The Pathless
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About The Pathless
Giant Squid released The Pathless on November 12, 2020 under Annapurna Interactive. This indie title blends adventure and role-playing elements into a single-player experience available across nearly every major platform from PS4 to Switch and iOS. You play as the Hunter, an archer bound to an eagle companion tasked with clearing a dark curse from a mysterious island. The story avoids heavy dialogue in favor of environmental storytelling and fluid movement. It feels like a mythic fable brought to life through action mechanics rather than traditional cutscenes. The game challenges you to master your bow while navigating a world where nature itself seems hostile.
Gameplay
Most of your time is spent sprinting, climbing, and gliding across the island landscape with the eagle at your side. You never stop moving unless you are looting or aiming. Combat revolves entirely around precision archery where you must dodge spirit attacks while returning fire. The eagle acts as both a scout and a weapon that can dive bomb enemies. You spend minutes hunting specific beasts to unlock upgrades and finding hidden ruins that reveal lore fragments. The controls feel tight, allowing for quick directional changes mid-air or on the ground. Sessions often involve chasing down elusive targets rather than grinding through standard enemy camps. You rely on the eagle to mark weak points before striking with your bow.
What Players Think
PlayPile data shows a Metacritic score of 78 out of 100 based on early reviews. Community members report an average playtime of 14 hours for a main story run. Completion rates sit at 62 percent among users who reached the credits. Review snippets frequently mention the movement system as the strongest point while criticizing the short length. The dominant community mood is "Satisfied" with a secondary "Nostalgic" vibe appearing in late reviews. Players note that 850 total achievements are available, though many require hidden collectibles. Only 34 percent of users managed to find every eagle feather without a guide. Critiques often highlight the lack of multiplayer options as a missed opportunity for sharing discoveries.
PlayPile's Take
The Pathless is worth the purchase if you value fluid movement over complex RPG systems. The $20 price point on PC makes it an easy buy compared to full retail titles. You should expect a 14-hour experience that ends quickly once the credits roll. The achievement list offers some extra content for completionists but lacks deep replayability. Giant Squid delivered a polished package that feels fresh despite its linear structure. Skip this if you need long campaign hours or complex skill trees. Play it instead if you want a focused archery game with stunning visuals and no microtransactions.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
80.9
RAWG Rating
3.9
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