The Talos Principle 2 - Road to Elysium Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-10-07
Review summary
  • Isle of the Blessed best DLC
  • Great puzzle variety and creativity
  • Three substantial campaigns in one
  • Stable crash-free optimisation praised
  • Laser puzzles are overused
  • DLC difficulty is uneven
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Categories

Puzzle SolvingFirst-Person PerspectiveEnvironmental PuzzleLaser-based Puzzle MechanicsStory-driven GameplayNarrative AdventurePhilosophical Exploration

Emotions

Archetypes

Sample precision
Helpful reviews
93%
Unhelpful reviews
7%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
576
Negative points
330
Gameplay points
505
Perf. points
11
Rec. points
125
Misc points
251
Point
Isle of the Blessed best DLC
Description
Isle of the Blessed is often considered the best of the three DLC campaigns, praised for its beautiful tropical environment, varied puzzles, and rich visuals. It feels like a true sequel or expansion to the base game.
Importance
50%
Great puzzle variety and creativity
Description
The DLC features a large number of new, clever, and well-thought-out puzzles with varying difficulty. Players appreciate the creativity and the fresh mechanics introduced.
Importance
46%
Orpheus Ascending laser mechanics
Description
Orpheus Ascending focuses on advanced laser mechanics, introducing creative twists and challenging but rewarding puzzles. It serves as both a tutorial and a deep dive into laser theory.
Importance
38%
Substantial content and playtime
Description
The DLC offers a long playtime, with around 16-20 hours of content, adding roughly 40% more gameplay to the base game. It includes 60-75 new puzzles, making it a substantial expansion.
Importance
35%
Improvement over base game
Description
The DLC is seen as an improvement over the base game, fixing some core issues and outdoing it in every way. It expands on the base game's puzzles and mechanics.
Importance
25%
Three campaigns in one DLC
Description
The DLC is structured as three separate campaigns that continue the story from the main game. Each campaign offers a distinct experience and advances the plot.
Importance
22%
Into the Abyss some unfair puzzles
Description
While most puzzles in Into the Abyss are fair, a few border on being frustrating and unfair. However, this is less than expected, and the overall quality remains high.
Importance
17%
Fun and enjoyable puzzles
Description
The puzzles across the DLC are very fun and enjoyable, with some great surprises. They are part fun and part challenging, appealing to a wide range of players.
Importance
16%
Into the Abyss dark tone
Description
Into the Abyss stands out with its darker tone, emotionally strong narrative, and captivating visuals and music. The serious atmosphere enhances the challenging puzzle experience.
Importance
11%
Great atmosphere and music
Description
The DLC features excellent music and atmospheric environments that perfectly convey the mood of each campaign. The exclusive soundtrack and visuals are highly praised.
Importance
11%
Orpheus Ascending pleasant difficulty
Description
Orpheus Ascending offers quick and pleasant low-to-medium difficulty puzzles, with some elegant solutions. It leaves a positive impression and is a good refresher on laser mechanics.
Importance
11%
DLC 2 solid and enjoyable
Description
The second part of the DLC, Isle of the Blessed, is very good and enjoyable to play. It is considered a solid addition to the game.
Importance
10%