# The Paths to Greatness

> Will you join or fight against the mysterious Emperor that captured you?

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.hostedgames.greatness](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.hostedgames.greatness)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.hostedgames.greatness`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hosted Games
- **Category:** GAME\_ROLE\_PLAYING
- **Downloads:** 14,321
- **Rating:** 2.06 / 5 (166 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.14
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-05
- **First published:** 2019-02-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.hostedgames.greatness)
- **Website:** [https://hostedgames.org/](https://hostedgames.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**The Paths to Greatness** is an immersive 175,000-word interactive fantasy novel by Andrew Kenneth Specter. This text-based adventure lets you control the story with your choices — no graphics or sound effects, just your imagination. Abducted by a mysterious Emperor, you can shape your journey through friendship, love, or rebellion.

Customize your character, explore diverse relationships including romance with your mentor or even the Emperor, and traverse a vast world filled with tournaments, uprisings, and political intrigue. With over fifteen unique endings, embark on a path that leads to greatness and destiny shaped by your decisions.

## Rankings

- #492,775 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `org.hostedgames.greatness.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users generally found the app's story concept promising but were disappointed by poor pacing, an abrupt ending, and lack of meaningful player choices. Many noted bland characters and weak romance options, along with numerous grammar and continuity errors that affected readability. Despite these flaws, some appreciated the game's coding effort and potential if fleshed out better.

### Pros

- The plot concept and idea showed potential for an interesting story.
- The grammar and writing quality was acceptable or decent in some parts.
- The app allowed for character creation and some level of customization.
- The developer put significant effort into coding the game, which some users appreciated.

### Cons

- The story pacing was poor with an abrupt and unsatisfactory ending.
- There was a lack of meaningful choices affecting the storyline, making gameplay feel linear.
- Characters were perceived as bland, underdeveloped, or unlikable, which reduced engagement.
- The story contained numerous grammar, spelling, and continuity errors, causing confusion.
- Romance and secondary character interactions were poorly implemented or lacking in depth.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.hostedgames.greatness)