Should I play The Talos Principle if I hate puzzle games and suck at them?

[Dan2004]

Hi guys, I have a question for you. Should I play The Talos Principle if I hate puzzle games? I always had hard times solving puzzles in games. And not specifically puzzle games, I mean even games like far cry or watch dogs and something like that. Its not that I dumb or something, I just cant get myself to think for a second. And its not always because I don't use my brain, its also because I forget things, didn't find them in the first place, missed important hints and etc. I've just finished Conarium, a horror puzzle game. If someone is familiar with the game or played it, what do you think? Should I play The Talos Principle? In Conarium I couldn't solve the puzzles on my own, I had to look on the internet for answers. And I want to give another chance to myself and prove that I can play games like this too, so what is your opinion? Should I play this game?

OH I didn't mention I tried playing the witness and it was like the most frustrating thing ever.

[MASTAN]

Then you should not play it. It's a pure puzzle game, so to speak.

Conarium is more like horror adventure with few puzzle elements.

[Dan2004]

Originally posted by MASTAN:

Then you should not play it. It's a pure puzzle game, so to speak.

Conarium is more like horror adventure with few puzzle elements.

Do you think the puzzles in Conarium are fair?

[MASTAN]

In Conarium I was stuck with the puzzle in sand ruins level, with rotating circles. Other than that had no problems.

[apple1417]

Remember that you can always refund a game if you've played it for less than 2h (and bought it less than 2 weeks ago), if you want to give it a try. Sure seems strange to come to a pure puzzle game if you claim to hate them though.

[Dan2004]

Originally posted by Dan2004:

Originally posted by MASTAN:

In Conarium I was stuck with the puzzle in sand ruins level, with rotating circles. Other than that had no problems.

yeah this and the basement door. Those were the only puzzles in the game that I had no idea what to do in order to solve them. I still dont get how I needed to know the basement door symbols

[MASTAN]

For basement door - calendar on the desk has three numbers.

Though I solved it another way than it was intended using those numbers.

[Eauxps I. Fourgott]

Talos Principle is very much a puzzle game - in terms of game mechanics, there's practically nothing else. Not experienced with the games you've mentioned so I'm not sure how they compare, but there's a solid chance that this game is not for you.

[IIIIDANNYIIII]

Some of the later puzzles can get really challenging, so if you absolutely hate puzzles then maybe no. However, I've seen people who usually don't like puzzle games enjoy Talos, especially because of the narrative.

[SeansShow]

I'd recommend it, IF you want to prove to yourself that you can complete games like this it's as good as any on Steam.

Witness is a hard one to attempt, it throws so many mechanics and rules at you and sometimes even finding where you're supposed to be going is a puzzle in itself so I get the comments in regards to that. I get why its setup like that, wouldnt be the same game or have the same atmosphere if it held your hand or explained anything.

This introduces mechanics fairly gradually throughout the game, loads of times I've watched and listened to people getting put off by it initially because they dont spend long enough in it, they think all the puzzles are simple line of sight but as the game progresses it expands into introducing a large array of mechanics, recording yourself and using you're recording to complete puzzles becomes a thing ala echoshift or Rachet and Clank a Crack in time or the Portal mod with a similar mechanic. As an example you might record yourself picking up a block and walking from a to b then jumping with it, then come out of the recording jump onto the block and be carried by your recording to a previously inaccessible ledge. Theres hostile orbs which patrol some maps and a variety of other mechanics. Base game I didnt find too difficult as someone that enjoys this type of game and has played and completed most but after a long break from it the Gewhenna DLC fealt really hard to get back into the swing of, which is good, because many people wanted harder puzzles.

If you want truely headspinning then Infinifactory and most of Zachtronics games are worth it.

If you want entry level satisfying puzzles with humour, co-op and a satisfying singleplayer Portal 2 is still one of the best. One of the best in terms of value for money as well. Both games in the series are classics, great workshops for both and the co-op in Portal 2 is brilliant.