Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

 PlayStation 4
User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 11 out of 25
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  1. RatchetClank111
    Jun 5, 2023
    6
    Although this game does take way better improvements from pathfinder kingmaker ( I despise that game and I wrote a review for that as well), it just simply seems the developers just don't get how to truly make a charming rpg with minimal flaws. This game just simply sticks way too much to the source material (pathfinder), which in turns causes the game to be way overbloated right fromAlthough this game does take way better improvements from pathfinder kingmaker ( I despise that game and I wrote a review for that as well), it just simply seems the developers just don't get how to truly make a charming rpg with minimal flaws. This game just simply sticks way too much to the source material (pathfinder), which in turns causes the game to be way overbloated right from character creation, and in turn creates annoying needs for constant usage of buffs, summons, and just overall luck from rolls in order to get past enemies high AC/dmg reduction.

    Pros
    -Much better storyline than kingmaker, and the game does feel like there's more at stake, causing the player to just naturally care more about what's happening
    -spell animations are way better than kingmaker
    -i like the option of turn-base and rtwp
    -Can get some cool items

    Cons
    -Although I haven't had the system crashing bugs like others have mention, I have had my fair share of bugs, ranging from characters floating in air, not loading properly (character riding on horse just disappears), certain spells just glitching (permanent stuck in a whole battle and my character could not move even after the spell wore off as an example), a fight once in awhile will get stuck and i have to reload/restart, menu options not always responsive (most notably when the glossary/tutorial screen pops up).
    -Horrible balancing/designed battles, either battles are just way too easy and thus not rewarding, or they are impossible difficulty. For example, in act one there's a fight at greygarden or whatev it's call, this one mage will summon swarms (which are completely annoying in this game) and if that happens it was an instant wipe for my team. i had to completely turn the difficulty down as I could not get pass this battle without doing that. SO please tell me how that's good game design? or how about defending the tavern, that battle is a complete slog that can take hours to finish and for what? irabeth and her sidekicks just sit at the back doing nothing. Who designed that battle and thought oh yeah this is a good battle lets keep it exact.... Or against the gargoyle boss( forgot his name) i only won because i had to keep trying over and over again until i rolled enough crits....These are the most notable examples *theres way more than this*
    -Too many sidekicks/characters, games like dos2, poe, spellforce, have a few companions which in turn leads to a more focused and dynamic character. In this game however, there's just way too many and just most of the characters are bland. Although I do think a few of them are cool, a lot are just downright boring or annoying. The voice acting is also very hit and miss.
    -game still has too many random encounters
    - game has way too many pointless fights/battles that inflate overall playtime.
    -game doesn't explain every key word, so you have to look stuff up.

    I think the overall plot is okay, and ft's a decent game that does have it's moments, but for me i've played like 45hours and im already kinda experiencing burnout with this game    … Expand

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Nov 1, 2022
    60
    I adore so much of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, from being able to play as an undead lich, to how the story adapts to that choice like you're playing through an incredibly detailed dark fantasy book. That's why I'm almost devastated by the game's lack of polish. It's unbalanced, there's bugs that forced regular restarts, and the console UI isn't suited to managing a crusade, which isn't as interesting as kingdom management. If this is your kind of game, you're better off trying to play on PC. Otherwise, you can join me in enjoying the game despite itself, or play Kingmaker until this has had some significant patches.
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  2. GameGrin
    Oct 24, 2022
    80
    A staggering amount of content makes Pathfinder: Wrath Of The Righteous an easy choice to recommend for those who have a lot of time to invest. An interesting narrative and player choices that define the outcome, this is a tale that is well worth experiencing.
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  3. Softpedia
    Oct 17, 2022
    85
    Is Wrath of the Righteous a natural 20? Almost. Knowing the care that the developers invested in the previous game, I am pretty sure that the new Pathfinder will shed its initial issues and will be filed down until there are no more annoying edges, just a smooth experience. It is a dream come true for any classical RPG fans that want to be lost in an epic world, going through heroic adventures, while also exploring fulfilling side quests with quirky, yet charming companions. It has a high replay value, and you need at least two playthroughs to experience most of the content. It is a modern take on classical roleplaying that does not disappoint and manages to be newbie friendly as well.
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