Uru: The Path of the Shell
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Uru: The Path of the Shell is the second expansion pack for Uru (the first being a free download).
Uncover the future of D'ni as you explore new worlds. Aside from new ages to explore, the expansion pack also adds other things. New clothing options for your character are available, your character can now swim, and you have an editable player journal that you can add notes to.
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Average score: 70% (based on 10 ratings)
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Average score: 3.9 out of 5 (based on 12 ratings with 1 reviews)
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The Good
Well the additions of this addon are welcome : two big new ages & a lots of new places, new Relto pages...
The main story creates the link between Uru solo, the death of Uru Live and Myst 5, by explaining the ascension of Yeesha, and introducing with subtlety the character of Esher (well, he is just talked about in one of the books).
The new ages are gorgeous, and very different, both in visual and gameplay. Music blends itself with what has been done on the original, and is still beautiful while discrete.
The Bad
First, the controls of Uru are still there. They are not that dreadful, but having to switch to the 1st person view to jump correctly is kind of breaking the immersion...
Second, the gameplay mechanics of the new ages are irritating : in one, you have to wait quite a long time before being able to continue, in another one, the transition between ages is the puzzle, and since the loading-times are still a little long...
But Uru is a game in which you take your time, so, hopefully, it won't kill you !
The Bottom Line
I loved Uru, even so I'm not really good at Myst-like games. This addon still carries the ambiance I loved so much, while adding new welcomed content.
If you liked Uru, I believe you should try this one. If you didn't, it won't change your mind (you will certainly hate it even more, so... ^_^).
Windows · by Alaedrain (3442) · 2009
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Hints for Path of the Shell
UHS Hints in question and answer format help you solve the puzzles yourself before final solutions are revealed. -
Path of the Shell Walkthrough
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Path of the Shell Walkthrough
on fisicx.com -
Zarf's Review
A review of The Path of the Shell by Andrew Plotkin (July, 2004).
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Additional contributors: Jeanne, Zeppin.
Game added July 16, 2004. Last modified January 21, 2024.