Not to be outdone by your feathered friend, the gameplay exceeds expectations as well. It’s an aspect of the title we had no real expectations for, but it’s one of the standouts. The relationship only grows stronger as the game progresses and you help one another achieve more and more. And that’s when we decided our heart belonged to this eagle. The bond is established instantly, as you help the bird nurse a wound, brushing the “curse” – which looks akin to fire and soot – off of their wings shortly before he nuzzles you affectionately. Not only does the eagle allow you to jump higher, fly further, and solve more complex puzzles, but the relationship between you and this bird evolves and grows as the game goes along. To do this, you are equipped with a bow, and shortly after starting the game, an eagle companion. With the help of some benevolent deities intimately intertwined with nature, it’s up to you to stop The Godslayer, a warrior of unspeakable power, as he corrupts and twists the spirits of the land to his will.
The Pathless sees you controlling a huntress, setting out in hopes of lifting a curse from a sacred land.
However, the team – with the help of one of the best publishers in the business, Annapurna – has not only pulled it off, but has done so with flying colours. Given how great that debut title was, surpassing it was never going to be an easy task. Giant Squid Studios’ debut title ABZÛ was a stunning debut for the studio founded by former thatgamecompany art director Matt Nava.
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