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Pentiment

Pentiment

Nintendo
Released

Release Date: November 15, 2022

Singleplayer

Adventure game developed by Obsidian Entertainment studio. In Pentiment we play as an artist who gets entangled in a case of mysterious murders in a German abbey. A characteristic feature of the game is graphics inspired by medieval woodcuts.

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Pentiment is an adventure game inspired by illuminated manuscripts, woodcuts and history itself. It was developed by Obsidian Entertainment studio and published by Microsoft.

Plot

Pentiment takes us on a journey to 16th century shaken by riots. The main character of the game is Andreas Maler, an apprentice artist who works in the former scriptorium of Kiersau Abbey. Unexpectedly, the protagonist becomes entangled in a series of murders that has been going on for 25 years. To discover the truth, Maler will have to question literally everyone - peasants, craftsmen, noblemen, monks, nuns, and even the local thieves. How the protagonist's fate will turn out and how his investigation will proceed depends on our actions and decisions.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows November 15, 2022

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 February 22, 2024

Xbox One

Xbox One November 15, 2022

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch February 22, 2024

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 February 22, 2024

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S November 15, 2022

Features

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News

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Fallout: New Vegas and Pentiment Dev: 'I Don't Mind Another Historical Game"

Fallout: New Vegas and Pentiment Dev: 'I Don't Mind Another Historical Game"

The creator of Fallout New Vegas is thinking of returning to historical games after the success of Pentiment, but he is setting some conditions.

originals

Jacob Blazewicz

March 4, 2023

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''I Wouldn’t Mind Making Another Historical Game.'' We Talk to Pentiment Director

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March 5, 2023

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Pentiment - Romance; Kiss Zdena Achievement Explained

Pentiment - Romance; Kiss Zdena Achievement Explained

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November 21, 2022

Pentiment - Romance; Kiss Zdena Achievement Explained
Pentiment Choices Guide

Pentiment Choices Guide

In Pentiment, you can make initial choices that determine the main protagonists's background. Thanks to this guide, you will learn all of them and which ones are the best.

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November 17, 2022

Pentiment Choices Guide
Pentiment - Who Killed the Baron? Is there a right choice?

Pentiment - Who Killed the Baron? Is there a right choice?

In this article we will discuss the death of the Baron and address the question of his murderer. We will say who the culprit is. Beware of spoilers!

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November 16, 2022

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October 21, 2022

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Obsidian's Pentiment With Release Date

Obsidian's Pentiment With Release Date

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August 25, 2022

Obsidian's Pentiment With Release Date

System Requirements

System Requirements for Pentiment Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 650 Ti or better, 12 GB HDD, Windows 7 SP1 64-bit.

Microsoft XBOX ONE

Xbox One

s:
XOne: 60 fps @ 1080p

Microsoft Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

s:
XSX: 60 fps @ 4K | XSS: 60 fps @ 1440p

Ratings

Game Ratings for Pentiment Video Game.

95%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (7,350)

STEAM
Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Art and Visual Style: The game features stunning artwork that mimics medieval manuscripts, creating a unique and immersive visual experience. s praise the art direction as superb and fitting for the historical context.
  • Deep Storytelling: Players appreciate the rich narrative that explores themes of art, life, loss, and societal issues. The writing is highlighted as one of the game's strongest assets, with many finding it thought-provoking and emotionally impactful.
  • Historical Accuracy: The game is noted for its well-researched historical setting, effectively transporting players to the Renaissance period and immersing them in the culture and politics of the time.
  • Character Development: s find the characters to be believable and relatable, with well-developed backgrounds that enhance the story.
  • Replayability: Many reviews mention the game's replay value due to the branching choices that affect the narrative, encouraging multiple playthroughs to explore different outcomes.

The main cons of the game

  • Pacing Issues: Some players felt that certain sections, particularly Act 3, were drawn out and lacked the pacing of the earlier parts of the game. There are mentions of tedious walking and limited fast-travel options that can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
  • Opaque Choices: Criticism is directed at the dialogue and choice mechanics, with some players feeling that many choices are unclear and lead to missing information or clues. The sense of consequence can sometimes feel unsatisfying if players feel they cannot make informed decisions.
  • Limited Gameplay Mechanics: Some s noted that the game leans heavily on dialogue and lacks more traditional gameplay elements, such as puzzles or combat, which may not appeal to all players.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

  • Fast-Travel System: Many s expressed a desire for a fast-travel option to ease navigation around the town and alleviate the tedium of backtracking.
  • More Complex Gameplay Mechanics: Some players wished for more interactive elements beyond dialogue, such as puzzles or investigative gameplay that would enhance the detective aspect of the story.
  • Improved Dialogue Tracking: A few s mentioned that not all dialogue choices or important notes are recorded in the journal, which can lead to confusion and difficulty in keeping track of the narrative.

Summary

  • Overall, Pentiment is highly regarded for its artistic and narrative achievements, though it has its share of pacing and gameplay mechanics that some players found lacking.

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