A 16th-century narrative adventure set in Upper Bavaria, following Andreas Maler, a journeyman artist working in the bygone scriptorium of Kiersau Abbey during a time of great social unrest. While finishing his masterpiece, Andreas inadvertently becomes entangled in a series of murders that take place over 25 years. Peasants, thieves, craftsmen, monks, nuns, nobles, and even saints must be investigated and interrogated to expose the truth.
Platforms
Switch PC PS4 PS5 XONE Series X|SGenres
Adventure Puzzle Role-playing (RPG)Themes
Historical MysteryLanguages: English and 10 more
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| Polish | |||
| Portuguese (Brazil) | |||
| English | |||
| French | |||
| Italian | |||
| German | |||
| Spanish (Spain) | |||
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
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| Russian |
Critic Reviews
By Lee Mehr
For a title so reverent of history, it feels like divine justice that Obsidian's special narrative adventure earns such a high spot in the annals of its own.
- 25 Mar, 2024
By Prans Dunn
With its unique presentation, historical accuracy and intricate branching narrative design, Pentiment is a showcase of Obsidian’s prowess at crafting memorable experiences across genres and scopes.
- 16 Mar, 2024
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Pentiment demonstrates all the ability of Obsidian Entertainment to develop excellent games in genres that are currently little explored and of Xbox Game Studios in offering these games to new platforms.
- 11 Mar, 2024
By Marcus Talens
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.
- 09 Mar, 2024
By Lucas Oliveira
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.
- 09 Mar, 2024
