The player then uploads itself into a robot in the real world, destroying the simulation. When the player reaches the top, Elohim admits the player was meant to defy him and it was due to his own fear of death that he tried to stop the player. As the ending sequence ends, you appear back where you started, as though the game has reset.Īscension: The player ascends the Tower against Elohim’s will. As you transcend, Elohim praises you for following his guidance and tells you how your achievements will be passed on to the generations to come. Transcendence: This is generally perceived as the easiest ending to get, since you do not have to complete all puzzles, gather all stars, nor climb the tower to get it. Next, I’d like to draw your attention to the different endings of the game.
I think it is safe to say that they are not random and there is indeed a deeper meaning hidden inside of them. I’m curious to hear what you have to say about these symbolisms. Again, I think this one is fairly obvious, especially with the consistent theme that’s been going on. Elohim refers to it as ‘his garden’ in the opening scenes of the game. The World as the Garden of Eden: The world is serene and beautiful. The Tower as the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil: Since ‘the Serpent’ seems to tempt the player to climb the Tower and seek what is hidden there, the Tower seems to symbolize the Tree from which the forbidden fruit hangs. Similarly Milton seems to try to confuse the player, cause them to doubt their dispositions and ultimately to climb the Tower. Milton as the Serpent: The cynical Milton Library Assistant (MLA), also named simpy Milton, is referred to by Elohim as ‘the Serpent’, a clear reference to the serpent from the book of Genesis, which deceives Eve into eating from the forbidden fruit. Elohim is also the word used for God in the Hebrew Bible. Quoting phrases that remind one of passages from the Bible.
Later, I will get back to this and share some of my own, perhaps less obvious, insights.Įlohim as God: Represented as a calm, commanding voice in the sky. To start off, I’ll share a couple of the more obvious symbolisms and references. The game features a lot of symbolism and you’re all encouraged to discuss this at length in this thread. The player starts as one of the many simulations that the program has run in order to create the perfect AI. This AI would then be uploaded to the real world into a robot, to be a “living” database on Earth. In addition to this, a program was started that focused on creating an AI that could match human intelligence. This project was to preserve all knowledge, arts and achievements of mankind in a huge database. However, as this seemingly unstoppable plague had its way with mankind, a project was started to create a legacy that would carry forth the memory of mankind. Humanity has been struck by a plague of some sort, which has exterminated humanity.
I’ll still do a quick recap to make sure we’re all on the same page. If you are reading this, I am going to assume you have finished the game and understand the story. With that said, the rest of this topic will delve deeply into the contents of the game, so if you do not want to have it spoiled, do not read further! If you enjoy puzzles and philosophy, you will enjoy this game. If you haven’t played it, I’d wholeheartedly recommend it, regardless of your age. Not only that, but the puzzles are very challenging and satisfying. The philosophical topics which are presented are quite interesting and deep, especially for a video game. The player is dropped in a strange world where the reality of his situation is slowly made clear to him as he progresses through the game. For those of you who haven’t played it, The Talos Principle is a puzzle game made by Croteam. One of these games is The Talos Principle. I’ve personally played some great games which featured philosophical ideas in them and they have certainly had an influence on my interest in philosophy. Instead of presenting you directly with words and ideas, games can present you with situations and narratives, which are bound together by an overarching theme. Videogames can be an incredibly engaging way of thinking about philosophy. Philosophy in Games - The Talos Principle
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