The Pathless

 PlayStation 4
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

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  1. SonofEda
    Jan 4, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Been a fan of Matt Nava and his art style since I first played Journey, then was one of the first to get Abzu and then brought this when I could afford it, a purchase now i regret making. To its merit, the art, music and some of the new mechanics are great, I loved the traversing through the lands. The puzzles are a good, neither too hard or too easy, which with the looming red clouds approaching are a blessing. Then we throw in the boss fights! The first two are tense but doable, then you will come to the third .. for this make sure your young, with reflexes of a ninja warrior, and the patience of Saint Monica, because this is where the game ended for me, and if i had a physical copy I would have gladly smashed it to pieces. Before the "git gud" crowd vote me down, at fifty four I don't have the time or inclination. I don't play looking for stress and on their previous games really didn't expect it, I should have waiting till it came down in price and done more research as playing half a game, at half the price wouldn't have disappointed me too much. For me its a lesson learnt.… Expand
  2. 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 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    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 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.    … Expand

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87
#87 Best PS4 Game of 2020

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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.
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  2. BaziCenter
    Nov 22, 2020
    85
    The Pathless is yet another brilliant game from Giant Squid, one with great harmony between almost all of its elements that sends you on a short adventure in its unknown and strange world.
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  3. GameCrate
    Nov 20, 2020
    93
    The Pathless is as majestic as it is haunting. It’s ruminative and captivating. Above all, it’s one of the most incredible meditative adventures ever created.
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