The Pathless

4.5 out of 5
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From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest.
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About The Pathless

About this game

Go on a journey with Giant Squid’s The Pathless.

A Mythical Journey

The Pathless, brought to light by the creators of ABZÛ, engages players in a mythical adventure of an archer and an eagle traversing a vast forest. The premise revolves around an archery master known as the Hunter, who embarks on a quest to a mystical island to eradicate the world from a darkness curse. The game heavily emphasises the bond between the Hunter and the eagle, enabling soaring flights and dramatic archery.

A Lush Open World

The game unfolds in an expansive open world, teeming with hidden secrets and stunning landscapes, from misty forests and lush meadows to snowy tundras. Alongside exploring, players unravel the ominous history of the island, solve ancient puzzles, and uncover long-forgotten secrets, providing a rich, immersive gaming experience.

Battle The Corrupted Spirits

The forest is home to enormous corrupted spirits. Players must utilise their skills to hunt these creatures, while also ensuring they do not become the hunted. Epic battles against these cursed beasts are the key to restoring light to the land, with the bond with your eagle and the fate of the world delicately hanging in the balance.

Game Details

Platform:
steam
Release Date:
November 16, 2021
Developer:
Giant Squid
Publisher:
Annapurna Interactive
Rating:
ESRB rating of 10
PEGI rating of 12
Supported Languages:
English
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Product Requirements

Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

Recommended:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

Critic Reviews

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PC Gamer

PC Gamer
85 / 100
"A smooth and mesmerising experience that includes nothing it doesn't need."

CD-Action

90 / 100
"At first, The Pathless seems like many other games due to its bland story. However, give it a chance and it will shine like a diamond in other aspects. The developers of Abzu...

God is a Geek

85 / 100
"In The Pathless, Giant Squid have created a beautiful world worth getting lost in, a cause worth fighting for, and a hero worth following."

PC Invasion

85 / 100
"The Pathless is a lovely game that just begs to be explored. The serenity it can provide and the satisfying feeling of locating rewards make it an experience that can be easily...

TrueGaming

80 / 100
"Except for poor stealth sequences, The Pathless is a fascinating and enjoyable experience that strikes the perfect balance between exploration, puzzle solving and combat."

GameMAG

80 / 100
"The Pathless suffers from several things: repetitive puzzles, lack of depth in terms of abilities, complete absence of mini-map and fast-travel, some boring sections, and...
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Relax & enjoy! 58.33%  of players consider this game to be Just Right

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Completionist! 33.33%  of players have Conquered It

The Pathless User Reviews

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User Rating

Average score from 14 ratings
100% of users would recommend this.
4.5

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Good game. Buy it when it's a bit cheaper.

Ulti
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It's pretty fun! The gameplay loop can get stale after a couple hours, but I loved the visuals! Get it on sale if the gameplay looks fun to you!
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Recommended

viv7
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Atmospheric and fun action-adventure game, more of a puzzle gameplay wise. High production values and nice story.
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Recommended

borc
Verified purchase
This game exceeded my expectations. I loved ABZU so when I saw the devs had a new game I was excited. The game is so fast paced and exploration is just tons of fun. The story is a little cliche, but the relationship between the Hunter and the eagle is pretty cool. I definitely recommend this game, especially on sale its a no brainer.
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This game is simply amazing.

Fanatical User
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This game is simply amazing. It's an experience trough art, music, gameplay and story bits uncovering what happened to the world. I highly recommend this, while short, it's pretty calming.
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Recommended

Willhelm
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Beautiful game! The soundtrack and design are amazing, had a lot of fun with the game.
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Recommended

Fanatical User
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The gameplay is very smooth and its a fun time moving across the world. The artstyle is unique and refreshing and the soundtrack with the aesthetics makes this a pleaser. Cutscenes aren't skippable though and while there are some fun unique puzzles, there are a lot of recycled puzzles across the game. Recycled puzzles are necessarily bad but completionists will get bored eveuntually.
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Recommended

Michelle
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Satisfying movement mechanics and beautiful graphics
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Frequently Asked Questions

Somewhere in the middle. 33% of GameFAQs users said The Pathless is Simple or Easy. 58% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right. 8% of GameFAQs users said The Pathless is Tough or Unforgiving.
According to PEGI, The Pathless is suitable for players aged 12 and above.
Yes, The Pathless is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that The Pathless is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure.
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space
The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 15 hours.
Yes, The Pathless has broad critical consensus. 84% of critics on Metacritic recommend The Pathless. The Metascore is 81 out of 100.
100% of Fanatical users recommend The Pathless. The average review score is 4.5/5
Yes, 100% of Fanatical users and 84% of critics on Metacritic recommend The Pathless.
The Pathless was released on November 16, 2021
The Pathless is published by Annapurna Interactive
The Pathless was developed by Giant Squid
Fanatical users tagged The Pathless as Adventure, Exploration, 3D Platformer, and Action-Adventure
Fanatical users tagged The Pathless as Female Protagonist, Stylized, Nature, and Atmospheric
Yes. Fanatical users tagged The Pathless as having Singleplayer
Yes, Fanatical users tagged The Pathless as Adventure
Yes, Fanatical users tagged The Pathless as Exploration
Yes, Fanatical users tagged The Pathless as 3D Platformer

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© 2021 Created and developed by Giant Squid, LLC. Published by Annapurna Interactive under exclusive license. All rights reserved. Giant Squid, the Giant Squid logo and the The Pathless logo are trademarks of Giant Squid, LLC. All rights reserved.

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