The Pathless
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Critic Reviews for The Pathless
Vast maps bring out the best in this sparse yet memorable adventure.
The Pathless combines a simple but fun movement system and a world brimming with secrets to uncover.
A smooth and mesmerising experience that includes nothing it doesn't need.
The Pathless is clearly one of the better early PlayStation 5 games, though it has some issues with repetitive content and padding.
The Pathless switches effortlessly between relaxing exploration and exhilarating story moments, and it's altogether incredible.
Clocking in at roughly seven hours, don't be surprised if you complete it in one or two sessions. It's a hard game to put down
Open-world exploration is the central idea and purpose of The Pathless, and its beautiful world rewards embracing your wanderlust.
I hope it’s clear that I really enjoyed The Pathless, a game that prior to playing hadn’t really caught my eye. I hope it isn’t lost amongst the PS5’s bigger, noisier releases, as it’s something different and uplifting. It’s rare to find such tension and threat in a game that’s also so peaceful, but Giant Squid has managed it. In truth we could all do with a bit of light in our lives at the moment.
