The Pathless

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Guardian
    Nov 11, 2020
    40
    There just isn’t very much to do in The Pathless: you run across empty fields for a while, before solving a small variety of puzzles. Boss battles, with their blend of dashing, fighting and light brainwork, drive home that the Giant Squid formula works best in small doses. The score is reduced to sparse percussion in the open field, and the world itself doesn’t offer much in terms of visual variety or secrets to uncover. The problem isn’t the rudimentary gameplay itself, but how The Pathless tries to stretch its few puzzles across several hours. I was bored after the first hour, and no new ideas or clever twists arrived to rescue me from torpor.

Awards & Rankings

87
#87 Best PS4 Game of 2020

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 52
  3. Negative: 8 out of 52
  1. Sokop
    Nov 19, 2020
    8
    Loved the art direction.
    Loved the puzzles.
    Loved the traversal. Loved the eagle. Loved the game. If you liked Journey, you'll like The    Loved the art direction.
    Loved the puzzles.
    Loved the traversal.
    Loved the eagle.
    Loved the game.

    If you liked Journey, you'll like The Pathless.    … Full Review »
  2. TomasLacerda
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    The game is good.
    I was a bit surprised that they didn't used more moments in the game to make us feel stronger, in moments where we were    The game is good.
    I was a bit surprised that they didn't used more moments in the game to make us feel stronger, in moments where we were supposed to. On that regard, I felt quite often underwhelmed with the progress of my character.
    Story wise, it's interesting, although I was expecting a more polished end.
    Overall it's an interesting game, with a calm vibe with refreshing mechanics.    … Full Review »
  3. Puntendo64
    Jun 8, 2021
    5
    Movement is fun but the more you progress in the game, the worse it gets. Upgrades mostly get you more jumps and after a while you don't evenMovement is fun but the more you progress in the game, the worse it gets. Upgrades mostly get you more jumps and after a while you don't even need to bother with the dashes.
    Puzzles are too simple. BOTW at least had wacky physics interactions. So basically all the side content in the game is bad.
    You'll probably have fun the first few hours but you'll wish that you had refunded the game after that.    … Full Review »
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