Take a little Breath of the Wild, a little Shadow of the Colossus, a little Journey, and a little Sonic the Hedgehog, and you get The Pathless! The resulting gameplay is an interesting mix that I'd never experienced before and likely never will again. This game's art direction is gorgeous, and it's soundtrack is unique and intriguing. The game can feel very relaxing most of the time while solving the satisfying puzzles sprinkled throughout the world or while traversing the landscape, and very intense during the well-done boss battle sequences. The game can be repetitive, as every plateau follows the exact same formula and you definitely always know what to expect. The sequences where you're sucked into the red glowing dome and need to sneak back to your eagle can get annoying fast as well. I'd say overall this is a very solid 7/10 gaming experience and I'm glad to have played through it.
It has an interesting world but the gameplay was too repetitive to be enjoyable for me
The story and visuals were interesting, but the game-play was lackluster. I'm not a huge fan of open world games but the main game-play loop (at least the first two areas) was the same thing over and over again and I found myself falling asleep practically when I was playing. It's a fun low-key game but all it has is the hold a button to shoot a thing that auto-aims that can be inconsistent at times. Not really my type of game but I could see why people enjoy it.
The Pathless captivated me with its fluid and dynamic movement mechanics, which were the highlight of my experience. However the game's world often felt empty and the repetitive gameplay diminished my overall enjoyment. The storyline failed to engage me, lacking the depth to keep me invested. Despite these issues, the final boss encounter was a standout moment that I thoroughly enjoyed. I suspect my playtime extended over a month which I think most likely detracted from the game's potential for me, as it's probably best enjoyed in a shorter and more concentrated timeframe. I'd like to revisit The Pathless someday under better circumstances to fully appreciate its strengths.
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