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Pentiment

Pentiment

November 14, 2022
Microsoft Corporation
4.7/5.0(944 reviews)
Adventure
Great

Overall, players have responded overwhelmingly positively to *Pentiment*, praising its beautiful art, immersive historical setting, and rich storytelling. While there are critiques regarding the gameplay mechanics and plot resolution, the game has struck a chord with many players as a well-crafted narrative experience.

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About This Game

Set in 16th-century Bavaria, Pentiment is a narrative-driven adventure game that explores themes of art, faith, and politics through the eyes of a typographer. Players engage in a richly illustrated manuscript world, making choices that affect the narrative and character relationships. Its hand-drawn art style and focus on historical authenticity distinguish it from other narrative games.

Highlights

  • Unique hand-drawn art style reminiscent of medieval manuscripts.
  • Engaging narrative with branching paths that reflect player choices.
  • Historical accuracy and depth in character and setting.
  • Focus on art, culture, and religion in a transitioning Europe.
  • Dynamic character interactions that evolve based on player decisions.

Platforms

PS4
PS5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature 17+
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, players have responded overwhelmingly positively to *Pentiment*, praising its beautiful art, immersive historical setting, and rich storytelling. While there are critiques regarding the gameplay mechanics and plot resolution, the game has struck a chord with many players as a well-crafted narrative experience.

Pros

  • • Gorgeous art style and attention to detail
  • • Engaging and well-written narrative
  • • Strong character development and meaningful choices

Cons

  • • Plot can feel unsatisfactory or incomplete for some
  • • Gameplay is mostly dialogue-heavy with little interactivity
  • • Some players found it slow-paced or tedious at times

Based on 156 reviews from steam

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Pentiment — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pentiment worth playing?
Pentiment has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.7 out of 5 across 944 reviews.
Is Pentiment single-player or multiplayer?
Pentiment supports single player.
What platforms is Pentiment available on?
Pentiment is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Pentiment release?
Pentiment released on November 14, 2022.
What is Pentiment's age rating?
Pentiment carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature 17+.