Pathologic 3

Intentionally and unintentionally thorny, but still one of the most compelling mystery adventures since Disco Elysium.

Pathologic 3 arguably offers the best entry point to this unique series for newcomers.

A highly satisfying time travel game that pushes the boundaries of the "remake" concept with its unique atmosphere and writing.

"A Harsh and Innovative Philosophical Experience" Pathologic 3 is not a conventional game, but a thought experiment that puts time at the player's disposal and transforms failure into a pivotal design tool. Its depth lies not in combat, but in managing psychological resources, making moral decisions, and reshaping days in pursuit of a better outcome. Despite technical issues, the title remains a bold proposition that redefines the relationship between the player and time within role-playing games. It's an experience that demands patience and commitment, but rewards those who embark on it with one of the most distinctive philosophical journeys of its generation.

Pathologic 3 takes the series in a brand new, totally unique direction fitting for the Bachelor. While the game lacks the boots-on-the-ground trials and tribulations of 2, focusing on the bigger picture, it depicts the fate of the Town on Ghorkon in a fascinating fashion. You'll have a fun time fighting the plague here, and will be thinking about this game for years to come.

A rich psychological horror, Pathologic 3 is a tad more forgiving but no less demanding than its predecessors. With a complex but never impenetrable timey-wimey story, it puts the weight of the world on your shoulders and you'll be grateful for it.

Pathologic 3 is a bizarre remake of a game from 2005 that seems to combine the worst elements from Persona 5 and the Arrow TV series, and wants you to think that it’s somehow compelling. Its lack of atmosphere and plain dressing sap any curiosity I had, and the need for the game to hide even the most basic of information may attract the equivalent of horror game Soulslike fans, but I’d urge anyone to stay away. Somewhere in Pathologic 3, there’s a very interesting Trauma Center game with plenty of lore, decisions to make, and patients to save. Unfortunately, a time-travel and horror story is grafted onto it. Horror fans, you deserve better.

Pathologic 3 is a bold reinvention of the cult classic survival horror. By shifting the focus from physical survival to medical investigation and time manipulation, Ice-Pick Lodge has created a cerebral, haunting masterpiece. While technical hiccups persist, the narrative depth and the unique "Doctor Simulator" mechanics make it an essential experience for fans of atmospheric horror.

Pathologic 3 is like a roller coaster ride that first tires you out, then disgusts you, but ultimately fills you with pure wonder. It's not a game for everyone. The main protagonist may not be a likable companion, but his fight against death is one of the solid stories you'll remember for a while.

Pathologic 3 marks the arrival of the third chapter in a unique saga, one that will be remembered not so much for its refined gameplay, but for its decidedly memorable storytelling and narrative style. Its gruesome atmosphere confronts us with contemporary dilemmas and a horror we can relate to.