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The Path of Motus

The Path of Motus has a message. I’m just not sure who it’s for.
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45%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, replayability
75% User Score Based on 12 reviews
Critic Score 44%Based on 7 reviews

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The Path of Motus is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Gonçalo Antunes and was released on July 17, 2018. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Will you let other people stop you from pursuing your dreams? The Path of Motus is a game where words hurt.... literally.

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gameplay3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The Path of Motus features a meaningful anti-bullying message that resonates with players, encouraging perseverance and empathy.
  • The game has vibrant art, solid level design, and a compelling story that engages players emotionally.
  • Puzzles are creatively integrated into the gameplay, providing a mix of challenge and enjoyment while supporting the game's themes.
  • The game is relatively short, with many players feeling it can be completed in under two hours, leading to concerns about replay value.
  • Some players found the controls to be clunky and awkward, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • The gameplay can feel disjointed at times, with unclear mechanics and a target audience that may not be well-defined.
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a heartfelt exploration of personal growth and the pursuit of dreams, featuring a young protagonist, Motus, who embarks on a whimsical quest despite societal pressures to conform. With a compelling narrative that adapts to player choices, it offers multiple endings and conveys a meaningful message about resilience and positivity. The vibrant art style and engaging soundtrack enhance the overall storytelling experience, making it both enjoyable and relatable.

    • “It has good graphics, a compelling story, and a nice soundtrack to go along with your journey, and the level design is solid.”
    • “Now, if you flip it around a little, this is a story about chasing your dreams, not getting put down by others, not giving in to negativity, and not just stopping what you're doing because other people say so.”
    • “While you go through the story, your player's personality changes in response to your actions, leading to more than one ending, but it's short.”
    • “These games were bright and cheerful, with friendly characters and extremely simple storylines.”
    • “Motus’s father tells him that his quest is a silly idea compared to the practical alternative of pursuing a 'career' in farming, which struck me as humorous but also similar to growing up in real life.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by the introduction of new mechanics even late in the game, providing a fresh challenge, while the overall experience is described as relaxing with solid mechanics. However, some players find issues with clunky controls and disjointed writing, suggesting that the gameplay could benefit from a more cohesive structure to effectively support its themes.

    • “Even after you're almost done with the game, it introduces new mechanics to help you overcome obstacles that you had at your disposal all along.”
    • “A relaxing game that explores the idea of bullying; the art is nice too, and the mechanics feel solid.”
    • “Some players may not appreciate the interpersonal message here, but it doesn't get in the way of gameplay.”
    • “Even after you're almost done with the game, it introduces new mechanics to pass some troubling obstacles that you had at your disposal all along.”
    • “But its arguments need to be embedded within a more rigorous gameplay structure if they're to truly land.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability, providing only a small incentive for players to return, which may not sustain long-term engagement.

    • “There is a small amount of replay value, but nothing that will keep you engaged for hours on end.”
    • “The game lacks the depth needed for meaningful replayability.”
    • “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their vibrant art style, complementing the game's compelling story and solid level design. Overall, the visuals enhance the gaming experience, making it visually appealing and engaging.

    • “It has good graphics, a compelling story, and a nice soundtrack to go along with your journey, and the level design is solid.”
    • “The story contains a meaningful message, easy to grasp controls, and a vibrant art style.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for complementing the compelling story and enhancing the overall experience, contributing positively to the journey and level design.

    • “It has good graphics, a compelling story, and a nice soundtrack to go along with your journey.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be humorously reflective of real-life choices, as illustrated by Motus's father's dismissal of his quest in favor of a more practical career in farming. This commentary adds a layer of depth to the grinding experience, making it feel relatable and engaging.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted through relatable dialogue, such as Motus's father dismissing his quest as a "silly idea" in favor of a practical farming career, which resonates with players' real-life experiences of parental expectations.

    • “Motus’s father tells him that his quest is a silly idea compared to the practical alternative of pursuing a 'career' in farming, which struck me as humorous but also relatable to real life.”
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The Path of Motus is a action adventure game.

The Path of Motus is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing The Path of Motus.

The Path of Motus was released on July 17, 2018.

The Path of Motus was developed by Gonçalo Antunes.

The Path of Motus has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

The Path of Motus is a single player game.

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