Underplayed Gems

The Path of Motus (2018)

The Path of Motus cover
Developer
Michael Hicks, Gonçalo Antunes
Publisher
MichaelArts
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A thoughtful, slow-paced puzzle-platformer about perseverance against discouragement, with a gentle, melancholic tone and pixel-art fantasy visuals.

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What players say

Players praise the bullying-themed story as heartfelt and meaningful, but many note the game is very short at around one to two hours. Opinions split on the platforming and puzzles: some find them solid and relaxing, while others feel the level design is frustrating and the platforming sections are unnecessarily difficult.

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