- March 18, 2009
- Tale of Tales
- 9h median play time
The Path
Platforms
About
The Path is a horror game based on Little Red Riding Hood, where six sisters must journey through a forest to their sick grandmother's house while staying on the path. However, the game encourages players to break rules and explore, resulting in different outcomes and experiences. It's a game about making choices, accepting consequences, and embracing life, even if it means accepting death.











- The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, with a unique art style and an unsettling soundtrack that enhances the experience.
- Each of the six sisters has a distinct personality and story, allowing for deep emotional engagement and exploration of themes related to growing up and loss of innocence.
- The Path encourages players to interpret the story and symbolism in their own way, making it a thought-provoking experience that resonates long after playing.
- The gameplay is slow and tedious, with clunky controls that can frustrate players, making exploration feel like a chore rather than an engaging experience.
- There is a lack of clear objectives, which can leave players feeling lost and confused about what to do next, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- The game may be too abstract and vague for some players, leading to a sense of disappointment if they were expecting a more traditional gaming experience.
story
466 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story is a fragmented and abstract retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood tale, focusing on the individual narratives of six girls as they navigate a dark forest. Players are encouraged to piece together the story through exploration and interpretation, leading to a variety of personal insights and theories, though many find the storytelling to be vague and lacking coherence. While some appreciate the artistic and atmospheric elements, others criticize the game for its unclear narrative and minimal gameplay, making it more of an interactive experience than a traditional game.
“If you like creepy ambiance & a carefully crafted art style and a story that you can analyze in different ways, then this game is a hard recommendation.”
“I loved learning about each girl, pondering what her fate was, what her story was, and what her ending meant.”
“The path is definitely one of those games most people might overlook, but for the select few that enjoy the art style and peaceful yet creepy nature of it, it really does offer something unique and creative with how it goes about its story and plot.”
“The story is really bad.”
“This is not a game so much as a picture book of tragedies, and if you just want to see the story unfold, find it on YouTube and save your money.”
“It's poor storytelling with a decent atmosphere... but in the end, it's kinda a let down.”