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The Pathless

Giant Squid · Nov 12, 2020

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · PS4 · Xbox One · Switch · iOS

Everyone10+

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Become the Hunter, a master of archery whose mission is to dispel the curse of darkness that grips her world. Forge a connection with an eagle companion as you explore a vast, forested island full of secrets. Solve puzzles in ancient ruins and test your skill in epic battles. Hunt corrupted spirits, but be careful not to become the hunted yourself. The bond with your eagle and the fate of the world hang in the balance.

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PC

Critic 7.7 (9 critics) · Gamer 8.8

8.0

PlayStation 5

Critic 7.7 (24 critics) · Gamer 9.1

8.2

Xbox Series X|S

Critic 7.3 (3 critics) · No ratings yet

PlayStation 4

Critic 8.0 (11 critics) · No ratings yet

Xbox One

No critic reviews yet · No ratings yet

Nintendo Switch

Critic 7.5 (7 critics) · No ratings yet

iOS

Critic 8.0 (3 critics) · Gamer 8.2

8.0

Critic reviews

  • ZTGD

    Terrence Johnson · Mar 21, 2023

    7.0
    The Pathless is a very solid action-adventure game, one that arguably is something that Xbox lacks. While a two-year-old game won’t set the world on fire in sales; I can recommend this to those folks who may have been waiting for this release on Xbox, the bright colors and almost anime-like graphics and exceptionally well-done soundtrack make for a chill and mostly rewarding experience.
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  • Nintendo World Report

    Joe Devader · Mar 01, 2023

    9.0
    Lastly, there were a few frame hiccups here and there, most notably when entering a new plateau for the first time. These problems are relatively minor, though, and I still found the game to be incredibly fun to play regardless, but if they’re a deal breaker for you it’d be a better idea to look to other platforms for your Pathless experience. Overall, The Pathless is a game those looking for some action and exploration should definitely give a try.
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  • COGconnected

    Stephan Adamus · Feb 06, 2023

    5.0
    Journey was likely an inspiration to The Pathless. But from my perspective, The Pathless failed at all the elements that made Journey special. There weren’t any strong emotional moments, and the game just got blander as it went on. It didn’t have an awesome story or finale to elevate it. And I didn’t want to play more when the game was over.
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  • NintendoLife

    Roland Ingram · Feb 05, 2023

    7.0
    The game sounds exceptional and looks great in this impressive port. However, the puzzles rarely stimulate the imagination and are fussy to play, while boss encounters are overlong and repetitive. Although it has its significant successes, The Pathless, unfortunately, doesn’t manage to become more than the sum of its parts.
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  • Hey Poor Player

    Andrew Thornton · Feb 02, 2023

    7.0
    The Pathless is still a beautiful, well-designed game on the Switch. If this is the only platform you have available to play it on, it’s still well worth your time and an easy recommendation. Players who have other options may want to consider them as performance is an occasional issue here, and the DualSense implementation on the PS5 is some of the best on the system, but I still enjoyed revisiting The Pathless.
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  • XboxEra

    Harm0nica · Jan 30, 2023

    7.0
    Rounding things off, The Pathless has a nice visual design and cleverly designed puzzles to solve. The movement mechanic is different but may not be to everyone’s taste and could even be off-putting for some. My main issue is that once gameplay has been established in the first and second sections it is pretty much repeated for the remainder of the game.
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Gamer reviews

  • Pratham Modi

    Jul 8, 2022 · PC

    8.0

    Speed Is Key

    Core Loop: 10/10 Boredome: 10/10 Sound Design: 3/5 Gameplay: 5/5 Engaging And Flow: 8/10 Unpredictability: 6/10 Fun: 8/10 Art: 9/10 Uniqueness: 9/10 Quality: 9/10 Forgettability: 6/10 83/100

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  • Maruf Hassan

    Jan 5, 2021 · PC

    9.5

    It's an amazing game with great mechanics, beautiful soundtrack, fun gameplay, challenging boss fights, open-world exploration, and puzzle-solving. Every time you clean your eagle from corruption and the way he hugs you, always melts my heart. If you have played Ori and the Will of the Wisp and liked the game, you should definitely try it.

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