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Path of Exile

Grinding Gear Games · Mar 26, 2019

PC · PS4 · Xbox One

Mature

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Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast.  It is designed around a strong barter-based online item economy, deep character customisation, competitive PvP and ladder races. The game is completely free and will never be "pay to win".

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 8.4 (18 critics) · Gamer 8.1

8.2

PlayStation 4

Critic 8.8 (4 critics) · Gamer 8.4

8.2

Xbox One

No critic reviews yet · Gamer 7.4

Critic reviews

  • MMORPG

    Mitch Gassner · Feb 16, 2023

    8.5
    Path of Exile is still one of the best ARPGs around. Even though GGG hasn’t done anything to improve the new player experience, they have done an excellent job of adding new features and tweaking old ones to continually improve Path of Exile.
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  • Nexus Hub

    Vincent Kühl · Apr 09, 2019

    8.5
    New players might struggle to come to grips with everything the game has to offer, to be honest, they have to catch up on nearly 6 years worth of content. Using the DualShock 4 felt great, except when it came to navigating the game's numerous menus. Apart from these few hiccups, Path of Exile provides a level of character customization that is hard to find these days.
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  • IGN

    TJ HAFER · Aug 22, 2018

    7.6
    The running, leaping, hacking, and slashing is impactful and responsive, but never quite feels as good as the behind-the-scenes work you put into optimizing it. As someone who prefers to focus on the skill of combat itself, I was consistently entertained but ultimately a bit underwhelmed.
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  • Wccftech.com

    Rosh Kelly · Sep 14, 2017

    8.0
    Path of Exile comes recommended for a lot of reasons. While not exactly groundbreaking, nor particularly exciting to look at or listen, its gameplay is addicting, frequently gratifying, and as deep or as simple as you like it to be. It can be perfect to while away an hour or two or to sink into on a restless night. With friends it’s fun, and by yourself, you can turn on a podcast or some music and enjoy your violent life in exile.
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  • PC Gamer

    Tom Senior · Jan 14, 2014

    8.4
    Once it has its claws in, Path of Exile is as compulsive as any other in the genre. After a few hours the combat becomes automatic. The objectives are moot, the quests, characters and creatures incidental. Every stab and slash is in service of the real journey across that vast levelling board. Every 500 to 1,000 clicks lights up another node, and the little warrior mannequin takes another step away from being a template and toward something that's uniquely yours.
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  • Destructoid

    Patrick Hancock · Dec 19, 2013

    9.0
    Enemy design is equally morbid, though it does tend to fall back on enemies like skeletons and more skeletons. Combat can certainly pack a punch, though animations do tend to feel disjointed, which can lead to a feeling of clunkiness. The art style and design on the loot garners a special mention from me, since it brings me back to my Diablo II days of looking at Sigon's Shield, SOJs, and Windforces. It's just so damn nostalgic I can't take it.
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Gamer reviews

  • Kristian Zranchev

    Apr 13, 2021 · PC

    10

    The perfect example for a good RPG game, F2P, No Pay to Win, Beautiful cosmetics, Gorgeous world, and every season unique experience and providing 200+ hours of gameplay...

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  • Riri Xhi

    Aug 8, 2020 · PC

    10

    Still best ARPG in my opinion. Keep returning to the game for years and having fun.

  • GwapoKo

    Jul 23, 2020 · PC

    9.0

    Recently, I went back on playing this game, and all I can say is, it's well above its competitors. Inspired by Diablo 2, its a great offer considering its free-to-play game. It's definitely worth your time if you want that perfect isometric, hack & slash, RPG experience. I'm so excited for the upcoming sequel - Path of Exile 2.

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  • Edvis

    Jun 22, 2020 · PC

    10

    My favourite game :3

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