PushSquare writes:
Ever wondered what it's like to be human? Ever wondered what makes us human and a toaster a machine? Ever wondered what makes us more than just biological goop wearing clothes? Neither have we, but The Talos Principle 2 is making us think about some of these philosophical questions with its excellent writing and complex conundrums, so we thought we'd make you ponder a few of our own.
VGChartz's Mark Nielsen: "The Talos Principle II is a gem among puzzle games and a worthy sequel to its predecessor, building onto what made the original special, but also standing on its own as one of the finest puzzle releases in many years - one that's not afraid to challenge the player through more than just its gameplay. To those with even a mild interest in puzzle titles, or a love of unique narratives, it’s well worth considering, and for those with a special affinity for mechanic-based puzzlers it’s quite simply a must-buy."
This game was my GOTY for 2023. The puzzles, the story, the soundtrack ... all top tier. It's a very special game.
It got great reviews (90 on Metacritic) but a lot of authors at gaming outlets who only have a casual interest in puzzle games managed to get away with having to play it.
VGChartz's Lee Mehr: "2023 was a stupid year for smart puzzle games. While 2022's final voting round presented more options, thus implying a wider net of favorite puzzle games from the community, I'd argue those didn't consistently reach the sheer quality seen in 2023. That's not to take away from those finalists' superlative achievements either; hell, making engaging brainteasers is hard enough on its own. But it really says something when even some choices that didn't make this list could still go on to be considered "classics" in due time. So, it says something impressive about the final four that did."
A philosophy-laden puzzler, The Talos Principle 2 is an exceptionally accessible example of the genre and essential for fans.
