The Talos Principle Public Test



A "Public Test" demo of this game went up on Steam last Friday and I must say, after playing through it I'm very keen on getting this game. If you enjoyed Portal 1/2 then I encourage to download the demo (roughly 1GB) and give it a go. It also has a benchmark mode which is unlocked after your first play-through. This consists of an AI solving the puzzles in the most efficient fashion. They designed this AI to test the puzzles (of which there are 120 in total in the full game) to check for any bugs or unsolvable situations.

What was really fun was discovering all the secrets - there are some stars to collect and a secret level if you manage to find them all. The secret level gives you an idea of some of the more advanced mechanics that will be used in the later levels. I also loved the setting and its interesting draw upon various mythologies.

Here's a bit about the game itself:
The Talos Principle is a philosophical first-person puzzle game from Croteam, the creators of the legendary Serious Sam games, written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).

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, disable turrets, 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.