The Way Remastered

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 81 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 23 out of 81
  3. Negative: 16 out of 81

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  1. OpticalFred
    Mar 19, 2023
    6
    The game had good potential, good vibe, great universe but the control, the platforming and the boring puzzle is why i give a 6/10.
  2. JackMcloed
    Jan 15, 2023
    7
    It's pretty cool. Glad I gave it another chance. I had to do the whole space ship section at the beginning over, because I left and came back to the game in the middle of it and so I got lost. Better to do it in one go so you remember what you are doing. Presentation is the best part of the game and makes you want to continue on. I don't know what people are taking about the unresponsiveIt's pretty cool. Glad I gave it another chance. I had to do the whole space ship section at the beginning over, because I left and came back to the game in the middle of it and so I got lost. Better to do it in one go so you remember what you are doing. Presentation is the best part of the game and makes you want to continue on. I don't know what people are taking about the unresponsive controls. The controls do exactly what you press. It's stiff tho, on purpose. Game is going for a Flashback vibe but thank God they didn't emulate the controls exactly.… Expand
  3. ollimesmo
    Jan 1, 2023
    9
    The game is an absolute masterpiece. It pays tribute so well to our early 90’s games but with more things on screen, wider. Some puzzles are hard af but the feeling of accomplishment is great. You feel like a boss. I loved the story, the sound design, and the gameplay. It makes you think all the time. The ONLY thing that made my life real harder was the controls. Man.. Sometimes they justThe game is an absolute masterpiece. It pays tribute so well to our early 90’s games but with more things on screen, wider. Some puzzles are hard af but the feeling of accomplishment is great. You feel like a boss. I loved the story, the sound design, and the gameplay. It makes you think all the time. The ONLY thing that made my life real harder was the controls. Man.. Sometimes they just didn’t work. When you tried to jump or move many many times. I don’t think it was a bug issue, more of a game design choice, but it was annoying. Rather than that, EVERYONE that likes platform, puzzles and a nice story with a character with strong motive should play The Way.… Expand
  4. Han_theReal
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    This game is insane! The story is beautiful, the look is awesome, cool setting and challenging puzzles...sometimes they are too hard
  5. Sicky
    Aug 4, 2021
    8
    Controls can be a little frustrating and some puzzles are not that intuitive, otherwise a fantastic puzzle/platformer game with both beatiful pixelart and soundtrack. The story may be simple but it is touching and overall the game is well worth its pricetag.
  6. AdamNowak
    Jul 18, 2021
    8
    Dla mnie jest do dobra gra, ma swoją historię. Jest stylizowana na Another World, ale dobrze zrobiona. Przeszedłem ją całą chyba około 2 dni - więc jest wciągająca. Polecam.
  7. ucjv300
    Jul 18, 2021
    8
    Similar to Another World and does not disappoint. I spent a few hours playing. I can recommend it if you like games from the 90s.
  8. Maestra
    Jul 14, 2021
    6
    Многие задачки в игре интересные, сама визуализация и идея нравится. Но местами задачки на микромоторику убивают. К примеру, прыжки по ступенькам с шипами рядом с генератором - бесят.
  9. thryce3
    May 17, 2021
    8
    The Way: Remastered definitely feels like a blast from the past. It has some of the aesthetic of the original Sierra "Quest" games, which I have a lot of nostalgia for, but plays more like Flashback, which I played only recently. Like the latter, it has kind of clunky controls which work perfectly well for the most part, but just aren't designed for the more action oriented sequences.The Way: Remastered definitely feels like a blast from the past. It has some of the aesthetic of the original Sierra "Quest" games, which I have a lot of nostalgia for, but plays more like Flashback, which I played only recently. Like the latter, it has kind of clunky controls which work perfectly well for the most part, but just aren't designed for the more action oriented sequences. You will die a lot from poor platforming controls, but the checkpoints are generous and respawn is pretty much instantaneous. Still it loses a few point for that.
    Luckily, the puzzle design is on point and is just the right amount of challenge. On top of that, the story knocks it out of the park. It's really engrossing and well told and unfolds at the perfect pace.
    if you like this type of story driven adventure, give The Way a shot. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  10. r0mer0
    Apr 2, 2021
    1
    To compare this game to any other game is insulting to those other games. The controls are so bad, I had to check if my controllers are faulty (tried with joy-cons and pro controller,) since the game would often register a false input, or no input at all. The in-game logic makes in mandatory to backtrack — a lot! That is a dangerous approach in any visually pleasing game with funTo compare this game to any other game is insulting to those other games. The controls are so bad, I had to check if my controllers are faulty (tried with joy-cons and pro controller,) since the game would often register a false input, or no input at all. The in-game logic makes in mandatory to backtrack — a lot! That is a dangerous approach in any visually pleasing game with fun mechanics, in a game as ugly and boring as The Way Remastered, it is unforgivable. I had several system crashes, playing version 1.4.0. If this is the 'remastered' version, how bad was it before!?! The only challenges in this game are the controls and the crashes. The game must have heard me when I said, “if you crash one more time, I'll abandon you,” since it miraculously behaved well till I got to the end.… Expand
  11. numbernine
    Dec 25, 2020
    4
    Wasted potential. I love the pixelart in this game, first 30 minutes were great, but after it you realize, that the game is based on totally random and cheap puzzles. It is not even hard, it's just moving objects without any logic, most of the time. I quit the game close to the end of it, after another stupid platform section, which was totally based on luck and trying over and over again.Wasted potential. I love the pixelart in this game, first 30 minutes were great, but after it you realize, that the game is based on totally random and cheap puzzles. It is not even hard, it's just moving objects without any logic, most of the time. I quit the game close to the end of it, after another stupid platform section, which was totally based on luck and trying over and over again. A lot of bugs too, some puzzles/enemies were out of sync a lot of time.… Expand
  12. Vulevu
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    The gameplay deserves an 8 or something but the story, oh man the story even though it isn't the most original in the world it surely is told the best way possible hitting deep. This game is a masterpiece in the genre of "cinematic plstformer".
  13. FrancisDrake610
    Jul 26, 2020
    1
    Lo único bueno de este juego es su nivel artísto. Su pixelart es bonito. Su jugabilidad es nefasta, parece tener una buena historia pero es tan aburrido que no te dan ganas de jugar....
  14. zachtgray
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Simple yet creative puzzle adventure game with a nice little story. The controls are not perfect by any means but it was not a big issue for me
  15. Wuzzzop
    May 30, 2020
    10
    I dont know why, but i like soo much this game. Theres someting in the ambiance and the non tell story that makes make want to know more! The music is also great! I cant make tge note les than beacose i always find négative things in game and this one have pass the test right to my heart
  16. prostokvasili
    May 22, 2020
    9
    Great game. Plays a lot as an Another World. Puzzles are great, visuals too.
  17. mangopy
    Apr 2, 2020
    6
    I love the audio (the voiceovers), the music, the graphics, but the gameplay is really hard for switch controls. For example, in one scene I may play it again and again to succeed with countless lives because it's that hard. I just bought it for Php100 which is cheap but still a little bit much in our currency standards. Bought it just to add it to the collection of games but I think II love the audio (the voiceovers), the music, the graphics, but the gameplay is really hard for switch controls. For example, in one scene I may play it again and again to succeed with countless lives because it's that hard. I just bought it for Php100 which is cheap but still a little bit much in our currency standards. Bought it just to add it to the collection of games but I think I going to let it rest first on my switch and when I have plenty of time I'm gonna play it again.… Expand
  18. lione81
    Mar 25, 2020
    0
    Mal control. Malísimo. Saltos malísimos. Impreciso. Dificultad absurda en muchos puntos. Muy mal implementado el disparo con el analógico derecho. Andar y disparar no se puede así que es muy difícil esas fases. Borrado después de pasarlo. Ah además muchos bugs. Enemigos que no morían. Sucesos que no ocurrirían y te hacen reiniciar la partida.
  19. spencerplewe
    Mar 13, 2020
    7
    This game's good, really. It's beautiful with its advanced 8-bit aesthetic and deep story, but pretty much no replay value.
  20. Fcku
    Jan 24, 2020
    0
    Worst game ever I hate it
    I hate it I hate it with my entire heart worst spent money in my life **** this game
  21. Kacek1996
    Jan 1, 2020
    7
    Overall a good game with very smooth animations, great pixel graphics, decent plot, sometimes wanky controls. It was a bit short, but for the price I got it and with -93% sale it was enough. I recommend this game, it is a good way into puzzle games. Last boss was quite unexpected but after a few tries it became clear what should I do and how many times xDD
  22. guts_on_fire
    Dec 5, 2019
    8
    The Way is a beautiful, atmospheric experience with very good art and some clever and well-thought puzzles that give you a sense of accomplishment when you solve them. Those elements along with its feeling-evoking story engaged me, despite some mildly frustrating action-based parts.
  23. piperetrogamer
    Oct 10, 2019
    8
    Beautiful soundtrack, compelling story and awesome pixel art style. It has some glitches here and there that may force you to reset (i only had one happen to me. Tincan wouldn't follow me back to the village when reaching a certain part of a bridge), but fortunatel there are a lot of checkpoints scattered all around. Also it's very cheap to get on the Switch.
  24. dredgman
    Sep 16, 2019
    4
    While The Way Remastered has a gorgeous atmosphere with a pleasant ambient soundtrack and cool pixel art design, the controls are slippery and imprecise, leading to frequent deaths, sometimes compounded by inconvenient checkpoints. Additionally, many of the puzzles are bland, some of them drawing inspiration from the physical puzzle games Rush Hour and Lights Out, for example. All this isWhile The Way Remastered has a gorgeous atmosphere with a pleasant ambient soundtrack and cool pixel art design, the controls are slippery and imprecise, leading to frequent deaths, sometimes compounded by inconvenient checkpoints. Additionally, many of the puzzles are bland, some of them drawing inspiration from the physical puzzle games Rush Hour and Lights Out, for example. All this is wrapped up with a generic story, centered around the girlfriend in freezer trope, and while the LucasArt-like text on-screen is a nice touch of nostalgia, the voice acting that delivers these lines is stilted. It's a disappointing experience altogether.… Expand
  25. JRedgrave463
    Jul 13, 2019
    9
    Just great, challenging and fun, voice acting could be a little better but I love the style of the game and the story told is deep
  26. quanta
    Jun 21, 2019
    2
    In my eyes, this game had potential. The setting is interesting and intriguing for scifi fans. However the gameplay is abysmal. It is a puzzle platformer. The puzzles are easy but that would not be a big deal if the platforming was fluid and well done. Sadly, the controls are utter garbage and will literally miss your input, generally lag and even do the opposite of what you want sometimesIn my eyes, this game had potential. The setting is interesting and intriguing for scifi fans. However the gameplay is abysmal. It is a puzzle platformer. The puzzles are easy but that would not be a big deal if the platforming was fluid and well done. Sadly, the controls are utter garbage and will literally miss your input, generally lag and even do the opposite of what you want sometimes (this happens when climbing walls). Do not waster your time. You might get invested like I did to eventually have to give up and throw it out the window (I wish I could literally do that).… Expand
  27. ZombleBee
    Jun 4, 2019
    9
    Wow. What a game. This game is a roller coaster of emotions. First of all the game looks stunning, it's detailed 16 bit art style will have you just staring and taking in the levels because of how georgous it is. It's clearly inspired by games like Another World which I personally don't have a problem with. The games story will have you interested and gripped from the start as it's soWow. What a game. This game is a roller coaster of emotions. First of all the game looks stunning, it's detailed 16 bit art style will have you just staring and taking in the levels because of how georgous it is. It's clearly inspired by games like Another World which I personally don't have a problem with. The games story will have you interested and gripped from the start as it's so interesting. The characters also have great development and make you really feel for them. Puzzle wise, it's mainly fairly simple puzzles but sometimes it can be frustrating but a simple YouTube search will solve that. The only bad thing about this game is that sometimes the controls can be a little frustrating in some puzzles like the mirror shield (I think it's called that).
    This is easily one of my favourite games and I highly recommend you check this out. The best £1 I've ever spent.    … Expand
  28. easymule
    Jun 3, 2019
    0
    I really, really really wanted to like this game. I don't. (Reviewed version: 1.4.0)

    THE WAY REMASTERED is a badly made game. This must be the reason the game is constantly on sale. But don’t be fooled, even for 99 cents, it is a waste of your time and money! The game starts out slow, with lots of unnecessary long back tracking needed. The bland and plain boring look of the first    I really, really really wanted to like this game. I don't. (Reviewed version: 1.4.0)

    THE WAY REMASTERED is a badly made game. This must be the reason the game is constantly on sale. But don’t be fooled, even for 99 cents, it is a waste of your time and money!

    The game starts out slow, with lots of unnecessary long back tracking needed. The bland and plain boring look of the first section perfectly illustrates the repetitive and uninspired puzzles. This all might seem like something worth to endure to get to the more colourful locations promised by the marketing. (It isn’t.) So, what’s wrong with this game?

    The story, while generic, is not to blame. The art style isn’t either, even though it failed to deliver convincingly on the promised retro pixel art, thanks to the programmers not being able to resist to move said pixel art around. The sound effects are nice. The “music” is void of melodic content, it consists mainly of synthesizer pads and atmosphere. You might enjoy it when encountering a new area, but it gets old pretty fast. The voice acting is done well, even if it is annoying after a while. (If you still want to waste money on THE WAY REMASTERED, try it with the music turned down, and the voice acting turned off.)
    The gameplay is a bit of a problem. It often consists of solving an insultingly easy puzzle by acquiring a hint on one side of the level, telling you to back track dozens of screens, to find a hit area that was invisible if you had move to fast when encountering it before, only to have you traverse back to where you got the hint. This happens a lot. A LOT! Basically, that is the game.

    Where the game really drops the ball, is with the controls. One could forgive the back tracking and solving Professor Layton style puzzles scattered over several screens, but 99.9 % of your deaths are going to be because of the controls not taking your input. You will respawn instantly, often in close proximity of your demise (if you are lucky… ) only to die again, courtesy of sloppy controls.

    There are also still game breaking bugs in version 1.4.0 -- the game sometimes randomly decides it does not want to take any input, forcing a restart.

    It is rather interesting, how many reviewers mention that they played a patched version. One can only wonder how much worse this game must have been! I personally took note of the developers (Puzzling Dream), and will avoid their œuvre in the future.

    (I created an account just for this review, after YEARS of using metacritic, to warn other potential buyers how bad this game is.)    … Expand
  29. Turyman
    May 28, 2019
    9
    i found this game to be quite an adventure. It is a puzzle-plataformer with great puzzle solving and they're just hard enough to give a good challenge but not impossible. The story is very straight forward but it definitely intrigues you to want to finish it. I got it for $1.50 so if you can get at bargain price it's well worth it. The graphics are a neat pixel art form and with greati found this game to be quite an adventure. It is a puzzle-plataformer with great puzzle solving and they're just hard enough to give a good challenge but not impossible. The story is very straight forward but it definitely intrigues you to want to finish it. I got it for $1.50 so if you can get at bargain price it's well worth it. The graphics are a neat pixel art form and with great sound effects and voice acting. No issue with controls whatsoever.

    All in all its a great indie game that you should add to your collection.    … Expand
  30. Oddfish
    May 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just created a metacritic profile for the first time explicitly so I could leave a 10 out of 10 review for this game. It's more of an 8, or maybe 8.5. But it's definitely not a 6.

    I realize- reading the previous reviews- that the version of the game that I played is perhaps a patched edition? I did not experience game breaking bugs in my playthrough.

    I bought this game on sale in the Nintendo Store for about a buck fifty. It was a delight, and a steal. I have strong nostalgic memories of Another World that resonated in this game. Despite some, at times, odd audio-and-text dialogue, the story was compelling and immersive. And the puzzles were intermittently a breeze and challenging. I wouldn't call it a very difficult game, but there were a couple solid challenges. The world building, character design, music score, and overall style were each excellent. And I felt that from reading the other reviews, that the difficulty of Major Tom's controls/movements is greatly exaggerated. I found the game smooth. Plentiful save points balanced out easy and often accidental deaths, which were also often comical.

    I would recommend this game to anyone. And I hope we learn more about the two characters at the end of the story that appear briefly in future games released by these developers.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Switch Player
    Oct 16, 2018
    60
    The Way Remastered isn't an experience you're going to forget in a while, but it would be markedly improved with more accurate controls. As such, it's more irritating than it is inspiring in its current form.
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  2. Nintenderos
    Oct 8, 2018
    73
    The Way Remastered introduces us a man who does not accept the death of the person he loves, and thanks to his experience working as an explorer and researcher, he believes he has found a way to resurrect his wife. The game does not arrive with an impeccable translation into Spanish, and there are small bugs that can complicate the experience of this adventure. However, the game is still an incredible experience that fans of puzzle games will love.
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  3. DarkStation
    May 17, 2018
    60
    The story was interesting with captivating settings and gorgeous areas to explore. The game also featured a great audio design, with some voice acting accenting the strong background music. The puzzles were difficult but fair, and the sense of accomplishment created true highs. But between glitches and faulty control schemes, I found the game impossible to complete, and that makes it hard to recommend.
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