A Twisted Path to Renown

61%
Game Brain Score Based on 364 reviews
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  • optimization
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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.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

61%
Audience ScoreBased on 364 reviews
gameplay19 positive mentions
optimization6 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 actively engaged with the community, frequently releasing updates and responding to player feedback, which shows their commitment to improving the game.
  • The crafting system is in-depth, allowing players to customize weapons and gear, adding a layer of strategy to gameplay.
  • The game is currently plagued by optimization issues, bugs, and poor AI behavior, making it frustrating for players, especially newcomers.
  • The learning curve is steep, with little guidance provided, which can lead to confusion and a sense of being overwhelmed for new players.
  • The extraction mechanics can be punishing, with timed extracts and the need for specific items, which can lead to frustrating experiences during raids.
  • gameplay97 mentions

    The gameplay of this game is characterized by a mix of deep mechanics and a steep learning curve, which can be both rewarding and frustrating for players. While some appreciate the unique survival elements and intricate weapon mechanics, many criticize the clunky controls, unreliable AI, and punishing resource management systems that detract from the overall experience. Despite its potential and engaging core loop, the game suffers from technical issues and a lack of clear guidance, making it less accessible for newcomers.

    • “This game is fundamentally unique, but the gameplay is a disaster, bad servers, extremely bad entry, too many bugs, people who have been playing it for a long time are chasing newbies, very PvE heavy because you need pretty much everything and some things are so rare and difficult to get, the older players just wait for the shots to start somewhere and then immediately run there to kill the players...impossible to move forward sensibly.”
    • “The game needs proper adjustments, for sure, but its mechanics are working and its loop is an addictive and engaging experience once you climb the steep learning curve.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “Gameplay is a mess.”
    • “Great concept for the game but overall gameplay is 100% janky, wonky, clunky steaming pile of trash.”
  • graphics23 mentions

    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.”
  • optimization12 mentions

    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 core performance 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.”
    • “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.”
  • stability11 mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the experience despite encountering numerous bugs and glitches, while others report severe issues such as crashes and game-breaking errors. While there is optimism about the game's potential due to an active development team, many users advise against purchasing it in its current state, citing significant stability problems that hinder gameplay. Overall, the game is still considered a work in progress, with a need for substantial improvements before it can be fully recommended.

    • “It's a nice, rewarding game and runs great.”
    • “The game has excellent stability, with minimal crashes or bugs.”
    • “I appreciate how smoothly everything runs; it really enhances the overall experience.”
    • “Game either boots me off the server with a photon cloud error, or it freezes and crashes.”
    • “This game is very buggy, boring, and has bulky menus.”
    • “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, or 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.”
  • story11 mentions

    The game's story is set in the late 1800s and features a mix of old-western themes with a quest system that encourages exploration and engagement. While some players find the quest mechanics and travel times frustrating, others appreciate the depth of the crafting system and the rewarding gameplay that comes from completing missions. Overall, the narrative experience is enhanced by a supportive development team and ongoing improvements, making for an exhilarating journey despite some gameplay challenges.

    • “Want a great late 1800s story?”
    • “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.”
    • “Gray zone has WoW-style quests which suck really bad with travel time issues.”
    • “There is a quest for rabbits but I haven't seen a single rabbit in the game.”
    • “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 1 of each by just playing the game.”
  • monetization9 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many users labeling it as a "cash grab" that prioritizes profit over quality. Concerns have been raised about the developers' focus on releasing new titles instead of improving existing ones, leading to skepticism about the game's future potential. Overall, players express a desire for significant improvements before considering any financial investment.

    • “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 three 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.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional comedy stemming from numerous bugs and frustrating gameplay mechanics, which lead to hilariously chaotic situations. While some players find moments of genuine amusement, such as the intoxication effects, the overwhelming presence of game-breaking issues detracts from the overall experience, leaving a sense of irony in the humor. Overall, the game offers a "hilariously frustrating adventure," but many recommend waiting for improvements before diving in.

    • “There are also other parts to the game such as you can become intoxicated and end up swaying around with blurry vision, which I thought was hilarious.”
    • “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.”
    • “This game has so many bugs it's not funny!”
    • “I'm laughing, but it's not funny.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its immersive old west setting, detailed environments, and strong sound design, creating a fun world for exploration and combat. However, some players feel that while the concept is strong, other elements of the game feel underdeveloped and clumsy. Overall, the atmosphere is a highlight, enhancing 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.”
    • “I like the map, the old west atmosphere and gunplay, and the persistent servers.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding elements, such as stash management, auctioning, crafting, and farming, to be enjoyable and rewarding. The inclusion of events enhances the experience by providing opportunities to earn money through farming dig site locations, adding both excitement and satisfaction to the grind.

  • replayability1 mentions

    Players find the game highly replayable, often dedicating daily time to it, and appreciate the ongoing roadmap that enhances its longevity and playability.

    • “The little free time I have is spent playing this game every day, and the roadmap just makes it more engaging going forward.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, thanks to the variety of choices and outcomes.”
    • “The game offers so many different paths and strategies that I find myself coming back for more.”
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Play time

45hMedian play time
155hAverage play time
2-158hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 9 analyzed playthroughs

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