Path of Sin: Greed
- August 30, 2018
- Cordelia Games
- 5h median play time
"Path of Sin: Greed" is a detective adventure game where players investigate a seemingly straightforward suicide case on a luxurious island owned by a millionaire. As the rookie inspector, players must uncover the twisted family relations of the Bradford family and their hidden motives, as the death may not be as simple as it first appears. The game features a complex story with puzzles and dialogue choices to enhance the player's investigative experience.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and a well-crafted atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- The plot is engaging with interesting characters and a decent amount of twists, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate a good mystery.
- The game offers a variety of puzzles and mini-games, along with multiple difficulty levels, allowing players to tailor their experience.
- The gameplay can be overly straightforward, making it feel too easy for experienced players, with some puzzles lacking challenge.
- There are reports of bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as achievements not unlocking and misclicks causing issues.
- The game may feel short for some players, with a playtime that doesn't justify the price for a single playthrough.
- story166 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of the game is a murder mystery that follows a rookie detective investigating a case on a private island, featuring engaging plot twists and a well-developed narrative. While some players found the plot predictable and the gameplay occasionally tedious, many appreciated the solid voice acting, graphics, and the integration of puzzles that enhance the storytelling experience. Overall, the narrative is described as entertaining and immersive, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
“The story is actually interesting and has plot twists, which is uncommon.”
“Path of Sin: Greed offers you an exciting detective story with surprising twists.”
“The artwork was great, the story was fantastic with lots of twists and turns.”
“I had to play through the story nearly 3 times to get all achievements, which was frustrating.”
“Way too many puzzles that don't add to the story.”
“Controls are clunky and the story does not feel as smooth as other games in the franchise.”
- graphics56 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their beautiful and detailed artwork, which enhances the overall experience. While some reviewers noted that the graphics are not groundbreaking, they are consistent and well-crafted, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere. Overall, players appreciate the visual quality, with many highlighting the impressive art style and the ability to adjust visuals in the options menu.
“Artwork is amazing and brought the game beautifully alive.”
“Graphics were excellent and realistic.”
“The artwork here is fantastic and in HD, fully detailed, and several objects are well-hidden when the time comes to it.”
“The game graphically is just what it is.”
“Overall decent graphics and voicing.”
“Normal graphics, games like these are not meant to look like masterpieces, which is acceptable.”
- music36 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the atmospheric quality and alignment with the detective-mystery theme, others find it repetitive and lacking in variety. Additionally, there are complaints about sound levels, with sound effects often overpowering the music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent, but there is a consensus that it could be improved.
“I liked the story, the graphics, the music, and the voice actors.”
“The sound effects and the background music have good quality and are aligned with the detective-mystery ambience of the game.”
“I actually really like the music and the chime for when a new hidden object puzzle is unlocked.”
“While there is music in this game, I actually was not that fond of it.”
“Feels like better music could be used for the environment.”
“- repetitive music.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring effective navigation mechanics and an investigation element that adds depth to the experience. However, it suffers from repetitive mini-game mechanics and a lack of diverse puzzles, often relying on straightforward "find and use" tasks that could benefit from more creative combinations. Overall, while it stands out among hidden object games, there is room for improvement in puzzle variety and originality.
“Mechanics are good, you have arrows pointing where you can go, a map for easy navigation through the area, and indicators that show you where available actions are.”
“One of the better hidden object games (HOGs) with an investigation mechanic that gives it a bit of extra depth.”
“In terms of gameplay, this suffers from a lot of the puzzles requiring either a blunt object or a lever but being very specific about what they want.”
“There could be more puzzles, and most of the mechanics are 'find something here, use it there' without many of the interesting combinations that some games have.”
“In terms of gameplay, this suffers from a lot of the puzzles requiring either a blunt object or a lever but being very very specific about what they want.”
“A few recycled mini-game mechanics from other Cordelia games.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its engaging sound mixing and atmospheric soundtrack, contributing to a relaxing and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the game's depth, detailed environments, and a cuddly vibe that enhances the overall enjoyment, making it stand out among similar titles.
“I really liked the plot and the sound mixing was fun and created a good atmosphere.”
“Compared to similar style games, it had a nice storyline, nice atmosphere, and had a bit more depth than some others I've played.”
“Lots of detail, a variety of puzzles, and a great relaxing atmosphere.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the bonus chapter to be tedious, despite it providing a conclusion to the story.
“The bonus chapter concludes the story, but it's tedious to complete.”
“The bonus chapter concludes the story, but it's tedious to complete.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, with multiple users indicating that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
“The replay value for this game is low.”
“The replay value for this game is low.”