Comparison

Encolpius vs The Pathless

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Encolpius

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Completely in Latin: Encolpius – cenam Trimalchionis petit. The text adventure based on Cena Trimalchionis. Scisne Trimalchionem? Trimalchio est libertus, cui magna pecunia est. Itaque multos homines libenter invitat, quibus cibos praebet et villam ostendit. Petronius Arbiter (* 14, † 66) nobis de cena Trimalchionis narravit. Equidem tibi imprimis de Encolpio narrabo: Encolpius iuvenis est, qui cum amicis Italiam pervagatur et res periculosas suscipit. Cui ades! Quid Encolpium facere oportet? Decerne! Visne eum audire magistrum dicendi? Licetne Encolpio villam Trimalchionis petere? Tibi tantum potestatem agendi do. Quondam liber, nunc ludus. Ludus vere Romanus. Completely in Latin, of course. Gaude! Ride! Ludus incipiat!

About

The Pathless

Embark on a mythic adventure as an archer and eagle companion to dispel a curse. Explore a vast open world, master fluid archery while moving at high speeds, and hunt corrupted spirits in epic battles. Uncover the island's dark history through puzzles and exploration.

Highlights
  • Archery and falconry mechanics
  • Fluid movement and acrobatics
  • Open-world exploration
  • Puzzle solving in ancient ruins
  • Epic boss battles
  • Eagle companion
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*ATTENTION* Works with compatible Apple devices below. From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Archery and Falconry Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world. Forge a connection with your eagle companion and soar through the air. Perform fluid acrobatics and execute awesome trick shots with a unique archery system that allows effortless shooting while moving at high speeds. Explore an Open World Forge your own path through a beautiful open world packed with secrets to find. Traverse misty forests, lush meadows and snowy tundras. Discover the dark history of the island as you solve puzzles in ancient ruins and bound across the treetops. Hunt Corrupted Spirits Giant corrupted spirits lurk in the woods. Use all your skill to hunt them down, but be careful not to become the hunted yourself. Engage in epic battles against the cursed beasts to restore light to the land. The bond with your eagle and the fate of the world hang in the balance. This game is compatible with the following Apple devices: iPhone - 7th generation and higher iPhone SE - 2nd generation iPad - 6th generation and higher iPad Air - 3rd generation and higher iPad mini - 5th generation and higher iPod touch - 7th generation iPad Pro - 2nd generation and higher

Screenshots

Encolpius4 screens
The Pathless4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Encolpius at Free against The Pathless's $9.99. Encolpius also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). The Pathless's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Encolpius is free to download; The Pathless costs $9.99 up front. Encolpius sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Pathless asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Encolpius versus The Pathless: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncolpiusThe Pathless
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating—4.4 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—64.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—44 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3.1 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTill RathmannAnnapurna Games, LLC

Bugs and requests

Encolpius

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Pathless

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Game crashes after loading screen
  • Game crashes randomly
  • Stuck in a glitch underwater
  • Sound disappears in the game
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  • Micro-freezes and low FPS before crashing
  • Third boss impossible to defeat

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add option to disable autorun
  • Port Ico and Shadow of the Colossus
  • Sequel or another game from the studio
  • Option to select 60 fps
  • Add rumble support on iPads with controllers
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  • Add TV and Mac support
  • Add active adjustment of picture effect
  • Allow reinstallation on Apple TV like Apple Arcade
  • More optimization for devices
  • Adjustable graphics and sound settings based on device performance

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Encolpius

One-time1
  • donum$0.99
None

The Pathless

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Encolpius free?
Encolpius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Pathless free?
The Pathless costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Encolpius or The Pathless have ads?
Neither Encolpius nor The Pathless shows ads.

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