A Twisted Path to Renown

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"A Twisted Path to Renown" is a survival game set in 1899 America, where players must navigate a harsh wilderness, manage their character's needs, and engage in strategic hunting. The game features a variety of perks and items to help players survive, with Premium and Founder expansion packs available. Every choice made affects the player's story, making for a unique and challenging experience.

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 728 reviews

gameplay38 positive mentions

optimization12 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of extraction shooter mechanics with a western theme, providing a fresh experience for fans of the genre.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and frequently release updates, showing a commitment to improving the game.
The crafting system is in-depth and allows for customization of weapons and gear, enhancing the gameplay experience.

The game is currently plagued by bugs, poor optimization, and AI that can feel overpowered, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There is a steep learning curve with little guidance for new players, making it difficult to understand mechanics and navigate the map.
The extraction system can be confusing and punishing, with timed extracts and requirements that can hinder progress.

gameplay
194 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this game is characterized by a mix of deep mechanics and significant challenges, particularly for new players. While some players appreciate the unique survival elements and intricate weapon mechanics, many criticize the clunky controls, steep learning curve, and frustrating bugs that hinder the experience. Overall, the game offers an engaging core loop that can be rewarding for those willing to invest time, but it remains rough around the edges and may not appeal to everyone.
- “The gameplay is solid; it's better than Tarkov in some ways, in fact.”
- “The mechanics and gameplay loop are very addicting, and I catch myself saying 'one more raid, one more raid' late into the hours of the night.”
- “Despite some areas needing improvement, it’s a worthwhile investment for those seeking hardcore gameplay.”
- “But instead of fixing any of this, they decided to add nuisance mechanics like having to wipe sweat from your brow so your vision doesn't go blurry, and making every single gun incredibly inaccurate with massive MOA so you can't hit the AI who is actively tagging you with every single shot?”
- “Clunky mechanics, rushing bots, very little depth.”
- “Great concept for the game but overall gameplay is 100% janky, wonky, clunky steaming pile of trash.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the immersive environments and stunning visuals, while others criticize the outdated NPC and player textures, as well as rough animations. Overall, the graphics are described as decent to good, but not without notable flaws, particularly in action sequences. Performance is generally stable, with some users achieving high frame rates even on lower settings.
- “Engaging gameplay with stunning graphics, definitely worth a try.”
- “After diving into 'A Twisted Path to Renown' for about four hours, I'm already enamored with its immersive world and stunning graphics.”
- “The detailed environments, from desolate towns to sprawling deserts, are brought to life with impressive graphics and atmospheric sound design.”
- “The graphics, particularly NPC and player textures, are hideously outdated.”
- “The graphics are fair for stills, but rather rough in action; in particular, the animations for holding different guns are truly awful to the point of being silly when watching someone hold a tiny pepper gun like a rifle.”
- “Graphically, the game is okay, but the models all look pretty rough, and I wouldn't be surprised if they were pre-made assets.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including constant lag and crashes, even on high-end hardware. While some users have experienced stable performance, the overall consensus is that the game requires significant development and quality-of-life improvements to address its numerous bugs and server problems.
- “Needs development and optimization, quality of life improvements, but it's a lot of fun to play; it's the easiest extraction looter shooter.”
- “[h2] Server performance: [/h2] Although I haven't logged extensive playtime, I've had no server issues in the five raids I've played.”
- “Performance has been absolutely fine for me; no issues at all. Graphics are good, I like the feel of the guns so far and how this is set in the western frontier.”
- “The game is currently very poorly optimized, many bugs.”
- “Server performance is absolutely terrible with constant lag and stuttering (I'm playing on top-tier hardware so it's not hardware limited), and the devs use the excuse of a 'DDoS attack,' which is likely a lie since the servers have been consistently terrible since release and it's highly doubtful that anyone would coordinate a major DDoS attack for a week+ on a nobody developer and a game no one has heard of.”
- “This game's core performance and features are atrocious, regardless of any promise it might have.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting significant bugs and crashes, including server disconnections and game freezes. While some users have enjoyed the gameplay without issues, others have encountered severe glitches that hinder progress, leading to frustration. Overall, the game is still in early access and requires further development to address these stability concerns, though an active development team and community support offer hope for future improvements.
- “It's a nice rewarding game and runs great.”
- “Game either boots me off the server with a photon cloud error, or it freezes and crashes.”
- “Game is so buggy you are forced to lose; they aren't little bugs like, 'oh that texture looks funny.' No, my gun won't fire, my backpack is broken so I can't even see in it, and even without the game-breaking bugs, the AI are snipers that never miss a shot. Do not buy this game now, or at least wait till they get their act together.”
- “This game is very buggy, boring, and has bulky menus.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is set in the late 1800s and features a mix of old-western PvP elements and a complex quest system that encourages exploration. While some players find the quest mechanics frustrating, particularly with issues like travel time and resource scarcity, others appreciate the rewarding gameplay and the balance between character weight and speed. Overall, the narrative experience is described as rugged and exhilarating, supported by a dedicated development team.
- “The new quest system helps to guide and encourage players to explore the map in an organic and meaningful way.”
- “The combination of old-western PvP, an intricate crafting and quest system, and a supportive dev team makes this game a rugged yet exhilarating journey.”
- “We got a quest system, auction house, numerous balance/gameplay changes that are largely improvements, and there is so much more to come including 2 new maps.”
- “Gray zone has WoW-style quests which are frustrating due to excessive travel time and issues.”
- “There is a quest for rabbits, but I haven't seen a single rabbit in the game.”
- “I can't craft much without taking out a boar or other animal, and there's a quest for rabbit's feet... I've seen exactly one of each by just playing the game.”
monetization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, with many users expressing skepticism about its long-term viability and quality. Despite hopes for improvement post-early access, the game's current state and the developers' focus on releasing multiple titles raise concerns about their commitment to enhancing the original game. Overall, players advise caution and suggest waiting for significant updates before investing.
- “100% a cash grab game.”
- “This game was a cash grab, nothing more, and I 100% believe that it will never be anything more than that.”
- “YouTube searches also make one wonder if this is a cash grab; they stopped working on 'This Land is My Land' because of the war in Ukraine but somehow managed to pump out 3 more games in early access. If they fix the game, great, I hope it becomes something good and I'll buy it again, but until then, I'd stay away from this.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional comedy stemming from numerous bugs and frustrating gameplay mechanics, which lead to moments that are amusing yet aggravating. Players find humor in absurd situations, like becoming intoxicated and swaying around, but overall, the game's technical issues overshadow the comedic elements, leaving many feeling that the experience is more frustrating than funny. Despite its potential for humor, the overwhelming presence of game-breaking bugs detracts from the enjoyment.
- “Whether you're dodging bullet-sponge bandits, paying through the nose to fix your gun, or getting trampled by a boss at every turn, 'a twisted path to renown' promises a hilariously frustrating adventure.”
- “But the game has massive potential and hilarious and exciting moments.”
- “Back to that dusty trail, and see you in the funny papers.”
- “I'm laughing, but it's not funny.”
- “This game has so many bugs it's not funny!”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its immersive old west setting, detailed environments, and impressive graphics, creating a fun world for exploration and combat. However, some players feel that while the concept is strong, other elements of the game feel clumsy and underdeveloped, detracting from the overall experience.
- “It's an atmospheric, fun world to roam around and loot/shoot in.”
- “The detailed environments, from desolate towns to sprawling deserts, are brought to life with impressive graphics and atmospheric sound design.”
- “The concept and the western atmosphere are great.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding mechanics, particularly in stash management, auctioning, crafting, and farming, to be enjoyable and rewarding. The addition of events enhances the experience, making it easier to earn in-game currency through activities like farming dig site locations.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly replayable, often dedicating daily time to it, and appreciate the ongoing roadmap that enhances its longevity and playability.
- “The very little free time I have is spent playing this game every day, and the roadmap just makes it more enjoyable going forward.”