Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.
At $39.99. It has been as low as $9.99.
- Graphics: 97 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story and characters: 90 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 41 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Crashes: 20 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 15 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 1k player reviews · updated 2 days ago
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The original TTP, on the other hand, still runs like a charm and while this version undoubtedly looks a lot better, thanks to crisper textures and features like ray-tracing, TTP has never been a game where I cared about looks, but about the puzzles.
Personally I think if you like the game and are interested in the story the additional DLC adds some perspective with ELOHIM and Drennan that shows them in a light that I found very interesting and added to their characters without harming the established characters.
The original Talos Principle still holds up very well to this day, both graphically and in gameplay.
The soundtrack of The Talos Principle has always been incredible, and a new delightful alternative version of "Virgo Serena" (that menu music I love so much) graces our ears in the final temple hub.
I remember getting stunned as I listened to that powerful ominous menu music for the first time, I knew instantly The Talos Principle would be special.
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Currently $39.99. The lowest we've tracked is $9.99.
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