We discuss the sequel to the amazing puzzle game The Talos Principle. Unfortunately, it contains such frustrating design elements that it deeply disappointed me. That said, the actual puzzles are mostly excellent, and there's something so interesting about the theme that I will think about it for years. (Don't miss the end of the video where we discuss that theme.)

0:00 intro
0:57 Negative things
1:53 Puzzles
4:56 Story
12:20 Codex HYPE!
13:58 SPOILERS START HERE -- Stars and Transgression
18:03 Star replacement activities
24:25 Disappointing star puzzle
30:53 Puzzles
35:35 Stealing objects
40:06 Puzzle mechanics, continued
46:06 Tetris pieces
47:45 Story
56:38 Joe Haldeman
58:31 Story continued
1:01:48 Theme
1:09:06 Applying the theme
1:12:43 Summary
1:13:28 Like & Subscribe

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