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Path To Ruin

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59%Game Brain Score
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100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Path To Ruin is a single player role playing game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by brainwave23 and was released on October 7, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

From Gulag To Glory! Sub-human inmates Mallet and Barrow are about to unwittingly embark on an adventure that will lead them out of the gulag and into the wide-open world that they know absolutely nothing about! Help guide them through unknown territories as they battle ferocious blood-thirsty monsters, meet new friends, explore abandoned ruins, and gain assistance from the gods themselves! Clas…

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story4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful custom art and a unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy elements, creating an engaging and visually appealing world.
  • The story is captivating and humorous, with well-developed characters that provide a mix of charm and depth.
  • Gameplay mechanics are balanced and enjoyable, with easy controls and a fun turn-based combat system that allows for strategic play.
  • The game is currently quite short, leaving players wanting more as the journey comes to an abrupt end.
  • The pacing can be slow at times, which may deter some players from fully engaging with the experience.
  • As an early access title, it may lack some content and polish that players expect from a fully released game.
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Path to Ruin" is praised for its unique blend of familiar and refreshing elements, focusing on the characters Mallet and Barrow, who grow up in captivity. Players appreciate the well-defined personalities and character progression, alongside engaging gameplay and appealing sprite work. Overall, the narrative is described as lovely and compelling, making it a standout aspect of the game.

    • “If you like games with a great story and character progression, then you found the right title.”
    • “The story so far is unique, a nice blend of the familiar mixed with something new and completely refreshing in RPGs.”
    • “It's super fun to play, the music is amazing, controls and interactions in the game are very easy-going, the characters are identifiable, and the story and personalities of everyone are well distinguished!”
    • “Path to Ruin tells the story of Mallet (goes by 'Mal') and Barrow, who grew up in captivity in a gulag.”
    • “The story and personalities of everyone are well distinguished!”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, featuring unique and fitting tunes that complement the game's atmosphere. Players appreciate the blend of chill and mysterious sounds that align well with the characters and story, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive gameplay experience.

    • “Its super fun to play, the music is amazing, controls and interactions in the game are very easy-going, the characters are identifiable, and the story and personalities of everyone are well distinguished!”
    • “The music is quite good too, with some tunes that are kind of chill and mysterious that fit the world perfectly.”
    • “I enjoyed the unique looks the characters have along with the custom music.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game feature a charming hand-drawn art style that evolves positively as players progress, creating a quirky and intriguing world. While the initial pace may feel slow, the unique visual presentation is well-received and adds to the overall appeal of the game.

    • “Really love the art style and the world is like that perfect amount of weird and interesting.”
    • “Great custom art style.”
    • “A very simple RPG with some hand-drawn characters and artwork - seems to get better the further you get.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is highlighted through engaging character interactions that frequently elicit laughter, making it both captivating and entertaining. Overall, players appreciate its strong sense of humor.

    • “The character interactions are great, and I found myself laughing pretty often.”
    • “Engaging, humorous, and captivating.”
    • “The game has a good sense of humor too.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by balanced mechanics and a traditional turn-based RPG style, offering a tough yet fair challenge. A unique twist is introduced through the main character, Mal, who embodies a black mage archetype, making typically overlooked spells surprisingly effective and integral to gameplay.

    • “Balanced mechanics, tough but fair.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, it's a traditional turn-based RPG that plays pretty much how you would expect. However, for a nice twist, the main character, Mal, is not a fighter but a black mage archetype, with his first spell being one I would usually ignore in a game, but in this, it is very useful.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, it's a traditional turn-based RPG that plays pretty much how you would expect, but for a nice twist, the main character Mal is not a fighter but a black mage archetype. His first spell is one I would usually ignore in a game, but in this, it is very useful.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks innovation, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “While the mechanics are straightforward, they often feel clunky and unrefined, detracting from the overall experience.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features engaging characters and clever writing set in a unique sci-fantasy dystopian world, offering a refreshing departure from typical character design tropes.

    • “It has some fun characters and writing with an intriguing premise, a sort of sci-fi fantasy dystopian world, at least for day one. It breaks away from the normal tropes with its character design.”
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Path To Ruin is a role playing game with fantasy and comedy themes.

Path To Ruin is available on PC, Windows and Xbox.

Path To Ruin was released on October 7, 2022.

Path To Ruin was developed by brainwave23.

Path To Ruin has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Path To Ruin is a single player game.

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