Path of Ra
- December 5, 2022
- Oneiric Tales
Get on Steam"Path of Ra" is a swipe-based puzzle game set in Ancient Egypt, where you guide a Pharaoh's soul to collect heart fragments on hieroglyphic-inspired murals. With over 60 levels, the game offers a challenging experience with its unique aesthetic and original soundtrack, designed for anyone to play. Headphones are recommended for full immersion into the mystical atmosphere.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Beautifully illustrated with hand-painted graphics and a captivating soundtrack.
- Clever level designs with a variety of mechanics that increase puzzle complexity.
- Includes quality of life features such as a hint system, multiple language options, and accessibility settings.
- The game is relatively short, taking around 2-4 hours to complete.
- Lacks mid-level saving options, which may be inconvenient for some players.
- Limited replay value, with most achievements requiring replaying earlier levels.
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a brilliant soundtrack with three volume options, enhancing the overall experience with beautiful and subtly dark tones. While some players appreciate the effort and artistry behind the music, others find it somewhat generic, particularly from a cultural perspective. Overall, the soundtrack is considered enjoyable, complementing the game's graphics and atmosphere.
“Beautiful music.”
“Brilliant soundtrack.”
“Accompanied with subtle music, there was a slightly dark tone to the journey.”
“The music volume options are limited, making it hard to find the right balance.”
“The accompanying music has a slightly dark tone, which can feel out of place during the journey.”
“While the music is subtle, it often fades into the background and fails to enhance the experience.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their hand-painted art style, with well-executed cut scenes that enhance the overall visual experience. Players find the artwork charming and visually appealing, although some feel the soundtrack is somewhat generic. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's engaging atmosphere.
“Graphics are all hand-painted, including the cut scenes.”
“The art style is great and the cut scenes are really well done too.”
“This Egyptian puzzle is charming and challenging; sound and graphics are beautiful and easy on the eye/ear.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game feel unpolished.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a wordless animated story that progresses through 66 levels, with 60/61 dedicated to puzzles and the remainder showcasing cinematic sequences that depict the pharaoh's life events leading to his demise. The integration of storytelling through visuals enhances the overall experience, providing a rich narrative backdrop to the gameplay.
“Although the game has 66 levels, there are only 60/61 puzzles, as the other levels are taken up with story animations and an initial prologue in writing.”
“Although the game has 66 levels, there are only 60 or 61 puzzles, as the other levels are taken up with story animations and the initial prologue in writing.”
“There is an animated story (without words) that unfolds throughout the game.”
“As we play, we also get to watch beautiful cinematics showing us the pharaoh's life story events that led to his death.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a progression of new mechanics that enhance puzzle complexity, similar to tile-swapping mechanics found in "The Pedestrian." Players appreciate the variety of gameplay elements and puzzles, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
“This game has the same mechanics as The Pedestrian, where you swap tiles to allow the pharaoh to go from A to B.”
“I picked up the full game during the sale and am really enjoying the various gameplay mechanics and puzzles!”
“This game has the same mechanics as The Pedestrian, where you swap tiles to allow the pharaoh to go from point A to point B.”
“New mechanics are introduced as we progress, which increases the puzzles' complexity.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting the impressive polish and attention to detail from the small studio, resulting in a bug-free experience that enhances immersion.
“This is the first game of a small studio, and they did a stellar job in producing a very polished atmospheric game with no bugs!”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world and making every moment feel significant.”
“From the haunting sound design to the beautifully crafted environments, the atmosphere truly sets this game apart.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers minimal replayability, with most players noting that the only incentive to replay is to achieve the final milestone of completing 100 levels.
“There is almost no replay value except for the last achievement: 'finishing 100 levels'.”
“Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for improved stability, noting that while the current game shows promise, it feels more like an early effort from a developing studio. They hope for future releases to be more polished and free of bugs.
“Overall, I think this is more about supporting a growing developer, and I'm looking forward to more games that are bug-free and polished when released.”
