Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

About Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous arrives from Owlcat Games as a deep dive into the Pathfinder tabletop universe. Released on September 2, 2021, this single-player adventure lets you step into the boots of a hero facing down the Worldwound. You play on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch to fight demons across a land scarred by an Abyssal rift. The game asks hard questions about morality while letting you build a character from scratch. You lead armies and make choices that ripple through the story. This is a classic isometric role-playing experience where your actions determine if you become a savior or a tyrant. It stands as a massive spiritual successor to Kingmaker but with higher stakes and mythic powers.

Gameplay

You spend most of your time managing a party of companions in a turn-based tactical combat system. Battles require you to position characters carefully, use specific spells, and manage resources like action points. Outside of combat, you navigate dialogue trees that branch based on stats and past decisions. You explore a world map, recruit allies, and handle logistics for your personal army. A unique twist involves choosing one of nine Mythic Paths. These paths unlock godlike abilities that change how you interact with the world and fight enemies. Whether you choose to become an Angel or a Demon Lord alters the available quests and dialogue options. You must balance character building, story progression, and strategic planning during long sessions that demand focus and patience.

What Players Think

PlayPile members rate this title highly at 87.2 out of 100 on IGDB based on 43 ratings. Metacritic users have given it an 81 score. The community moods lean heavily toward "engaged" and "challenging" with an average playtime hovering around 150 hours for a full run-through. Many players report completing the game, though the completion rate drops slightly for those who switch to harder difficulties. Review snippets from our database often mention the sheer length of the content as both a strength and a barrier. Users appreciate the deep character customization but note that the difficulty spikes can be punishing. The achievement list is extensive, reflecting the game's complexity. Only 34 percent of tracked players have unlocked all achievements, proving how much grinding or specific playthroughs are required to see everything.

PlayPile's Take

This game is a serious investment for fans of deep lore and complex mechanics. It costs standard retail prices on most platforms but offers hundreds of hours of content. You should buy it if you enjoy managing large parties and don't mind reading thousands of lines of text. The achievement count shows that finishing everything requires multiple playthroughs to unlock every Mythic Path. Do not expect a fast-paced action game. The combat is slow and methodical. If you want a straightforward story, look elsewhere. This title demands your full attention and rewards persistence with a large narrative that few other RPGs can match.

Storyline

Your path will take you to the Worldwound, where the opening of a rift to the Abyss has unleashed all-consuming terror across the land. For over a century, the neighboring nations have tried to withstand the threat coming from the portal and drive the enemy back, but to little avail. Now you have the chance to put an end to this conflict, but the path to salvation is far from clear-cut. Will you become a shining angel backed by worthy paladins? Or a powerful necromancer with hordes of immortal undead in your thrall? Or something else? Lead your army and challenge the mighty demon lords. Your crusade will set in motion a chain of events that will change the world - and you - forever. Your decisions have more weight than ever before. Your goal is clear, but you must forge your own path to it. Who will die, and who will live? Who will stay, and who will go? Make your choices, and watch the world around you change. A cast of more than 10 unique companions is ready to join your cause. Earn their trust and respect, and they will have your back no matter what dangers lie ahead. And if you get on their bad side, well... Maybe it's time to part ways. Explore nine unique Mythic Paths: obtain extraordinary abilities and shape everything that comes next. Your decisions might transform you into a celestial Angel, a raging Demon, a powerful Lich, a cunning Trickster, an otherworldly Aeon, a rebellious Azata, a wise Gold Dragon, an insatiable Swarm That Walks - or remain mortal and walk the arduous path toward becoming a living Legend.