The Path

 PC
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 124 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 124
  3. Negative: 32 out of 124

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  1. MarkT
    Apr 28, 2009
    7
    Love the ambition in this game, and there are some genuinely spooky moments. When it calls itself a slow game, however, it isn't joking... it's a fine balance, as slow is an unusual, therefore interesting, concept in games today, but boy, it sure does drag as you wander aimlessly around those woods. Consider it a $10 snack. Worth dipping into, but I suspect that not many people Love the ambition in this game, and there are some genuinely spooky moments. When it calls itself a slow game, however, it isn't joking... it's a fine balance, as slow is an unusual, therefore interesting, concept in games today, but boy, it sure does drag as you wander aimlessly around those woods. Consider it a $10 snack. Worth dipping into, but I suspect that not many people will have the stamina to get through very much of it.… Expand
  2. ave
    Feb 11, 2015
    5
    The Path is an original and uncommon adventure game, where you are granted 6 characters, each one of them successively trying to either save Grandma from the Wolf, or meet the Wolf, while wandering a mysterious forest.

    Each encounter can lead you to different places, and somewhat sets the ending of the chapter. From one character to another, you'll probably revisit the same places. So    The Path is an original and uncommon adventure game, where you are granted 6 characters, each one of them successively trying to either save Grandma from the Wolf, or meet the Wolf, while wandering a mysterious forest.

    Each encounter can lead you to different places, and somewhat sets the ending of the chapter. From one character to another, you'll probably revisit the same places. So after you've completed the game main goal, the interest kinda... falls shorts.

    Of course The Path is not meant to be a space opera, and focuses more on the different emotions you may experience while playing. On my own, I felt this proposition wasn't enougth to get me going and explore more deeply. The game wasn't rewarding enough for my efforts.    … Expand
  3. UjuidarEhcram
    Jun 30, 2013
    7
    The Path in an arthouse exploration/horror game where you control one of six girls as they make the trek to grandmother's house. You're told to stay on the path and avoid the wolf, but if you do what you're told, you don't get to experience anything this game has to offer.

    The Path is a mystery that needs to be unraveled. As you explore, you find more things and learn more about each of    The Path in an arthouse exploration/horror game where you control one of six girls as they make the trek to grandmother's house. You're told to stay on the path and avoid the wolf, but if you do what you're told, you don't get to experience anything this game has to offer.

    The Path is a mystery that needs to be unraveled. As you explore, you find more things and learn more about each of the girls, and you may bump into the "wolf". For each of the girls, meeting the wolf is a life-changing experience.

    The game is a very interesting mystery and an engaging metaphor, but when held to the normal standards for a video game, The Path is severely lacking. The controls are completely awful. The aesthetic is nice, but the actual graphic quality is pretty poor. The sound is odd, which is fitting for this game. The gameplay is slow. Really, really slow. You'll need a lot of patience.

    The game description on Steam should be taken seriously. This game is not for children.

    The Path is definitely not for everyone. Pick it up if an arthouse title with difficult metaphors interests you, but if you're looking for a fun game, this is not it. $10 is probably a bit much; wait for it to go on sale.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#43 Best PC Game of 2009
59
#59 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
39
#39 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. VideoGamer
    100
    It will be years before a game made by the big budget software houses like Ubisoft or EA is brave enough to attempt anything remotely similar, but The Path shows promising signs that gaming is starting to grow up.
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  2. Gamer.nl
    80
    The Path is not a game, it's art. And damn good art too. If you're open to it, try it and draw your own conclusion.
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  3. IGN
    77
    One thing's for sure, regardless of whether you love or hate The Path, you won't forget it.
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