I never fully mastered the half-fill shot, even despite the PS5’s adaptive triggers offering some haptic indication to let me know when to release. It freed my mind up to think less about the specific points I was shooting at and more about how to move through the gorgeous landscapes ahead of me to create constant, forward momentum. You just need to hold the right trigger down to fill up a meter, or if your timing is good, let it fill up precisely halfway to get even more speed.īy removing the challenge of aiming and instead putting it on button timing and quick thinking as you decide the route you want to carve out, The Pathless goes all in on the idea that getting from point A to B should be fun, fluid, and with as little hindrance as possible. Instead, the forgiving third-person camera lets you swing it around to auto-target gems. The shooting doesn’t require a lot of skill because developer Giant Squid has completely removed the worry of precision aiming. It’s just as well that there’s no fast travel, because skipping the running and gliding would be missing the point. The Hunter is always accompanied by an eagle companion, who can not only carry you across distances by gliding, but also use a limited number of flaps to increase its flight height. Because of this, the sensation of running, of gaining and maintaining speed, is a sheer delight, and that turns the world into something of a playground for how you get around on foot and in the air. This island is filled with floating gems, which you need to shoot with your only weapon, a bow, to gain speed and maintain your flow. Coupled with a simple but engrossing movement mechanic that makes exploration an absolute treat and an orchestral score that elevates the mythic quality of this new world, The Pathless is a journey absolutely worth taking.Īt the heart of The Pathless, and what makes the adventure work so well, is its movement mechanics, which are rather revelatory in their simplicity. Built to satisfy that curiosity, the landscape is filled with engaging environmental puzzles, hidden bits of lore that deepen its main story, and gorgeous landscapes. The Pathless is at its best when it’s living up to its name - as the mysterious Hunter, I found myself most enraptured by this open world when I let my curiosity guide me.
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