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Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.
The Way is a adventure, indie and action game
developed by Puzzling Dream
and published by PlayWay S.A. and Ultimate Games S.A..
Released on May 20th 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 8 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian and Ukrainian.
It has received 1,265 reviews of which 1,053 were positive and 212 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.67€ on Gamivo.
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP SP3 / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 8600GT
- Storage: 1 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: MacOS 10.7.5
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 8600GT
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Linux
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 8600GT
- Storage: 1 GB available space
User reviews & Ratings
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Fun bit of nostalgia with the usual tedious nonsense that goes with old-school platform games. Timing and position have to be just right or you'll miss a jump and fall to your death. Again and again. Puzzles are fun, but not too hard. Music is great, story is average.
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Looks and feels like a Sierra adventure game (eg, Space Quest) on steroids. Great atmosphere, great pixel art, great music. However, it also has action platforming that requires PRECISION timing and an auto checkpoint system that may reset you quite far back when you die (which will be often during the platforming). As such, its gameplay is a bit old school and will be annoying if you don't have the patience to die & retry repeatedly. Mouse and keyboard controls seem much more responsive than gamepad.
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"The Way" [quote=Wendrex] "The Way" is a game developed by the independent studio Puzzling Dream, blending elements of 2D platforming, challenging puzzles, and a deeply emotional narrative. Released in 2016, the game draws inspiration from classics like Another World and Flashback, appealing to both retro and modern gaming enthusiasts with its unique aesthetic and intriguing gameplay. Below is a detailed and positive review of the game: Story The story of The Way is undoubtedly one of its greatest highlights. It follows a scientist devastated by the loss of his wife, embarking on a journey to uncover the secrets of immortality on an alien planet. The narrative explores profound themes such as grief, love, sacrifice, and the boundaries of humanity. It is presented in a minimalist style, with no explicit dialogue, relying instead on carefully crafted animations, detailed environments, and small story fragments found throughout the game. This approach leaves room for interpretation and invites players to connect emotionally, creating a unique bond with the protagonist and his struggles. Gameplay The gameplay of The Way strikes a balance between precise platforming and clever puzzles. Each challenge is meticulously designed, requiring logical thinking, observation, and patience. The puzzles range from manipulating mechanisms to exploration and interacting with the alien fauna and flora. The learning curve is well-balanced, with a gradual increase in difficulty that encourages creative problem-solving. While some sections may occasionally frustrate due to their difficulty, the sense of reward upon solving the puzzles is highly satisfying. Art and Soundtrack Visually, The Way is stunning. The game employs richly detailed pixel art, featuring vibrant settings and atmospheres that range from mysterious to desolate. Each environment on the alien planet is carefully crafted to feel unique and evocative, from dark underground caves to lively alien landscapes. The soundtrack, composed by Panu Talus, perfectly complements the experience with music that shifts between melancholic and epic. It adapts to the game’s pace, heightening the emotional connection and immersion. Strengths Engaging story: The deep and emotional narrative is a major draw. Well-designed puzzles: Challenging but fair. Incredible aesthetics: The pixel art and visual details are breathtaking. Immersive soundtrack: Elevates the experience and emotional connection. Homage to classics: Nostalgic yet modern in its execution. Conclusion "The Way" is a gem among indie games, offering a unique experience that blends nostalgia, innovation, and emotional storytelling. It resonates particularly well with players who appreciate deep narratives and challenging puzzles. While there are areas that might require adjustment for less experienced platformer players, this does not diminish the brilliance of this indie masterpiece. If you’re looking for a game that not only challenges your skills but also touches your soul, The Way is the perfect choice.
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10/10. I cried multiple times. This is what a masterpiece of a game looks like. The story is beautiful, emotional, and strung through every moment of the game. The sci-fi genre is beautiful, the style, everything. I wish there were more like this. Reminds me a lot of epic sci-fi worlds like Hyperion or Foundation.
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I rarely review games before completing them, most of the time even a review it´s the final step before unistalling tons of games for me, when I trully feel there´s nothing more to experience about it, that´s when I trully think my oppinion is informed enough to be shared. With The Way though I have to make an exception, cause I understood a long time ago that I will never complete it. The negative reviews are correct, this game is utterly frustrating, it has never being patched despite the multiple complains and probably never will, remaining as uncompleted for most players, specially since it lacks steam cloud and therefor unless you take your own messures, losing your progress is a posibility and you simply wouldn´t want to repeat any of the frustrating, difficult and time sensitive puzzles you may have manage to overcome allready. But why the positive rating then? Becuase this game is as beutiful and well design as frustrating. The art style is used masterfully alongside some really good designs for an alien world that is completely unique. The story is presented with such simplicity yet care that takes you back to your childhood games if you happen to be a little older, where the limitations of hardware and sofware would force devs to get creative on how to present a narrative. And it´s difficult not to get hooked precisely due to the puzzles being kind fo hardcore, the more you progress things escalate and there´s a point of no return where the game would have capture you enough to desire finishing it. It trully manage to pay a heck of a homage to the games it clearly draws inspiration like Flashback and Another World. Overall I think this puzzle action platformer needs to be experienced, again, the only drawback it´s the fact you may not be able to experience it entirely. There are a series of specific puzzle that have become notoriously infamous for the community, some are more doable with either patience or a guide and others less so depending on the type of player you are. But it´s also super cheap when it´s on sale, as I write this review it´s on a sale for 0,89, that´s a crazy bargain even if you don´t manage to complete it. I think I paid a similar price and have 7 hours registered, when I got stuck I decided to watch on youtube the rest of the game to see the ending and sucks I wasn´t able to get there but I did enjoy the story still even if I wasn´t making those final steps.
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The Way is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.
The Way is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.
The Way received 1,053 positive votes out of a total of 1,265 achieving a rating of 7.94.
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The Way was developed by Puzzling Dream and published by PlayWay S.A. and Ultimate Games S.A..
The Way is playable and fully supported on Windows.
The Way is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
The Way is playable and fully supported on Linux.
The Way is a single-player game.
There is a DLC available for The Way. Explore additional content available for The Way on Steam.
The Way does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
The Way does not support Steam Remote Play.
The Way is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
Puzzling Dream
Publisher
PlayWay S.A.,
Ultimate Games S.A.
Release
20 May 2016
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