The Talos Principle: Road To Gehenna Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-10-09
Review summary
  • Puzzles Are More Challenging
  • Excellent DLC With Great Value
  • High-Quality Puzzle Design
  • Star Collection Overly Difficult
  • Story Weaker and Less Engaging
  • Disappointing and Rushed Ending
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Categories

Puzzle SolvingFirst-Person PerspectivePhilosophical ExplorationSingle-player StoryEnvironmental StorytellingInteractive FictionExploration

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Sample precision
Helpful reviews
95%
Unhelpful reviews
5%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
435
Negative points
186
Gameplay points
387
Perf. points
6
Rec. points
108
Misc points
165
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Puzzles Are More Challenging
Description
A dominant theme is that puzzles are significantly harder than the base game, often with no easy ones. They are designed for players who have completed the original and offer a steep difficulty curve.
Importance
99%
Excellent DLC With Great Value
Description
The DLC is consistently praised as fantastic, high-quality, and well worth its price. It delivers substantial content and is considered a brilliant addition to the original game.
Importance
51%
High-Quality Puzzle Design
Description
Many reviewers highlight the puzzles as excellent, well-made, and thoughtfully designed. They are fun, interesting, and stimulate the mind.
Importance
32%
Compelling Story and Epilogue
Description
The story is well-written, interesting, and serves as a worthy epilogue that complements the main game's true ending very well.
Importance
29%
Creative and Original Puzzles
Description
New puzzles are creative, original, and feel fresh rather than rehashed. They incorporate familiar elements while offering new challenges.
Importance
19%
Includes Easter Eggs and Secrets
Description
The DLC features many hidden easter eggs and secrets from the developers scattered throughout. These add an extra layer of exploration and fun.
Importance
13%
Interactive Terminal Discussions
Description
The DLC includes interactive terminals with a forum board created by Gehenna inhabitants, allowing discussions and character interactions. This adds a unique narrative and world-building element.
Importance
9%