In this turn-based puzzle game, you navigate a procedurally generated forest by solving puzzles and making choices that affect your story. Includes random levels, relationship building, and hidden secrets.
AppRecs review analysis
AppRecs rating 4.2. Trustworthiness 77 out of 100. Review manipulation risk 25 out of 100. Based on a review sample analyzed.
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4.2
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Ratings breakdown
5 star
71%
4 star
16%
3 star
2%
2 star
3%
1 star
8%
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Low review manipulation risk
25% review manipulation risk
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Credible reviews
77% trustworthiness score from analyzed reviews
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High user satisfaction
87% of sampled ratings are 4+ stars (4.4★ average)
About Road Not Taken
Should you play this game: YES – Kotaku
"Road Not Taken is the cutest catalyst for an existential crisis I've ever encountered"
4.5 out of 5 – Joystiq
"It's as mean as life, as cruel as the universe, and it still manages to be one of the most intriguing and moving titles released this year."
90 out of 100 – GamesBeat
About This Game:
Road Not Taken is a puzzle game about surviving life's surprises. You play as a ranger adventuring through a vast, unforgiving forest in the aftermath of a brutal winter storm, rescuing children who have lost their way. Randomly generated levels deliver a limitless supply of possibilities to explore and challenges to overcome. Your actions will influence not only your own story, but that of the villagers you hope to befriend and the town you call home.
Story Details:
Each time you play Road Not Taken, you're likely to experience a very different story. The paths you take will change; the relationships you pursue will twist in ways you did not expect. Which, as it happens, is just like real life.
The villagers of Road Not Taken believe that there is an optimal path through life: a good person gets a job, falls in love and has children. You won't follow this path. Can you find your own unique way through a life?
Gameplay Details:
No path leads to the same destination in Road Not Taken. The trails you take will change, the relationships you pursue will twist in ways you might not expect, and the narrative you create with every action will be yours to decide. Every playthrough offers new and unusual creatures to encounter, secrets and items to discover, townsfolk to build relationships with, and devilish, hand-crafted puzzle rooms to solve.
Brains, Not Brawn:
Your character has the magical ability to levitate and move objects. You must figure out how to use your talents and tactics to circumvent or defeat a wide variety of dangerous creatures, obstacles, and boss encounters.
Get Lost in the Wild:
Road Not Taken is brought to life with gorgeous 2D artwork, expressively charming sprite design, and an evocative, atmospheric soundtrack. Every puzzle is a challenge of exploration and strategy, testing players to think before taking each step forward.
Road Not Taken Screenshots
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Reviews for Road Not Taken
aylaflores
Downloaded it again.
I had this game years ago when it first came out. I got a new phone and somehow forgot about the game. Until today I googled the story because I couldn’t remember the name of the game and I found it within 10 minutes on YouTube! Well I bought it again. I think it was free when it first came out but I bought it this time because I loved it the first time and I have already played for an hour this time. One of the best games on a phone I have played. I’m not sure if you can still get it on PlayStation but I’m going to see if I can download it on PlayStation again too.
euclidfireflies
I really enjoy this game — controls could be better
I’ve had this game for years now and downloaded it pretty much when it came out. I played it on my phone but have more recently been playing it on my iPad, which I find I prefer since the screen is bigger. I really enjoy the game overall, and how you can build on past iterations of the Ranger and explore different scenarios. I also really like puzzle crafting games and this perfectly scratches that itch. My only complaint is that the controls can be frustrating at times—it’s an onscreen arrow pad and oftentimes I’ll find that I’ve not been precise enough when I’m using it and I’ll end up going the wrong direction or going further than I wanted which then means I usually get attacked or lose some health. This might just be an iPad issue, though. Similarly, the game crashes on occasion when I’m using my iPad.
