The Path of Motus

Critic reviews

• COGconnected

  Lillian King · Jul 19, 2018

  3.8

  The Path of Motus is pretty to look at and has some good ideas, but it fails in its execution throughout, its story too simplistic for adults, and its gameplay too difficult for children. In the event that a player makes it to the end, the live-action recording of the developer’s childhood anecdotes is both distracting and frustratingly self-centered, and I cannot recommend this game when it fails to deliver on its basic premise. I have to say, though, stills from the game would make a good screensaver.

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• GameSpew

  Chris Mc · Jul 17, 2018

  5.0

  It’s a great diversion from the game’s platforming antics yet it’s not really explored further. There’s also the welcome presence of a pacifism option, though given how hard the game is even when you can take out enemies, you still need an insane amount of patience to tackle it.

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• Xbox Tavern

  Mark Sherwood · Jul 17, 2018

  6.4

  The Path of Motus is not going to blow you away, but if you’ve ever endured the matters of its sensitive subject material, I highly recommend that you consider diving in. The gameplay itself is nicely paced and presents a gradual challenge that will test your morality, as well as your platforming and puzzle solving skills. Unfortunately, however, its short length and its basic visuals hold it back to some degree.

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• PS Lifestyle

  Annette Polis · Jul 17, 2018

  6.5

  Although my journey with The Path of Motus was short, when I put down my controller and went to bed for the evening I was still thinking about the message within. It reminded me of a lot of events in my life that I’d rather forget. Any game, no matter the size and scope, that can drag those dredged up feeling from the hole I buried them in is both a blessing and a curse.

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