Pentiment

 Xbox Series X
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 410 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 294 out of 410
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 410
  3. Negative: 89 out of 410

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  1. JuanBeli
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    Uno de las mejores aventuras gráficas para los apasionados de la historia medieval. A nivel artístico impresiona el detalle por recrear las ilustraciones de la época. A nivel narrativo se nota profundo y toca una gran variedad de temas desde el punto de vista de la moral de la época. Sumado al esmero por representar la vida de la época en la que se desarrolla lo convierten en un juego queUno de las mejores aventuras gráficas para los apasionados de la historia medieval. A nivel artístico impresiona el detalle por recrear las ilustraciones de la época. A nivel narrativo se nota profundo y toca una gran variedad de temas desde el punto de vista de la moral de la época. Sumado al esmero por representar la vida de la época en la que se desarrolla lo convierten en un juego que te teletransporta a otra época. Eso sí, hay que tener muy en cuenta que el juego no apunta a todos los públicos y mucho menos a ser un juego masivo. Sólo será un juego sobresaliente para aquellos que disfruten de la historia y no estén buscando un juego de fantasía medieval.… Expand
  2. Johanna93
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    The negative reviews are an indictment to the intellectual capacity of the „gaming community“
  3. Mandel47
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece from start to finish. Not for everybody but I adored it. Great job Obsidian
  4. Lasz83
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    Jogo muito imersivo. Os diálogos são inteligentes e agradáveis, com muitas referências históricas bem trabalhadas.
  5. OCDgamet
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Love a game like this outside of the norm. Don't get why people love to review bomb a game they clearly haven't played. It's pretty pathetic tbh
  6. Hayzen
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    This game is a Masterpiece! So glad Game Pass exists! Would have never played this game if it wasn't on Game Pass.
  7. ebram
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. god game i m iran 10 god very godhsjshejejjejejejehgdhdhdhdjhdhdjjdjdjudjdhdhejejejjwjeh… Expand
  8. Sxo
    May 9, 2023
    10
    Fresh and brilliant story. Great game for chilling. Not everybody will love that graphic and systems but it’s worth to play for sure :)
  9. phimseto
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    Don't bother with the negative reviews. They're written by the types of people who, if you asked them to prove they could read, would take a book and hold it upside down while trying to convince you. They're also the type that thinks every RPG should be Skyrim or Elden Ring and have the graphics of Call of Duty. In other words, they live in more of a fantasyland than any RPG setting andDon't bother with the negative reviews. They're written by the types of people who, if you asked them to prove they could read, would take a book and hold it upside down while trying to convince you. They're also the type that thinks every RPG should be Skyrim or Elden Ring and have the graphics of Call of Duty. In other words, they live in more of a fantasyland than any RPG setting and they don't like to think too much or too hard. Truthfully, they would be doing us all a favor if they stayed away from games like Pentiment and stuck to Fortnite or whatever it is that keeps their very short attention span engaged.

    Pentiment is an excellent game for those who love story and character-focused games and don't need things to blow up or attack you every three seconds. If that sounds good to you, then Pentiment is worth your time, especially at its too modest price point. It's the kind of small narrative project long-time Obsidian fans should appreciate, given AAA gaming's limitations.    … Expand
  10. plinley
    Dec 6, 2022
    9
    While not quite a visual novel, and not quite an RPG, Pentiment carves out a nice little niche that shows off the best of both of these genres. With flushed out characters and a well thought out story, Pentiment tells a very unique story that probably wouldn’t have been made without Gamepass. If you’re a fan of shorter, story-based games, do yourself a favor and download Pentiment.
  11. Ericthered06
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    The is definitely a different type of game. At first glance I thought this looks boring but it's such an easy play through and you begin to follow the story more and more and now I'm sitting at work wondering what will be revealed next because the story telling in the game is incredible. If you play alot of Nintendo games where there's tons of dialog then go for it. You won't be disappointed.
  12. Cyshox
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Probably not for everyone but I really enjoyed my playthrough. The visuals are outstanding and the dialogues are interesting. The plot is pretty good too.
  13. FGPT
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    The art style is really interesting, and the story is incredibly engaging. Its a different type of game for sure, but a lot of fun nonetheless. In an industry who keeps copying the same thing over and over again, its refreshing to see something diferent.
  14. Superksa
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    The game has one of the best artstyle I've ever seen the whole gaming industry.
    It has a good story.
  15. epelpaj
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    One of the best games this year. Outstanding visual style, with a great story, dialogue and characters. The sound design is great, but I would've liked some more music in the background. Also some voice acting would've been nice, atleast a few words to help give the players some aid in differantiating the characters. The gameplay is simple, but perfect for this game.

    Tl;dr: One of the    One of the best games this year. Outstanding visual style, with a great story, dialogue and characters. The sound design is great, but I would've liked some more music in the background. Also some voice acting would've been nice, atleast a few words to help give the players some aid in differantiating the characters. The gameplay is simple, but perfect for this game.

    Tl;dr: One of the best games this year, lacking music/voice acting.    … Expand
  16. ehtaco
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    A masterpiece of the genre. Longer than you'd expect, too. 15-25 hours depending on how you play it and I was pleasantly surprised. A masterclass in world-building, characters, and storytelling imo. I highly recommend it so long as you know what you're getting into.
  17. LimitBreak
    Jan 11, 2023
    9
    Very interesting game. A narrative detective story with gameplay similar to Disco Elysium, albeit with a very different style and setting.

    The game was obviously a labour of love from Obsidian. Every conversation shows a huge amount of historical research behind it, and a lot of care in development of the characters over multiple time periods. Each character has their own background    Very interesting game. A narrative detective story with gameplay similar to Disco Elysium, albeit with a very different style and setting.

    The game was obviously a labour of love from Obsidian. Every conversation shows a huge amount of historical research behind it, and a lot of care in development of the characters over multiple time periods. Each character has their own background and narrative style which is demonstrated through the different "writing" styles used in conversations. The story is deep, well-written, and novel. And finally special mention for the ASMR experience of quill scratching on parchment whenever you speak to someone!

    Only one thing I disliked - throughout the game your investigation seems very free-form and open to the player's own thoughts. By the end you'll understand that this was a bit of an illusion. Can't say more here without spoilers.

    Overall it was a great game.    … Expand
  18. ArVilla
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    After going through the opening, and getting used to the art style, I am intrigued by this property. I love that the developers were able to make such creative decisions when it came to this game's development. I still have some time before I complete the game, but I can definitely see the potential. On top of that, I'm usually a fan of any writing coming out of Oblivian Entertainement, soAfter going through the opening, and getting used to the art style, I am intrigued by this property. I love that the developers were able to make such creative decisions when it came to this game's development. I still have some time before I complete the game, but I can definitely see the potential. On top of that, I'm usually a fan of any writing coming out of Oblivian Entertainement, so I'm not likely to be disappointed. I'll for sure edit my rating later if my opinion changes.… Expand
  19. Knarfu
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    Great story so far. About halfway through and it keeps surprising me. Mechanically the game is very simple and easy to understand but it’s the narrative flow that keeps this game separate from its action-filled, kill-everything-in-sight contemporaries. This is a thinking man’s game. CoD players, move along..
  20. boxcutta
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    I didn’t expect much from this game, but end up liking it very much! The story is brilliant, art is beautiful and replayability factor is there, which is rare for this kind of games.
  21. PeaceSweeper
    Dec 23, 2022
    9
    Pentiment is a fantastic mix of immersive story telling in tandem with a world that actively reacts to your decision making. It’s delicately wrapped in an atmosphere passionately dripping in character and historical immersion. If you’re a fan of historical games, or classical role playing, you’ll find great fun with this future cult classic.
  22. gabrieldavid3
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    A piece of art like pretty much everything obsidian creates. Highly recommended.
  23. eagz
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    It was like reading a good book that I just couldn't put down. Slow start but drew me in after the first hour or so. Charming, well thought out graphics, and a history lesson to boot. Not a game for everyone but if you like a good narrative game as if it was a book you'll enjoy Pentiment, a refreshing bug free release like no other.
  24. parnmkie
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    its worth playing. iv had it for a bit now and im finding it fun. please give it a go.
  25. DinoMAGRO22
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Gostei da proposta do jogo! apresentou um nova maneira de ver a história! o diferencia e muito interessante e o som do jogo está sensacional!
  26. pivez
    Dec 28, 2022
    9
    Great example of a good script. I found the game wonderful, but I'm aware that this game is enjoyable only if you're able to take your time and live the experience without rush. This is because Pentiment lives through dialogue and characters.
    I found the sound amazing, but the soundtrack could have been better in terms of timing: mostly during the 3rd and last act, in tense situations the    Great example of a good script. I found the game wonderful, but I'm aware that this game is enjoyable only if you're able to take your time and live the experience without rush. This is because Pentiment lives through dialogue and characters.
    I found the sound amazing, but the soundtrack could have been better in terms of timing: mostly during the 3rd and last act, in tense situations the soundtrack was lacking.    … Expand
  27. Gregmaful
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Definitely not for everyone due it's heavy dialogue with no voice acting but if you're into classic choice dirven RPGs with consequences this is one for you.

    Great writing from Obsidian as is to be expected, with a large swath of references to medieval and classical literature and history. The game also engages with these texts maturely and trusts your intelligence enough to engage with    Definitely not for everyone due it's heavy dialogue with no voice acting but if you're into classic choice dirven RPGs with consequences this is one for you.

    Great writing from Obsidian as is to be expected, with a large swath of references to medieval and classical literature and history. The game also engages with these texts maturely and trusts your intelligence enough to engage with it as well.

    If you view video games as an art form would highly recommend giving this a shot.    … Expand
  28. jdrudge
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Enjoyable game. While the world isn't huge it is an open world, as you're able to go anywhere you please, assuming it's unlocked at that time of day. It took a couple days to complete. And the ending was bittersweet. I enjoyed that you got to personalize your characters through dialog. My only hang up was not knowing upfront which dialogs drove story and which were just informational.
  29. SpeckterRaiot
    Nov 21, 2022
    9
    Pentiment si è dimostrata un'opera d'arte che ha scosso il concetto mainstream di medium videoludico moderno. Gli sviluppatori sono andati completamente contro corrente abbandonado azione, grafica pompata e una storia roboante per dare spazio a una narrazione intima, lenta e dall'ambientazione sopraffine
  30. wdkrus
    Nov 22, 2022
    9
    It's painful to see all there "I deleted the game after 10 minutes". I'm not giving zeroes to fifa's cuz I'm hate soccer, okay?
    This game is not for everyone. It is slow, have unique art style and requires you to read a lot. If you are not ready for this, you can pass, but think about what you are missing.
    This is pure role-play game with a lot of characters and lots of choices with big    It's painful to see all there "I deleted the game after 10 minutes". I'm not giving zeroes to fifa's cuz I'm hate soccer, okay?
    This game is not for everyone. It is slow, have unique art style and requires you to read a lot. If you are not ready for this, you can pass, but think about what you are missing.
    This is pure role-play game with a lot of characters and lots of choices with big consequences. There are three acts with own timespans, and you can see all the impact from your actions in the future. You will regret some, happy for some, no choice will left you heart untouched.
    Could'nt stop myself from playing it until game's mystery is solved.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
5
#5 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2022

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. PCMag
    Mar 24, 2023
    90
    Pentiment is a thrilling, Renaissance-style whodunit that forgoes conventional video game action by focusing on an engaging narrative, branching dialogue options, and character relationships.
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  2. 4P.de
    Dec 1, 2022
    86
    Unique, exciting and clever, Pentiment is a beautiful yet educational adventure - a quiet but valuable gem in Xbox Game Pass.
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  3. TheXboxHub
    Nov 28, 2022
    100
    Pentiment is a superb game that marks an important step forward for its genre. Quiet, contemplative and intelligent, it is a shining example of what happens when a team is allowed to expand their horizons and take risks.
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