The Talos Principle: Reawakened

The Talos Principle: Reawakened

April 10, 2025

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Step back into a world of thought-provoking puzzles, philosophical intrigue, and breathtaking visuals with The Talos Principle: Reawakened. This definitive edition revisits the groundbreaking narrative of The Talos Principle, immersing players in an expanded and remastered journey through the world of the Simulation. The Talos Principle: Reawakened introduces new content, …

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Bartosz Michalik ZdobywcyGier.eu Apr 2025
95.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

96.0

"The Talos Principle is one of those games that I love to return from time to time. The moment I put my hands on Reawakened, I felt like I was in seventh heaven. This is the best and most complete …"

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Carlos França Junior GameBlast Apr 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

90.0

"The Talos Principle: Reawakened did what was needed to be a perfect revitalization. It kept its challenges unchanged, which were already very good, and greatly improved its visuals. The inclusion of the expansions in the remake, with the possibility of …"

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Charlene Sarmiento Game8 Apr 2025
92.0 /100

"The Talos Principle: Reawakened serves as the definitive edition of the original game, elevating an already good game into greater heights. With a new chapter to explore, enhanced graphics, as well as anti-frustration puzzle measures, Reawakened is a good place …"

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Charlie Kelly Checkpoint Gaming Apr 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

92.0

"The Talos Principle: Reawakened is an already incredible game made more amazing thanks to meaningful quality of life additions, stellar graphical remastering and insightful new content in the new campaign and developer commentaries. It&s;s beautiful, tranquil and pensive. Filled with …"

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Colin Buchanan Noisy Pixel Apr 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

84.0

"The Talos Principle: Reawakened breathes new life into Croteam’s philosophical puzzler with thoughtful quality-of-life upgrades, stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, and a demanding new expansion. While not all enhancements feel essential and motion sickness concerns persist, it remains …"

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Cory Clark Hey Poor Player Apr 2025
80.0 /100

"The itch for logic and working out solutions rarely strikes truer than 3D puzzle games, and The Talos Principle: Reawakened is the perfect place to start with the series. The eureka moments still hit just like they did, and the …"

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David Carcasole Wccftech Apr 2025
83.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

70.0

"The Talos Principle and its expansion Road to Gehenna are undeniably two of the best puzzle game experiences available in video games. That unfortunately only makes the difficulty jump in the new In the Beginning expansion more frustrating, but it …"

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David Walters CGMagazine Apr 2025
95.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

91.0

"The Talos Principle: Reawakened brings the past into the present with stunning detail and brand-new content to whet your puzzle-solving appetite."

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Eliot Lefebvre Gamer Escape Apr 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"The Talos Principle: Reawakened is a great chance for people like me who skipped out on the original to get a look at the game for the first time, and for fans of the original to have a good reason …"

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Farzeen K H Gameffine Apr 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

91.0

"The Talos Principle: Reawakened is everything I wanted in a remake. It respects the original while making smart improvements that enhance the experience. The puzzles are just as engaging, the story remains as thought-provoking as ever, and the graphical upgrades …"

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Genghis Husameddin DayOne Apr 2025
87.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

78.0

"The Talos Principle: Reawakened is a fantastic remaster of an already great game. The other two campaigns, “Road to Gehenna” and the new “In the Beginning”, offer additional puzzles that will really wrack your brain on top of being able …"

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Jakub Pokorný SECTOR.sk Apr 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

75.0

"The popular puzzle game has been given a makeover and has received an extra feature, and is once again competing for players&s; favour. The puzzles are still fun, and they now look better than ever."

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James Fraser-Smith MKAU Gaming Apr 2025
95.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"The Talos Principle: Reawakened is more than just a visual upgrade, it’s a loving reimagining of a game that dared to ask big questions. It’s a remaster that respects the original while offering meaningful enhancements across the board. Whether you’re …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"The Talos Principle: Reawakened is a fantastic facelift, with just enough additions, but with impact. Perhaps gamers who own the original won&s;t feel the need to jump for it, but if you&s;re a big fan or have never played it, …"

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Ken McKown ZTGD Apr 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"I had a blast revisiting this game and it is just as memorable as it was back in 2014. This is a must-play for those that enjoy these types of puzzle games. It really carves out its own niche and …"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Apr 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

68.0

"The amount of new gameplay elements and improvements featured in The Talos Principle: Reawakened are just enough to warrant its existence as a fully-priced, full-fledged remake. Beautiful graphics, a brand new expansion, and a scenario editor to pretty much ensure …"

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Lucas de Azevedo Soares Pizza Fria Apr 2025
89.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

91.0

"The Talos Principle: Reawakened isn&s;t just a pretty remaster. It&s;s the definitive edition of one of the most mind-bending games ever, provoking philosophical reflections and delivering a challenging yet rewarding gameplay experience."

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Lucas Moura Hu3br Apr 2025
95.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

95.0

"“The Talos Principle: Reawakened” is what remasters should strive for. Improving the visuals, while maintaining some of the quirks and uniqueness of the original game. Alongside with great developer commentary and a great new episode, it showcases how impactful it …"

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Lyle Pendle Loot Level Chill Apr 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"The Talos Principle Reawakened is a spectacular puzzle game, and this remake adds a bunch of content, new features and gorgeous visuals."

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer Apr 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"The new version adds some quality-of-life features, new content, and an editor in concert with beautifully updated graphics. Enough time has passed to firmly assert that The Talos Principal is a genre classic, and The Talos Principal: Reawakened is simply …"

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Matt Kowalski Niche Gamer Apr 2025
95.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

86.0

"As someone who is coming into the franchise a decade after its original release, I definitely feel like I missed out on something so beautiful. Between the complex puzzles, soothing soundtrack, and multiple endings, you can spend hours on the …"

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Nat Collazo The Nerd Stash Apr 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"The Talos Principle: Reawakened is a thoughtful fusion of striking visuals and unique puzzles that, despite some minor discomfort and repetition, still delivers a memorable journey driven by curiosity and discovery."

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Pietro Iacullo The Games Machine Apr 2025
88.0 /100

Graphics

93.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

87.0

"The Talos Principle: Reawakened remind us of a first, more essential The Talos Principle chapter, with no megastructures and multiple choices dialogues. And it works perfectly in reminding us that is the act of play that defines humanity"

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Apr 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"If you&s;ve never played Croteam&s;s puzzle game, The Talos Principle: Reawakened offers the perfect excuse to dive into this captivating journey for knowledge. Even 11 years after its original release, the adventure of our android protagonist retains all its charm, …"

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Stefano Castelli IGN Italy Apr 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"A succesful "remaster" operazion of one of the best puzzle games of the last decade, now with enhanced graphics, added content and a level editor."

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Victor Vitório GameBlast Apr 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"With a completely revamped look, design improvements, gameplay features, and an entirely new chapter in the story, The Talos Principle: Reawakened is a robust and well-made return to a ten-year-old game that was already notable for its mix of good …"

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