle can be occasionally infuriating, it is overall an amazing title. If you are one of the many people who loved their time playing the Portal games, I do not know how you missed this title. It is not nearly as light hearted (and in fact there are times this game can be downright depressing), but it is absolutely masterfully made and a worthy game to stand with Valve’s masterpieces. If you enjoy puzzle gaming, you need to get your hands on this title. It is one of the best of this genre and well worth your time to play thought. If you are looking for any kind of action adventure, however, this game is simply not for you.


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