The Pathless vs Crunchyroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Crunchyroll
Pilot powerful mechs to defend Earth from alien invaders in this action-packed arcade shooter. Utilize a full arsenal of weapons and special attacks across diverse environments. Upgrade your robots and face colossal bosses in a fight for humanity's survival.
- Pilot four different mechs
- Unleash a full arsenal of weaponry
- Battle across diverse environments
- Face giant boss enemies
- Collect gold for upgrades
- Intuitive touch and controller support
- Includes ExZeus & ExZeus 2
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Available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. Rise up—defend and protect Earth in ExZeus! Hostile alien forces have set their sights on Earth and will stop at nothing to wipe our civilization from existence. The invaders seek to use their advanced technology to annihilate humanity, but they weren’t expecting the people of Earth to counter with sophisticated technology of our own. Enter Project ExZeus, humanity’s last and best defense to repel the otherworldly menace and restore peace to our little blue planet using ultra high-tech fighting robots! Take control of four different robots and blast those aliens back to where they came from in these action-focused arcade style rail shooters! Features: - Give your trigger finger a workout and unleash your full arsenal of weaponry and super attacks against waves of invading alien forces - Battle through urban cityscapes, dense forests, snow-covered mountains, desert wastelands, and even under the sea to eradicate the threat to mankind - Take on giant bosses that will test your skills to their limit while you dodge a hail of attacks and take aim for their weak points - Collect gold during your missions to spend on energy, shields, mega bombs, and more - Intuitive touch screen controls and support for game controllers - This is The Complete Collection which includes ExZeus & ExZeus 2 - Supported Languages: English ———— Crunchyroll Premium members enjoy an ad-free experience, with full access to Crunchyroll's library of over 1,300 unique titles and 46,000 episodes, including simulcast series that premiere shortly after premiering in Japan. In addition, membership offers special benefits including offline viewing access, discount code to Crunchyroll Store, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, streaming simultaneously on multiple devices, and more! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Crunchyroll at Free against The Pathless's $9.99. The Pathless's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Crunchyroll is free to download; The Pathless costs $9.99 up front. Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month. The Pathless asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Pathless holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pathless has 44 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of The Pathless's written reviews are positive against 50% of Crunchyroll's.
| Parameter | The Pathless | Crunchyroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (44 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.1 GB | 299 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Annapurna Games, LLC | Crunchyroll, LLC |
Customer experience
The Pathless
Crunchyroll
Bugs and 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
Crunchyroll
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Pathless
No in-app purchases
Crunchyroll
- Mega Fan [Monthly]7 Days trial$13.991 Month









