Pentiment (2022)
Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S
4.15 from 313 ratings
1096 members have it in their collection · 66 playing now · 446 backlogged · 247 wish listed
How long? Main story 16h · with extras 17h · 100% 39h (from 36 logged playthroughs)
Details
- Developers
- Obsidian Entertainment
- Publishers
- Xbox Game Studios
- Genres
- Adventure, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG)
- Themes
- Historical, Mystery
- Events
- Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase - 2.21.2024, Xbox Games Showcase Extended, Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Nov 15, 2022 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
- Feb 22, 2024 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Featured in lists
Rating distribution
5 stars
132
4 stars
123
3 stars
36
2 stars
18
1 star
4
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status shinespark Mar 28, 2024
Still really enjoying this, though I do think the murder plot and its surrounding investigation/trial mechanics are pretty consistently the least interesting part of the game.
The mystery works perfectly fine as an excuse to traipse about town and chat with the inhabitants, which is clearly the game's focus and is lovely. But taken on its own the murder stuff …
Still really enjoying this, though I do think the murder plot and its surrounding investigation/trial mechanics are pretty consistently the least interesting part of the game.
The mystery works perfectly fine as an excuse to traipse about town and chat with the inhabitants, which is clearly the game's focus and is lovely. But taken on its own the murder stuff is mindless, poorly-paced, and dull.
Status shinespark Mar 26, 2024
Ooof, wasn't expecting the stock "shitty husband" character to evoke my own upbringing quite so palpably. Guess that means the script is doing its job, but it was a real emotional gut punch!
Love that sharing a simple lunch, miles away from the central murder mystery plot, can be one of the most fraught and interesting parts of the game.
Status shinespark Mar 25, 2024
A new town built on the ruins of the old, a fresh wound atop a faint scar, an odd game informed by genre classics. It's palimpsest all the way down, and I'm excited to spiral down with it! Can't wait to see what secrets lie at the bottom.
Status Erkin Feb 17, 2023
I don't hate it but I'm kinda wondering if it deserves all the praise it gets. I'm bored, to be honest. I wish it was just a linear point and click adventure game. The choose-your-own-adventure mechanic seems more of a gimmick to me. Not only does it not add to the experience, in my opinion, but it also detracts from …
Read moreI don't hate it but I'm kinda wondering if it deserves all the praise it gets. I'm bored, to be honest. I wish it was just a linear point and click adventure game. The choose-your-own-adventure mechanic seems more of a gimmick to me. Not only does it not add to the experience, in my opinion, but it also detracts from it, 'cause I don't seem to be having much agency while the game always gives me the feeling that my choices have been wrong. Haven't finished it yet, so, I might change my mind if the story gets any better. But I'm not keeping my hopes up.
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Status SIGINT Nov 17, 2022
Very interesting so far. I'm a little bit into Act 2. As always, I have a lot of thoughts about this, including some mixed feelings, but mostly very positive ones, all of which I'll share after finishing. I just wanted to note that I'd encourage people trying this out to stick with it for at least an hour-ish of what …
Read moreVery interesting so far. I'm a little bit into Act 2. As always, I have a lot of thoughts about this, including some mixed feelings, but mostly very positive ones, all of which I'll share after finishing. I just wanted to note that I'd encourage people trying this out to stick with it for at least an hour-ish of what appears to be a 12-20 hour story. It has a slow introduction, and I wasn't really feeling it that much at the start, but before long a key incident happens and things really get rolling nicely.
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