Enchanted Path
Not entirely dissimilar to the studio’s other title I have covered, Cube Mission, Enchanted Path (EP) is a puzzle platforming game which retains its own unique mechanics while recognizing modest design elements in its visuals and play. I must admit, however, that not all of the charm emitted from the formerly reviewed title is present in this short title; though it is receiving a confident critique, this is merely to communicate that EP is functional and provides its own diverse challenges above all else. I acquired Enchanted Path through the Steam Curator Connect feature.
Here are a few points to inspect in this game:
Gameplay - Accommodating a relatively transparent composition, Enchanted Path requires the player to navigate a rather featureless humanoid figure through various obstacles, collecting glowing spheres to discover each level’s exit square. EP utilizes a grid-based approach to maneuverability which warrants either a controller or directional buttons to traverse said squares in either up, down, left, or right motions, though with a slanted, isometric perspective; this means of play is relatively jarring upon first experiencing this title, but becomes accessible quickly. Platforming hazards such as squares that can only be accessed once before disappearing and sections utilizing multiple figures responding simultaneously to players’ inputs provide adequate challenge through exclusive, thought-provoking scenarios. Enchanted Path provides a respectable standard in terms of design and challenge, however I have found that the formerly named title exceeds these measures; each of them hold their own merit, but I would recommend Cube Mission over this title if there is no obligation to purchase both.
TL:DR - Enchanted Path is an acceptably challenging puzzle platforming game exuding modest design elements. I would recommend this title to those that enjoy the aforementioned genres, as well as to fanatics of casual experiences. I would like to reiterate that EP is perfectly fine as a game, I merely preferred the studio’s Cube Mission to this one. Thanks for reading.
Do you feel this review helped in any way? Feel free to visit my Curator Page at Spearpoint Reviews.
Originally posted on April 10, 2019.
Here are a few points to inspect in this game:
Gameplay - Accommodating a relatively transparent composition, Enchanted Path requires the player to navigate a rather featureless humanoid figure through various obstacles, collecting glowing spheres to discover each level’s exit square. EP utilizes a grid-based approach to maneuverability which warrants either a controller or directional buttons to traverse said squares in either up, down, left, or right motions, though with a slanted, isometric perspective; this means of play is relatively jarring upon first experiencing this title, but becomes accessible quickly. Platforming hazards such as squares that can only be accessed once before disappearing and sections utilizing multiple figures responding simultaneously to players’ inputs provide adequate challenge through exclusive, thought-provoking scenarios. Enchanted Path provides a respectable standard in terms of design and challenge, however I have found that the formerly named title exceeds these measures; each of them hold their own merit, but I would recommend Cube Mission over this title if there is no obligation to purchase both.
TL:DR - Enchanted Path is an acceptably challenging puzzle platforming game exuding modest design elements. I would recommend this title to those that enjoy the aforementioned genres, as well as to fanatics of casual experiences. I would like to reiterate that EP is perfectly fine as a game, I merely preferred the studio’s Cube Mission to this one. Thanks for reading.
Do you feel this review helped in any way? Feel free to visit my Curator Page at Spearpoint Reviews.
Originally posted on April 10, 2019.
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