Pentiment Reviews
Pentiment is mature in a way few games are. It exudes passion for the time period and subject matter, treating every character and issue with respect and reverence. If you want an adventure game that responds to your choices and trusts you to discover its narrative on your own terms, Pentiment is a must play.
Pentiment is indeed a unique game. Obsidian Entertainment has once again delivered an engaging story. The title intrigues and invites you to spend hours solving the mystery of a secretive murder. While the gameplay itself might be simple, it more than makes up for it with an excellent script that unfolds like the best television series.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Pentiment intertwines art, European history and the social elements of the 16th century and funnels them into a mystery plot with us as the only winners.
Obsidian's Pentiment is not for everyone, but this RPG does offer a fascinating look at the religious and political unrest of the early sixteenth century. A variety of backgrounds and a time limit that doesn't allow you to pursue every plot thread in one playthrough, it also offers good replayability. Unfortunately, it also somewhat overstays its welcome when the last hours repeat a lot of what you already know. The Switch port isn't flawless, but will suit you just fine if this is your platform of choice.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Pentiment is an extraordinary narrative adventure that puts us in the role of two complex protagonists in a context filled with believable characters. It's impossible to go through this journey and not empathize with at least some individuals, making each choice have weight not only for those fictional people but to the player themself. In sum, it's a marvelous experience that will never leave my mind.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Pentiment delivers a thoughtful, intriguing story with a wonderfully compelling cast of characters.
Contrary to what it seems, the longevity is quite long for a title of this genre: you will need 15 to 20 hours to complete the main story, if you want to discover all the secrets of the title you could even reach over 30 hours. There is no "shooting," no killing anyone, Pentiment is peculiar and should be played for its artistic and narrative inspiration, the intent in this review is precisely to make the reader understand what kind of work he is going to play: but is it worth it? Absolutely yes!
Review in Italian | Read full review
Pentiment is an excellent "artistic" game, although it suffers from overly simple puzzles and poor replayability. The excellent narrative section, combined with a very successful technical presentation, creates a title that is as playful as it is educational.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Pentiment is an unconventional take on a colorful and intertwined story that knows what it is doing very well. The free hand in decision-making creates a significant butterfly effect and can mess with the search for the killer. The period artwork enhances the entire experience wonderfully, and the solid historical foundations give the story even more depth.
Review in Czech | Read full review
Pentiment’s incredibly compelling characters, immersive ambience and impactful choice and consequence make it a masterfully crafted RPG. Josh Sawyer and the team at Obsidian have created a truly special game.
Pentiment was more than just a story, it is a masterpiece of narrative storytelling and one of the best stories in gaming in the year 2022, Its storytelling was distinguished by an elegant artistic style that simulates the beauty of that era, and choosing the background of the character added other dimensions to the dialogues and choices, which makes the gameplay experience greatly diverse and different between One person and another, as well as add excellent replay value to the game
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Ostensibly Pentiment is a murder mystery narrative driven point and click video game. But, it’s so much more. It’s a commentary on the nature of perception, how time is an utterly critical factor in our lives, about how relationships evolve over that time: growing and withering equally. It was a truly magical fifteen hours and I was genuinely emotional when I finished the game. It’s not often I use the word but it’s a masterpiece, a lovingly crafted piece of gaming art.
Pentiment is a true masterpiece. Essential from beginning to end for all those who love role-playing, narrative, history or art.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Though this is not a game I’d recommend binging due to its lengthy dialogue sequences, Pentiment is still a title that can pull you in for hours before you realize what has happened.
I found myself wanting to keep coming back to it for the next step in the story, eager to find out who I would meet next. I do wish there was more of a voice-over side of the game, as it would’ve made it easier for me to advance the story, but all in all, it was a fairly good title to play, and it is clear that Obsidian Entertainment did their research when it comes to portraying the 16th century.
PENTIMENT is the sort of game that I don't expect is going to appeal to everyone, the point and click narrative game from Obsidian Entertainment (THE OUTER WORLDS, PILLARS OF ETERNITY) is very dense and it takes its time unfolding. Fans of history and the evolution of culture are in for something pretty special as you walk the labyrinth in contemplation of God, each decision weighing heavily on you, each decision determining what survives and what gets painted over. A masterclass in meticulous storytelling and design
While this game is unlikely to appeal to people who prefer a fast-paced plot with more interactive elements, those who enjoy a narrative-driven story with a truly tangled mystery at its heart will find so much to love.
Pentiment isn’t going to be to everyone’s taste and will divide its audience. Some will love it and some will hate it. No doubt some will sit somewhere in the middle.
Pentiment is a game with a modest budget and equipment, which does not mean that it does not achieve a high standard of quality. During the approximately fifteen hours that Pentiment can last, we will be able to immerse ourselves in the life of a 16th century abbey and in the life that surrounds it. Its peculiar style helps to achieve this and, if we approach it with the right mentality, we can enjoy it from the audiovisual, plot, environmental and development perspective of the adventure.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Pentiment is a slow and methodical title that encourages patience and a lot of thinking. The dialogue throughout the game is stellar and serves a long and intriguing plot that chronicles the period of 25 years. The game has an astounding attention to detail with its gorgeous art style, combined with exceptional UI and a cast of interesting and wonderful characters and Pentiment is a game that will be played repeatedly in the years to come.