The Talos Principle

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About

The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction. Made by Croteam and written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).

Game Details

Developer:Croteam
Release:December 11, 2014
Metacritic:85
Platforms:
PC
IndieActionSingleplayerDifficult

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