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. VideoGamer
    Dec 3, 2020
    70
    I would prescribe The Pathless to anyone feeling numbed and locked by our days of inanition; it’s perfect if you feel your home becoming an isle on the edge of the world.
  2. Slant Magazine
    Nov 20, 2020
    60
    The Pathless ultimately buries anything it might have to say in a stupefying level of cliché, grasping for profundity in the shadow of the things that inspired it.
  3. Malditos Nerds
    Nov 18, 2020
    60
    The Pathless isn't necessarily a bad game, but it's hard to recommend. What really stands out are its puzzles and their variants, but the journey from one to the other lacks momentum. Those who have never played a similar game may find it interesting, but in general it feels a sloppy copy of previous games.
  5. Screen Rant
    Nov 10, 2020
    60
    The Pathless may have a bit of an identity crisis, with its disconnected segments never really combining to their full potential, but its impressive presentation and exhilarating speed make it worth a try nonetheless.

Awards & Rankings

87
#87 Best PS4 Game of 2020

User Reviews

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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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