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Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

2021Owlcat GamesPlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.

What it feels like

Sincere, unironic emotional weight is given to themes of sacrifice, power, and moral choice.

Earnest40%

What it's about

An epic secondary world of magic, myth, and the struggle between good and evil defines the setting. A classic hero's journey to stop a demon invasion and rise as a Mythic Hero drives the narrative spine. The nature of power and its corrupting influence is explored as Mythic abilities ascend the protagonist.

High Fantasy80%
Heroic Quest75%
Power & Corruption48%
Dark Fantasy45%
Mythology30%

How it plays

Combat resolves in discrete alternating turns, a core mechanic of Pathfinder tabletop systems adapted to the video game. Assembling and directing a squad of distinct party members is central to tactical combat and progression. Turn-based grid-aware positioning and tactical decisions drive combat encounters and strategy.

Turn-Based Combat88%
Party Management85%
Grid Tactics Combat82%
Character Builds78%
Skill Checks68%
Dialogue Trees65%
Moral Choice62%
Class System60%
Leveling & Grind55%
Loot & Drops50%
Inventory Management35%

How it's structured

A bounded, authored epic story arc with a definitive narrative progression from mortal hero to Mythic power, central to the experience. Designed as a solo campaign experience with no multiplayer component, foundational to the design. Player agency in choosing dialogue, moral paths, and narrative outcomes creates branching progression.

Campaign95%
Single-Player92%
Nonlinear Progression42%

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