All in all I really enjoyed the story that The Pathless had to tell, but I just really wish there was more “meat” on the bone.

Sometimes these bodies offer hints to the current puzzle, sometimes just some narrative backfill.

Most of the story beats in the game come from the spirits of recently deceased priests scattered around the game world. Over the course of the 6 hour (or so) journey you’ll not only befriend the eagle (now a much more portable size) but you’ll also learn about The Tall Ones, their influence over the world around them, and the Godslayer who has cursed their world to destruction. That visual statement, and a brief nod from our winged friend, are the only direction provided before the player is turned loose to their own devices. While it’s certainly a world worth exploring, I can’t help but wish there had been a little bit more to find.Īs our story begins, The Hunter has to rescue a giant eagle clearly struggling under a powerful curse. This action plays out across an absolutely stunning open world that benefits greatly from the architectural power of this new console generation. The Pathless, the new adventure from ABZU developer Giant Squid, follows The Hunter as she free-runs her way across a corrupted world (with some help from an eagle friend and her trusty bow) to free the land from the Godslayer’s corruption. Tucked within the PS5 launch lineup however, is an indie game that certainly sets itself apart from the rest of the selection on offer. A new Assassins Creed, Miles Morales, Demon’s Souls…games that not only wield a AAA budget, but also a AAA expense on your free time. With the PlayStation 5 finally upon us, there are some heavy hitters in the launch day lineup that command attention.

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