Pathfinder Adventures

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"Pathfinder Adventures is a digital card game based on the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, where players cooperatively battle monsters and acquire new skills, items, and allies. Your character develops by improving stats and customizing your deck through adventures. The game is free to play with optional in-app purchases, and can be enjoyed solo or with others via pass-and-play."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,190 reviews

story52 positive mentions

stability234 negative mentions

Great adaptation of the Pathfinder card game with engaging gameplay and beautiful artwork.
Offers a challenging experience that rewards strategic thinking and deck management.
Allows players to earn in-game currency through gameplay, making it possible to unlock content without spending real money.

Significant paywall after the initial content, requiring real money for further adventures and characters.
Frequent bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including freezing and unresponsive controls.
Steep learning curve that may frustrate new players, especially those unfamiliar with the tabletop version.

story
462 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
86%
3%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and character development, particularly in the "Rise of the Runelords" campaign. However, the progression is heavily gated by a paywall, limiting access to further missions and characters after the initial free content, which has frustrated many users. Additionally, numerous bugs and technical issues have hindered gameplay, leading to a negative impact on the overall experience of the story mode.
- “I honestly think the storyline content is entirely worth what it costs though.”
- “The story cutscenes are really cool and a nice touch for the immersion/RPG element of the game.”
- “A rich story, beautiful art, good balance and gameplay.”
- “Thanks for the 3 mission tutorial and flat out wasting my time.”
- “Be aware it walks you through the lengthy process of learning the game, gives you 1 undermanned mission and then asks for over $20 to buy the next part if you want to continue.”
- “The story is a bit lacking, mostly around the writing.”
gameplay
278 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
53%
9%
The gameplay of the game is generally described as enjoyable and engaging, with intuitive mechanics that can be fun once mastered. However, many players express frustration over the significant paywalls and microtransactions that limit progression and character options, making it difficult to fully experience the game without spending money. Additionally, the tutorial is often criticized for being confusing and not adequately explaining the complex mechanics, leading to a steep learning curve for new players.
- “Enjoyable gameplay, pretty intuitive design, and a generally fun game to play.”
- “The gameplay is excellent and is quite complex but very rewarding if you have multiple party members.”
- “Great gameplay just needs more actual content... I enjoyed the starter characters but I wish they gave us more choices in who we are.”
- “But it only has about 6 hours of gameplay before you reach a pay wall that completely blocks progression.”
- “The tutorial is confusing and doesn't explain any of the many gameplay systems with any clarity, and grinding is required for everything.”
- “The mechanics are convoluted as hell.”
stability
238 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
98%
The game is plagued by numerous stability issues, including frequent freezes, graphical glitches, and unresponsive UI elements, which significantly detract from the overall experience. While some players report that minor bugs can be temporarily resolved by restarting the app, many express frustration over game-breaking glitches that hinder progress. Overall, the game's stability remains a major concern, with many users calling it a "buggy mess."
- “Bug free since updates.”
- “No glitches for me, very simple, addictive.”
- “No glitches to be seen so far.”
- “Too buggy to remain fun.”
- “This game is a buggy mess that no longer updates and has most things locked behind a paywall, but despite all this it is massively fun.”
- “The game is buggy as hell in its current state, but since the devs have mostly acknowledged the issue, I will look forward to the next update.”
monetization
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
67%
18%
The monetization model of the game has received significant criticism, with many users expressing frustration over the prevalence of microtransactions and paywalls that hinder gameplay progression. While some players appreciate the option to earn in-game currency, the overall sentiment leans towards viewing the monetization as a cash grab, with calls for a more straightforward pricing structure instead of constant in-app purchases. Despite the engaging gameplay, the heavy reliance on microtransactions has left many feeling that the game prioritizes profit over player experience.
- “I can understand having microtransactions in mobile gaming, I do... but it feels excessive in this game.”
- “The only way I would play this game would be if constant microtransactions and paywalls were removed and you could buy characters and adventures with in-game currency instead, which in my opinion would probably make more money.”
- “It does have in-app purchases, but most things can be bought by grinding in-game currency, so it's the standard trade-off of time or money.”
- “I was expecting a paywall somewhere, but not that steep considering you have to keep paying to get the rest of the game + microtransactions everywhere.”
- “Great game ruined by money; you can buy literally nothing but cosmetics with in-game currency, everything else is cash money. Cool game ruined by cash grabbing.”
- “Fun game but the paywall with no way to bypass it with in-game currency makes this game feel like a cash grab.”
grinding
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The reviews indicate that grinding in the game is a mixed experience; while some players find it tedious and overly complicated, others appreciate that it allows for free access to content without mandatory purchases. Many users express frustration with the amount of grinding required to unlock characters and features, labeling it as a cash grab, while a few enjoy the challenge and find the gameplay engaging enough to make the grinding feel less burdensome. Overall, the consensus suggests that while grinding is necessary, its enjoyment largely depends on individual player preferences.
- “No grinding for in-game gold, either.”
- “No tedious grinding.”
- “I'm not grinding for hours just to determine that, though.”
- “After 45 minutes of tutorial grinding, I was very disappointed to find that the gameplay continued to be dry.”
- “Purposefully grindy to try to force currency purchase.”
- “Overall great game, a bit too grindy when playing free-to-play, but clearly a lot of work went into the game so it's understandable to bar access to content behind paywalls unless you sink a lot of time into grinding.”
graphics
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
30%
5%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and original artwork, with many users highlighting the captivating visuals and engaging design. However, some players report minor graphical bugs and glitches, as well as performance issues on older devices. Overall, while the graphics are considered excellent and enhance the gameplay experience, there are occasional complaints about lag and interface problems.
- “It's beautiful, with great original artwork, and decent sound.”
- “Gorgeous graphics, different characters with really different flavors, seemingly engaging rule system that you feel will be worth diving into.”
- “The artwork for the game is fantastic, as standard Pathfinder paintings illustrate the fantastical adventures your characters take on.”
- “There are rather a number of graphical bugs/glitches and other minor bugs, although this doesn't distract too much.”
- “The completion graphics start and my tablet hard-reboots.”
- “This is just lazy programming and non-animated graphics.”
replayability
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
51%
8%
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players highlighting the depth of gameplay, diverse playstyles, and immersive dialogue as key factors. However, some users expressed disappointment over the removal of quest mode, which significantly diminished replay value for them. Despite this, the game still offers a variety of challenges and randomized elements that contribute to its replayability.
- “Great game with lots of depth and replayability.”
- “Gameplay is fun and leaves a lot of replayability with the differences between playstyles and dialogue between the characters and even allies in your deck, which I found very immersive.”
- “It is quick to play with endless replayability as the levels are never the same.”
- “Replayability is gone.”
- “The first and primary reason I could no longer say this is a 5-star game is the removal of quest mode; there is only so much replay value in playing the same adventure paths or scenarios over and over, but quest mode brought a fresh dynamic element to the game which kept me playing since it offered something different each time.”
- “Unfortunately they removed quest mode which made the game infinitely replayable.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
60%
12%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many users noting its catchiness and emotional depth. However, some players have reported technical issues, such as the game muting other audio apps and occasional music interruptions. Overall, the musical score is considered a strong aspect of the game, complementing its artwork and gameplay effectively.
- “The musical score and sound are superb.”
- “Love the music and atmosphere!”
- “The background music draws you deeper into the setting, as does the dialogue that changes based on your characters and what cards they have.”
- “Why does this game mute all my other apps' audio until it's done? I can't listen to my own podcasts or music.”
- “The recent patch has made the game audio focus aggressively prioritized over other apps, making it impossible to listen to my own music or podcast while having the game as the active app.”
- “The game has some technical issues with loss of music if you receive any notification; it is also a bit too hard, especially since it gets difficult when you are still in your first mission, which doesn't make sense.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky card mechanics and amusing character interactions, which can lead to both ridiculous and entertaining scenarios. Players appreciate the engaging story and polished art, though some find the design choices, like adding challenging party members, to be humorously flawed. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with gameplay, providing funny moments throughout.
- “If it were not utterly ridiculous, it would be plain funny.”
- “Also, appreciate the story and character personality additions (as well as some funny interactions that can occur if you have the right sets of characters when you complete certain scenarios).”
- “Funny interactions in the cut scenes.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players appreciate the engaging character dialogue and meaningful choices that enhance their connection to the gameplay, others find the overall experience frustrating due to technical issues and a lack of compelling narrative, leading to a diminished emotional investment.
- “I enjoyed the character dialogue, and there were choices I could make in gameplay which made me feel like I wasn't just milling through decks like an automaton.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs well for some players, others report needing a powerful device and experiencing bugs, particularly in the last adventure campaign. There are suggestions for performance tweaks and settings adjustments to improve the experience, indicating that further optimization is still needed.
- “Maybe there's a setting that will make the game run a little easier in the settings, or maybe it's just an optimization thing, but otherwise, the game runs great.”
- “Could use a couple of performance tweaks, but I haven't been able to put it down yet.”
- “It still needs optimization.”
- “Quite optimized, but I encountered some bugs, most of them occurring in the last adventure campaign.”
- “Could use a couple of performance tweaks, but haven't been able to put it down yet.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Reviewers highlight that the game features beautiful and less restrictive character designs, contributing to an engaging and visually appealing experience. The character development is noted as a strong point, enhancing the strategic challenge and overall entertainment value of the game.
- “The art is beautiful and the character designs are gorgeous!”
- “Very entertaining, strategically challenging, and great character development.”
- “Addictive card game offering character development.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression throughout the game.”
- “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, making it hard to connect with them.”
- “The choices I made during character development didn't seem to have any real impact on the story or gameplay.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, particularly for its engaging music and immersive environment, which enhance the overall experience. Players find the digital version more accessible and enjoyable compared to the physical card game, despite initial challenges.
- “Love the music and atmosphere!”
- “I struggled with the physical card game, I'll not lie, but this digital incarnation is very atmospheric and easier to understand after some trial and error.”