Review: The Deadly Path (PC)

The Deadly Path, huh? Sounds like a trip. Imagine waking up as the manager of this insane corporate dungeon, but wait, it’s run by some ancient gods. You heard that right – eldritch gods. I mean, if twisting your brain around that isn’t your style, then maybe this isn’t the game for you. But if you’re into roguelike strategy games where you’re called The Custodian – yeah, seriously – this might just be your jam. You’re juggling dungeon building, dealing with resources, and those annoying intruders. Honestly, it’s dark humor gold.

Anyway, so I took a glance at this game, and it’s kind of wild. Think of it like trying to please these demanding deities while building your underworld empire. Gothic executive dreams, right? The tiles — they remind me of board games in a cool way — and it’s dripping with this moody, spooky vibe. Oh, and the soundtrack? Freaky. It’s like you stepped into a midnight ritual. Creepy, but in the best way possible.

Oh man, but let me tell you about the chaos hiding in The Deadly Path. The user interface? A total mess. Stuff you need to know is buried everywhere – hover here, click there – and when the screen gets busy? Forget it. And don’t get me started on that glitch where the game unpauses just because you’re navigating around. Imagine trying to beat the clock, and the pause button laughs in your face. Yeah, no thanks.

Where was I? Oh, right, the difficulty curve. Except, it’s more like hitting a spiked wall. The game’s idea of teaching is straight-up punishing. New stuff just pops up, and if you’re not digging through old guides or forums, you’re toast. It’s like being thrown into the fire with your eyes shut — not my favorite lesson.

Now the grind, oh boy. Early on, it’s like walking through molasses. You’re like a zombie on a bad day, trying to unlock things. Feels like you’re pushing a boulder and kind of stuck in glitch hell.

The pacing’s all over. One minute you’re waiting on resources – next, you’re dealing with some cosmic meltdown. Just makes it so hard to get into a groove, you know? If the core mechanics weren’t tripping over themselves, it’d be way more engaging.

But here’s the thing: it’s a fun, if not slightly twisted, journey (for the right folks). It’s got potential. But if you’re not one for punishing micromanagement or patchy gameplay, maybe hang tight until the devs clean it up a bit.

The review copy? Yeah, the publisher handed it over. Not that it makes the glitches any less of a nightmare, though. Would give it a 5/10 overall. Stylish? Sure. But polish and user-friendly aren’t just wishes – they’re kinda needed here.