Pentiment
Developed by: Obsidian Entertainment (@Obsidian)
Published by: Xbox Game Studios (@XboxPublishing)
Pentiment is a one of kind gem that won’t be popular and won’t be the type of game that a lot of people enjoy. Pentiment is a beautifully crafted historically accurate narrative adventure game.
Pentiment requires from the player a lot of reading. Luckily the writing is deep, thought provoking and overall incredible. The overall premise of the game is that the player controls Andreas Maler in the small town of Tassing in the 1500s. There is a great amount of political and religious turmoil going on via constant wars, and peasant revolts that will serve as a backdrop to the story going on in Pentiment. Throughout the course of the game murders will occur that will require the player to explore Tassing, talk to the various residents and determine who the culprits are. The players choice will affect the residents of Tassing and the player will be left to deal with the aftermath of their decisions.
Pentiment is visually stunning and the sound design only helps set the atmosphere and stage for the story to unfold. Fans of history and medieval Europe will find a lot to love in Pentiment.
One of the most unique games I’ve ever played, and while I enjoyed my time with it, I’m glad to be moving on and won’t be going for 100% completion.
Played on: Xbox Game Pass on Xbox Series X
Review Score: 4/5
Developed by: Obsidian Entertainment (@Obsidian)
Published by: Xbox Game Studios (@XboxPublishing)
Pentiment is a one of kind gem that won’t be popular and won’t be the type of game that a lot of people enjoy. Pentiment is a beautifully crafted historically accurate narrative adventure game.
Pentiment requires from the player a lot of reading. Luckily the writing is deep, thought provoking and overall incredible. The overall premise of the game is that the player controls Andreas Maler in the small town of Tassing in the 1500s. There is a great amount of political and religious turmoil going on via constant wars, and peasant revolts that will serve as a backdrop to the story going on in Pentiment. Throughout the course of the game murders will occur that will require the player to explore Tassing, talk to the various residents and determine who the culprits are. The players choice will affect the residents of Tassing and the player will be left to deal with the aftermath of their decisions.
Pentiment is visually stunning and the sound design only helps set the atmosphere and stage for the story to unfold. Fans of history and medieval Europe will find a lot to love in Pentiment.
One of the most unique games I’ve ever played, and while I enjoyed my time with it, I’m glad to be moving on and won’t be going for 100% completion.
Played on: Xbox Game Pass on Xbox Series X
Review Score: 4/5