![]() It is truly a visual spectacle to traverse the game’s different plateaus and to notice how the trees shake, the rivers whirl and the snow crunches as you pass them by. The game boasts a gorgeous minimalist acrylic art design which is astonishing even in motion. The first thing that struck me about playing The Pathless was the presentation. Nevertheless, I am tremendously grateful to even be given this option: choosing between modes is the most immediate and most significant difference between the PS4 and PS5 versions of the game. My take is that for a game like this, which prioritises movement and quick inputs above everything else, performance mode is an absolute must. Having played The Pathless on a PS5 I was first confronted with deciding whether or not I wanted to prioritise higher frame rates or higher graphic quality. However, beyond the shine of being one of the first real next-gen games I’ve played so far, I’m disappointed to report that The Pathless ended up being less compelling than either of its spiritual predecessors. The Pathless follows the PlayStation standard of offering both a performance and a resolution mode. I also expected it to add something new to the formula and reinvigorate it – especially since ABZÛ came out all the way back in 2016 and since The Pathless was one of the handful of games that had a next-gen version ready for the launch of the PlayStation 5. So then, since The Pathless at least reaches for the same exact things, I naturally expected the game to be a winner for me. I am absolutely in love with everything that game has to offer: the stunning presentation, the master-class soundtrack from Austin Wintory, the intricate yet subtle backstory and the fluid gameplay. It is important that I now mention that Journey is one of my favourite games of all-time. In fact, the three games all share some of the same talent: Journey art director Matt Nava formed Giant Squid in 2013 which then went on to release ABZÛ in 2016 and now The Pathless in 2020. The Pathless is an action-adventure game which comes in the wake of indie darlings such as Journey and ABZÛ. You can contact the author at or on Twitter. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. ![]() After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. The bond with your eagle and the fate of the world hang in the balance.Ī life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. Engage in epic battles against the cursed beasts to restore light to the land. Use all your skill to hunt them down, but be careful not to become the hunted yourself. Giant corrupted spirits lurk in the woods. Discover the dark history of the island as you solve puzzles in ancient ruins and unearth long-forgotten secrets. Traverse misty forests, lush meadows and snowy tundras. Perform fluid acrobatics and execute awesome trick shots with a unique archery system that allows effortless shooting while moving at high speeds.įorge your own path through a beautiful open world packed with secrets to find. Forge a connection with your eagle companion and soar through the air. ![]() P ublisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Giant Squid have released The Pathless for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC via the Epic Games Store, and Apple Arcade.įrom the creators of ABZU, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest.īecome the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world. By William D'Angelo, posted on 12 November 2020 / 348 Views
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