Pathway
Last updated: 2026-02-12
- Praised pixel art style
- Indiana Jones-inspired adventure
- Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- Combat is repetitive and boring
- Limited content and variety
- Lack of enemy variety
Emotions
Players feel let down by the game's repetitive combat and lack of depth in both gameplay and story. The late-game content and endings are particularly criticized for being shallow and uninspired, with many mechanics feeling too simple or poorly balanced.
Players are frustrated by the game's counterintuitive mechanics, such as cover systems and UI issues. Frequent crashes, glitches, and a steep difficulty curve also contribute to this frustration, along with repetitive and tedious gameplay elements.
Players enjoy the game's pixel art, music, and overall atmosphere, finding it fun and engaging. The variety of characters, abilities, and enemies, along with the game's casual and family-friendly nature, contribute to a positive experience.
The repetitive nature of combat and overworld events leads to boredom. Players find the gameplay loop monotonous and uninteresting, with combat being particularly shallow and dull.
Players appreciate the game's balanced progression and atmosphere. The graphics and combat subtleties are also highlighted as positive aspects.
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 74%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 26%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 51%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 49%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 423
- Negative points
- 405
- Gameplay points
- 405
- Perf. points
- 28
- Rec. points
- 27
- Misc points
- 4
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Praised pixel art style
| Players consistently praised the game's pixel art style, highlighting its quality, beauty, and the effective use of light and shadow effects. The graphics were described as well-made, gorgeous, and reminiscent of SNES games, contributing to a nostalgic atmosphere. | 68% |
Indiana Jones-inspired adventure
| The game captures the essence of Indiana Jones, with players noting the ambiance, story, and setting as reminiscent of the iconic adventure movies. This theme was well-received and contributed to the game's nostalgic feel. | 36% |
Fun and enjoyable gameplay
| Players described the game as fun, casual, and enjoyable, with a mix of adventure and tactics. The light and engaging nature of the game was highlighted as a positive aspect. | 30% |
Unique character abilities
| Players appreciated the variety of characters and their unique abilities. The game offers a diverse cast of characters with different skills, adding depth and replayability. | 29% |
Progression and unlocks
| Characters retain experience and items between runs, allowing for progression and unlocks. Players noted that this feature adds depth and encourages continued play. | 19% |
Great atmosphere
| The game's atmosphere was praised for being strong and reminiscent of 1990s adventure films. Players appreciated the immersive and nostalgic feel created by the game's ambiance. | 17% |
Fitting and decent music
| The music in the game was noted to fit the theme well and was described as decent. Players appreciated the soundtrack for complementing the game's atmosphere and visuals. | 16% |