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The Talos Principle is a first-person puzzle game. It has a storyline of philosophical science fiction.

The Talos Principle is a philosophical first-person puzzle game from Croteam, the creators of the "Serious Sam" series, written by Tom Jubert (FTL, The Swapper) and Jonas Kyratzes (The Sea Will Claim Everything).

References: Croteam Website

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Where are all the stars located?

In The Talos Principle, there are stars hidden around the levels. The game tells you when you're missing stars, but it doesn't give you any indication of where in the level to find them. So, where in each level are the stars? I'm more interested…
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What is the purpose of paint baskets in The Talos Principle?

Have finished this amazing game, but didn't ever understood, what paint baskets were for? Was meeting them in various worlds with no direct purpose...
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"No messenger will aid you until you have discovered their resting place"

Sometimes at the beginning of a puzzle, there is a white-board I can click on. When I click on it, my character leaves a message asking for help. The reply is always the same: No messenger will aid you until you have discovered their resting…
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Why there is a key at B2 of The Talos Principle?

There is a key at the puzzle "Man on the Moon" of world B2 of The Talos Principle. You can "use" it and it disappears immediately. What does this key open?
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Is there a reward if I find all stars in The Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna?

Same as before with the original game: is there a reward if I find all of them? Does it make a difference?
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Is it possible to see all three endings in one playthrough?

The Talos Principle has three different endings depending on whether you complete all of the main puzzles, finish tower level 5, or collect all the grey sigils and finish tower level 6 If I do one of these endings, is it possible for me to…
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How to get the star in A1?

While there's a YouTube video showing how to get the star when you've started a new game, I don't know how to get the star afterwards. The video shows a hidden switch which I flipped as well, but then there's a barrier which required a jammer to…
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Are the stars in map A obtainable during your first time in the map?

I'm in Map A on my first time through. I've encountered a couple of stars that are behind a force field that's controlled by a red connector, however there are no red power sources in that puzzle. Does this mean I have to come back later, after…
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What does the diamond Minecraft sword do?

I found a diamond Minecraft sword hidden in the back of the Circumlocution puzzle in C-6, but I couldn't find anything to use it on. Is there anything I can use it on? What can I do with it?
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How many puzzles are at the talos principle?

How many puzzles are at the talos principle? I mean how many "tetris-pieces" and stars one can/need to collect? Are there other type of puzzles? I would like to know the size of this game before buying it. I don't need an exact number, estimation…
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Is there a reward if I find all stars in The Talos Principle?

I've noticed that each world has a number of stars (secrets). I was wondering whether there is a reward if I find all of them? For example there is a room in the A world hub which is opened when I find the first star but I don't know about any…
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Do your choices with MLA affect the game at all?

During the course of the game, you will be prompted by the MLA (Milton Library Assistant) who discusses philosophy with you. Often he makes you choose one of several options and eventually twists your words to contradict yourself. I've tried…
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What triggers the missing yellow sigil in the Talos Principle?

I've already finished the Talos Principle (at least up to the second ending), but my friend hasn't, so we've been comparing notes. I remember in my play through that I was missing a yellow sigil for the platform, and that Elohim eventually reset a…
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Road to Gehenna: What are the statue pieces for?

In the #1 hub in Road to Gehenna, I've found a number of statue pieces lying around. I was wondering what these were for. Is it possible to put the statue back together? When I'm carrying pieces around, I don't seem to have the option to use the…
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Where are the easter eggs in The Talos Principle?

Where are the easter eggs in The Talos Principle and how do you obtain them? These are the easter eggs I have found: At the messenger place at hall B there is a secret path underwater, which leads to The Swapper statue. At some world in B…
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