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Pathway to Glory

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Pathway to Glory
83
8.4 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 18 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Nokia

Developer: Nokia

Genre(s): Turn-Based Strategy, Action, Wargame

Players: 50

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: November 29, 2004

Summary

[Metacritic's 2004 N-Gage Game of the Year] World War II in Southern Europe, 1943: the struggle for Europe is at a critical point. Special forces are urgently needed, and you're going to lead a platoon of them. But be prepared for full immersion: one look at the painstakingly researched uniforms, weapon types, and locations, and you'll be itching to get on the battlefield. With intuitive controls and nearly innumerable variables in gameplay, Pathway to Glory is like any great game - it takes a moment to learn, and a lifetime to master. In addition to the rich 1-player storyline, Pathway to Glory features the kind of multiplayer options that N-Gage was made for: go against another player using the same game deck with the Hot Seat option, or connect via Bluetooth technology and go head-to-head. Tweak soldier skill level, number of opponents, and other variables to keep the challenges coming. [Nokia]

What The Critics Said

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100

Times Online

The learning curve is steep, but once the many controls have been mastered, the game proves surprisingly intricate and involving.

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93

BonusStage

If they keep the same formula and perhaps expand the multiplayer count or add the ability to create user-generated maps, the game will be even more exceptional. With its ease of use and tactical depth, Pathway to Glory is one of the best strategy games on any console, period.

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90

Sydney Morning Herald

Presentation is outstanding and controls simple, although movement cannot be cancelled after an error.

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90

AceGamez

With heaps of levels, random AI, an online mode and multiplayer over Blue Tooth, Pathway to Glory is perfect for the person who wants a deep, structured handheld game! If there's a game worth having for the N-Gage QD, it's this one.

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90

Thunderbolt

Pathway to Glory's gameplay is remarkably deep for a mobile game and it uses all of the N-Gage's buttons, but the game's pacing and tutorials keep it from becoming too overwhelming.

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90

eToychest

It shows that the platform is viable for both developers and gamers alike, and that fact, more than any other, represents an achievement of tremendous proportions. This is a strategy title that any fan of the genre can appreciate, and it is one that refuses to be ignored.

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90

1UP

From its beautifully composed soundtrack, breathtaking artwork, and immersive missions, to the calculated gameplay, and detailed sprites, Pathway to Glory has indeed arrived at its destination as a glorious war game.

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90

GameSpy

You get a deep, involved experience in both single- and multiplayer. You get graphics that I thought would only be possible on PSP. You get brand new ideas for the tactical RPG genre that take it to new heights. What more do you want? Pathway to Glory is a must-have, plain and simple.

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89

GameZone

This highly addictive strategy game crams more strategic, mind-crunching goodness into one tiny package than most strategy games combined (excluding "Advance Wars" and "Fire Emblem," of course). Once you get N-Gaged, you won't want to put it down.

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88

Console Gameworld

The visuals are some of the best that the N-Gage has ever seen. With beautifully rendered animations, background, and foregrounds, each with their own dynamic and feeling, it makes you wonder why not all N-Gage titles can look this nice.

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88

N-Gage World

Because of the complexity of the controls as well as the deep and thought provoking game play I would say that the learning curve of Pathway to Glory is relatively steep and so it’s definitely not a game that you can just pick up and start winning and killing straight away.

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85

Gamer's Hell

Hands down this is the best game for the N-Gage. The graphics are the best compared to the other games which look absolutely horrid in some cases.

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81

GameSpot

While the promise of true online play remains somewhat unfulfilled, Pathway to Glory is still a compelling turn-based strategy offering.

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80

Edge Magazine

Having a handset with so many buttons allows the interface to be streamlined, and the interface is a masterpiece of functional minimalism... Pathway is genuinely excellent. [Christmas 2004, p.94]

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78

Game Informer

A solid portable strategy game, but it can't stand up to the likes of "Advance Wars." [Feb 2005, p.125]

75

Pocket Games

Its addictive gameplay and excellent presentation make it a bona fide hit. [Spring 2005, p.80]

73

Electronic Gaming Monthly

Strategy fans will love Pathway's clever turn-based combat, and the absence of grids gives it a more realistic feel than other entries in the genre. [Feb 2005, p.115]

70

Computer Games Magazine

Quotation forthcoming. [Nov 2005]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 8.4 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Ns gave it a10:
A very good game, even compared to console or pc games. This game's very addictive, especially cooperative- and hotseat- modes. Excellent work Redlynx and Nokia!

Simon J. gave it a 10:
Simply put, Awesome. Great sounds, graphics and atmosphere. Really addicting. +N-Gage Arena multiplaying is really cool and awesome. Best game on N-Gage by far! Full 10 from me. =) What you think? [Ed: hmm...]

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