Linear
Linear adjective - Free from irregularities or digressions in course.
Usage example: the bullets from early firearms were notorious for not following a strictly linear path through the air
Winding
Winding adjective - Marked by a long series of irregular curves.
Usage example: a long and winding path through the woods
Both words in one sentence
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For most of the game, the castle itself is an example, as despite its appearance, it's effectively a winding linear path with copious dead ends.
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