Review: The Deadly Path (PC)

If I tried to explain The Deadly Path to my grandma, she’d probably nod politely and then change the subject to knitting. Fair, honestly. Imagine running an office, but instead of a boss, you’ve got these weird cosmic gods telling you what’s what. Strange? Yup. Fun? Depends on your idea of fun.

So, you’re this Custodian. Not like a janitor… or maybe kind of like one? You build dungeons, shuffle resources around, and keep out intruders. It’s like juggling flaming swords while someone throws water balloons at you. I love that chaotic energy, even if it makes zero sense.

Okay, first impression: intriguing. Think executive fever dream, but with more cryptic deities breathing down your neck. The art? Total goth vibe, very “I wear black on the outside ’cause black is how I feel on the inside.” And the music? Creepy in a "summoning spirits at midnight" sort of way. Just me?

Then we hit the first snag. The user interface is an absolute mess. Feels like trying to find a needle in a haystack of needles. And there’s this glitch that randomly unpauses the game—ugh, pure chaos, especially when you’ve got a ticking countdown reminding you of your imminent doom.

The game doesn’t just have a learning curve, it’s got a learning cliff. New stuff just appears, no warning. If you skipped Reddit, you’re kind of toast. No handholding here—just lots of trial by fire and maybe a little public humiliation. But hey, who doesn’t like a challenge?

And the grind—oh man—the early stages are like moving through molasses. No kidding, I aged a year just waiting for resources. The whole thing’s a boulder-up-the-hill scenario, and no, it doesn’t get easier with practice. Frustration level: expert.

The game pacing is so… undecided. One moment, you’re sipping coffee, waiting for resources. Next, you’re dodging a cosmic tantrum. A consistent rhythm? No chance. It’s either too fast or too slow, and I can’t decide which annoys me more. The basic idea is cool, though, if you can get past the chaos.

Look, if you like punishment, or if you’ve got a thing for apocalyptic micromanagement, jump in! Otherwise, maybe let this one simmer on low until it’s a tad less… glitchy. This might be one of those things that gets better with age. Or maybe not. What do I know?