But The Pathless asks that you commit so much more - even without trying to discover everything - and what started out as really charming and enticing soon felt like going through the motions in order to achieve an unsatisfying, and dare I say it, cliched ending.ĭidn't feel it was worth making a thread to boo-boo a game, so hope you can forgive me for using this one. I remember enjoying ABZU because I just went through that like Journey played it in a couple of sessions at my own pace, which felt like the perfect way to enjoy this kind of game. But all in all I felt unsatisfied with it after going through all that effort. I won't put any spoilers for the other stuff that's apparent from getting all the animals and such, and I did appreciate that they offered that extra layer to the gameplay and the section leading up to the final boss. But after getting just a little extra scene after the credits, I was well and truly fed up. I obliged him, as he's a long-time friend and we normally have similar tastes in everything. Combined with this, I felt it overstayed its welcome as well, so it took me a long time to get all the way through, playing in 30-45min bursts and often taking long hiatuses.Īll this was compounded by the fact that my friend told me I *must* get all the things to achieve the secret ending. The collectibles and unlocking, stage-by-stage, phase-by-phase approach to everything kind of soured me out. When it was at its best it was a very good experience, almost on par with Journey's best moments.īut I couldn't shake the feeling that it was far too "gamey" for its own good. From the enchanting whimsy of each region, to the dramatic upswelling of the boss themes, each soundtrack moves seamlessly from one another in a remarkably organic fashion.Man, I hate to be a Debbie Downer but I was really tired of The Pathless by the end.ĭon't get me wrong it's beautiful, has great movement and gripping moments with the music accompanying the chase sequences/boss battles.
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Composer Austin Wintory manages to invoke the full gambit of emotions present in The Pathless, which is especially pivotal considering there is no voice acting. The journey is also accompanied by one of the best musical scores I’ve heard in a video game. This is the main way you’ll keep your bearings, since there is no map present. This is particularly helpful when trying to figure out where to go next, as the world takes on an overall blue hue, with corruption points standing out in bright red and secrets shining through in vibrant yellow. At times, the Hunter can use her “Spirit Vision”, which allows her to see things only present in the spirit world and be able to pass through certain barriers.
While the graphics aren’t hyper-realistic, the art style is still dynamic and striking, even in its simplicity. I can’t stress enough how rewarding it is to simply explore the world.
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After teaming up with a young eagle, the Hunter takes it upon herself to try to thwart the Godslayer’s plans and free the realm from his tyranny.ĭon’t move. It is the Godslayer’s plan to take over the land by inflicting his curse upon each of the old gods that reign there. She discovers that one of the gods of the land, a mighty eagle, has been struck down by an evil entity known as the Godslayer. You play as a masked female protagonist, referred to only as “The Hunter”, who arrives at the shores of some cursed land. The Pathless doesn’t give you much at the start in terms of a story. Would this be another offbeat title too ambitious for its own good, or would we have something truly remarkable to venture into? Needless to say, when I saw their upcoming action/adventure game, The Pathless, from the creators of ABZÛ, I was immediately intrigued. However, Some of their games are masterful works of art, like Ashen, Gorogoa, and Outer Wilds.
While they don’t always have the impact they’re going for with titles like Telling Lies or Donut County, there’s no denying that they back truly original ideas. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Annapurna Interactive is a publisher that consistently puts out totally unique games.
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