Pentiment

 Xbox Series X
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 410 Ratings

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

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  1. MrMT
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Wonderfully original, fascinating subject matter - brings back memories of The Name of the Rose. The gameplay won't be for everyone, but for those with the intellectual curiosity to dig in, this is an absolute gem. So glad that Game Pass is able to support content like this for the thinking gamer.
  2. Ozimandeus
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This is a special game. Rare is it that when the credits roll do tears roll down my cheeks. Such a compelling and adult narrative, dealing with issues which all of us face in our lives. Beyond anything that I could possibly expect this game is my personal number 1 this year.
  3. pariz
    Dec 12, 2022
    10
    Es uno de los juegos más únicos e irrecomendables que conozco.
    Una clase magistral de narrativa, que además de desarrollar hermosamente personajes en un contexto histórico determinado, trata con temas históricos complejos sin dejar de emocionar y divertir.
    Fuenteovejuna, Picarillo de Tormes y tantas obras clásicas de la transición del medioevo a la modernidad, para qué os quiero!
  4. Cryheme
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    One of the best games in the genre. Disco Elusium meets Medievil (without skeletons).
  5. ignore78
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    its hard to describe this game. you live the life the artist Andreas, and it feels like its your life. its your choices that you make in the game, and see the consequences of them. I became obsessed with the game, wanted to know more and more. what will happen if i do this or that. This game is really something special.
  6. PlanetCrusher
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    As a fan of point and click adventure games, this one caught me a little off guard. What I mean is that it didn't have the same sort of puzzle or item discovery structure I have long associated with this type of game.

    This game, on the other hand, is entirely built around you understanding the stories of the people in the world you are in, their hopes, their motivations, their    As a fan of point and click adventure games, this one caught me a little off guard. What I mean is that it didn't have the same sort of puzzle or item discovery structure I have long associated with this type of game.

    This game, on the other hand, is entirely built around you understanding the stories of the people in the world you are in, their hopes, their motivations, their backgrounds, and how they all intertwine.

    It starts a little slow as you familiarize yourself with the world, but a mystery starts to unfold. And once it did, the story had its hooks in me. I wanted to interrogate every person, discover every secret, and uncover the truth of the mystery.

    It had its hooks in me and didn't let go until I finished. It was a fantastic experience.    … Expand
  7. Cjm_cola_cole
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Annoyed that this game is being review bombed for all of the wrong reasons. Wonderful experience.
  8. pjosephson
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Fun & Unique adventure game, More of an animated story book than anything else, Beautiful drawn. Great story. If you don't like to read or click through text then you definitely will have a problem here. Otherwise, it's worth the time.
  9. Meikla
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    A true unique Masterpiece. Obsidian is one of the best. First Grounded now this peace of art!
  10. f5inet
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Pentiment es un juego unico. Es una mezcla entre RPG y Walking Simulator donde de forma totalmente fortuita te veras en la mitad de una investigacion de un asesinato.

    Es un juego rudo de jugar al principio. acostumbrados a juegos que te llevan de la mano desde el minuto uno, y a acompañantes que practicamente te resuelven los puzzles antes siquiera que estos aparezcan, un juego donde    Pentiment es un juego unico. Es una mezcla entre RPG y Walking Simulator donde de forma totalmente fortuita te veras en la mitad de una investigacion de un asesinato.

    Es un juego rudo de jugar al principio. acostumbrados a juegos que te llevan de la mano desde el minuto uno, y a acompañantes que practicamente te resuelven los puzzles antes siquiera que estos aparezcan, un juego donde resulta contra-intuitivo comprender el mapa se hace complicado. Aun asi, esa 'arisca' primera toma de contacto se vuelve tremendamente comoda y satisfactoria tras los primeros 30-40 minutos de juego. No es que el juego sea aburrido e ingobernable la primera media hora, es que no entiendes lo que el juego te esta pidiendo que hagas.

    El juego te esta pidiendo que hables con los personajes, que definas tu trasfondo e historia MIENTRAS hablas con el resto de personajes y no en una pantalla de creacion previa de personaje. Estas MODELANDO a tu personaje MIENTRAS estas jugando. Son tus decisiones en la primera media hora las que modelan a tu personaje. No es que el juego se 'tosco', es que los primeros 30 minutos estaban definiendo al personaje MIENTRAS jugabas.

    El resto del juego es una delicia: el juego te atrapa bajo el misterio del asesinato sin resolver y siempre estas diciendo 'venga, charlo con otro personaje mas, y lo dejo por hoy', pero tu y yo sabemos que no va a ser asi. Vas a charlar con uno, y luego con otro, y luego con otro, y luego vas a comer con otro, y luego, si, iras a dormir, pero te despertaran en mitad de la noche, y querras hablar con otro, y querras ir al bosque a ver si otro personaje esta alli... es muy dificil, MUY DIFICIL, quitar el juego una vez has empezado a jugar.

    Obsidian lo ha vuelto a hacer, tenemos una pequeña joya entre manos. Un juego asi habria sido IMPOSIBLE sin GamePass. Algo tan original, transgresor, y con una estetica tan particular jamas habria tenido luz verde de ninguna productora o distribuidora.

    Disfrutalo, no hay muchos juegos como Pentiment. Casi diria, que es unico en su genero.    … Expand
  11. X50
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Muito bom jogo, recomendo para quem gosta de uma boa narrativa esse jogo é um prato cheio.
  12. Deadheadbill
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    In a world of Call of Duty and Destiny we need a game like this. I can see why some might not like it due to the amount of reading and the style of gameplay but for the targeted playerbase it is a masterpiece.
  13. Axel293410
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Since the people are giving it a 10 or a 0 I gave it a 10. True punctuation would be a 80/100.
    I still remember many visual games from the 90s that were better.
    Warning : if you don’t like to read books and don’t like medieval stories stay A.W.A.Y of this game (or virtual book as many describe it ) I really enjoyed the characters and loved to see them grow up , die , reproduce , etc..    Since the people are giving it a 10 or a 0 I gave it a 10. True punctuation would be a 80/100.
    I still remember many visual games from the 90s that were better.

    Warning : if you don’t like to read books and don’t like medieval stories stay A.W.A.Y of this game (or virtual book as many describe it )

    I really enjoyed the characters and loved to see them grow up , die , reproduce , etc.. you learn a lot of literature and history background .
    At the beginning I was kinda angry at the graphics and way your character moves but I ended up loving the design after some minutes in .

    A refreshment for the genre . Please Microsoft stop producing so many shooters    … Expand
  14. funyunknight
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    One of the best games of 2022. I love story focused games though. Between this and As Dusk Falls I feel like Xbox has done a great job with these story games.

    At first I wasn’t feeling the art style but quickly thought it was pretty beautiful as I progressed. The story and history behind the game were super interesting too. May not be for everyone but I loved it.
  15. Midget007
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    I hate to say it but this isn't meant for your average dudebro cod noscope420 gamer. You either get it or you don't.
  16. blalalaala
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Great game. The art is awesome very inspired by medieval art. Very interesting characters and murder investigation story
  17. Nondas
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    An incredible adventure full of twists and turns and with an outstanding story, I recommend it to everyone who likes an incredible narrative
  18. ErFranGr
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Juego que definitivamente no es para todos. Leí muchas críticas diciendo que la xbox series no rinde con este juego. MENTIRA tengo la series x y la series s y en ambas El juego va genial.

    Este juego tiene unos diálogos brillantes. Y es verdad que a muchos no les llame por sus gráficos pero esa gente que dice eso no sabe lo que es un videojuego esos quieren películas. Que a mi.me gustan    Juego que definitivamente no es para todos. Leí muchas críticas diciendo que la xbox series no rinde con este juego. MENTIRA tengo la series x y la series s y en ambas El juego va genial.

    Este juego tiene unos diálogos brillantes. Y es verdad que a muchos no les llame por sus gráficos pero esa gente que dice eso no sabe lo que es un videojuego esos quieren películas. Que a mi.me gustan también pero tachar que un juego es malo por sus gráficos es de no saber de verdad que es un videojuego.    … Expand
  19. katieelizabeth
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Metacritic, you need to do a better job at filtering out reviews from people that clearly never played the game and have nothing to do with the game. More console war BS. This stuff is not useful for people who were genuinely looking for user reviews. I don't care what Sony fanboys think.

    Obsidian is a fantastic studio and have made some incredible games - Fallout New Vegas, Pillars of    Metacritic, you need to do a better job at filtering out reviews from people that clearly never played the game and have nothing to do with the game. More console war BS. This stuff is not useful for people who were genuinely looking for user reviews. I don't care what Sony fanboys think.

    Obsidian is a fantastic studio and have made some incredible games - Fallout New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity 1 & 2, The Outer Worlds, KOTOR 2, Tyranny, etc. Let them make an indie title with a smaller team if they want to. It's not like they are charging AAA price for it - it's very cheap, priced exactly like an indie title. It was a passion project for them. There really isn't any game quite like it on the market.    … Expand
  20. Forgerb
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Una ingeniosa y novedosa forma de narrar una historia de crimen en la vida del nuestro personaje protagonista, precioso e inteligente, sencillo y complejo a la vez, con una narrativa que cambia a cada pregunta y repuesta que proporcionemos, una obra de arte de videojuego , el pionero en esta clase
  21. salvis07
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    I have a minor in medieval art history, so I admit I'm a bit biased towards the art style, but this is really such a wonderful game. If you enjoy mysteries, meaningful choices, incredible dialogue, and beautiful art, this game is for you!
  22. Jjb985
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Beautiful art style, well written and deep character building. The little details of typos and different fonts for community status was great. Can't wait to play through multiple times to see what character I can build Andreas into. Do not listen to bad reviews from players if you read them you will see they are all just consume war review bombed
  23. JMech
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
    Extraordinary exploration of history, art, faith, and life. Wept, gasped, and had my heart pounding multiple times. Try to roleplay vs. purely puzzlesolve and you will likely have a better time.
  24. REYx
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    As an avid gamer and enthusiast of unique gaming experiences, I was utterly blown away by Pentiment. This remarkable game transcends the boundaries of conventional gaming, emerging as a true work of art that captivates both the mind and the heart.

    From the very moment I delved into the world of Pentiment, I was entranced by its breathtaking visuals and awe-inspiring design. The    As an avid gamer and enthusiast of unique gaming experiences, I was utterly blown away by Pentiment. This remarkable game transcends the boundaries of conventional gaming, emerging as a true work of art that captivates both the mind and the heart.

    From the very moment I delved into the world of Pentiment, I was entranced by its breathtaking visuals and awe-inspiring design. The hand-painted landscapes and meticulously crafted environments not only showcase the developers' exceptional talent but also evoke a profound sense of immersion that few other games can replicate. Each stroke of the virtual brush adds depth and meaning to the narrative, leaving players in a state of pure wonderment.

    Speaking of the narrative, Pentiment delivers an emotional journey like no other. It skillfully weaves together a compelling story that touches upon profound themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. The characters are beautifully fleshed out, each with their own unique struggles and triumphs. It's a testament to the game's writing that I found myself emotionally invested in their fates, often shedding a tear or two during the game's poignant moments.

    The gameplay mechanics are perfectly tailored to complement the overall experience. The puzzles are challenging but not frustrating, striking an ideal balance between engagement and contemplation. I appreciated how the gameplay seamlessly intertwined with the narrative, reinforcing the themes and evoking a sense of personal growth as I progressed through the game.

    Pentiment's soundtrack is a masterpiece in its own right. The hauntingly beautiful melodies, perfectly synchronized with the on-screen events, amplified the emotional impact of every scene. It is rare to find a game where the music becomes an inseparable part of the experience, but Pentiment achieves this with grace and finesse.

    Furthermore, the attention to detail exhibited by the developers is commendable. The game is polished to perfection, free of any major technical hiccups that could disrupt the player's immersion. It's evident that the creators poured their hearts and souls into crafting a flawless gaming experience, and it truly pays off.

    In conclusion, Pentiment is a game that deserves to be celebrated and cherished as a magnum opus of the gaming industry. Its stunning visuals, captivating narrative, seamless gameplay, and evocative soundtrack make it an unforgettable journey that resonates with players on a profound level. If you're searching for a gaming experience that transcends entertainment and ventures into the realm of art, Pentiment is an absolute must-play. Kudos to the talented team behind this gem - you've created something truly extraordinary!    … Expand
  25. PSgamer2005
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    It's looks amazing, the narrative , the sound , i was playing for 5 hours i can't stop to playing it
  26. Metroyt696
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Excelente juego, execelente historia, si quieren un juego peliculero vayanse a jugar otro tipo de juegos exigirle a un juego indi que lusca como triple A es una estupi..
  27. BalkanYugo
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Definitely a niche game but it is excellent in every regard. There is such an attention to detail for the period; it's uncanny. This is a very unique and original Obsidian gem.
  28. Keav
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego muy bueno, si no lo has probado deberías darle una oportunidad veras que te sorprenderá.… Expand
  29. PS_Gamer2015
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    I love this Game, the graphics ando performance on Xbox sx it's wonderful , if You have Xbox You have to play it
  30. pakkun
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Pentiment - совокупность комплексной, продуманной истории и шикарного арт-дизайна. Игра меня заинтересовала по первым обрывкам информации, посему находясь в доверительных отношениях с продуктами от Obsidian, и в искренней любови к Disco Elysium (фигурирующая, как объект вдохновения), я просто не мог пройти мимо этой игры. Ожидания полностью оправдались, я получил то, что хотел!

    Если вы    Pentiment - совокупность комплексной, продуманной истории и шикарного арт-дизайна. Игра меня заинтересовала по первым обрывкам информации, посему находясь в доверительных отношениях с продуктами от Obsidian, и в искренней любови к Disco Elysium (фигурирующая, как объект вдохновения), я просто не мог пройти мимо этой игры. Ожидания полностью оправдались, я получил то, что хотел!

    Если вы любите неспешное и вдумчивое повествование, хороший детектив в непривычной для жанра и концепции обёртке, не отягощённый рудиментарными элементами геймплея, то Pentiment вас порадует. Поистине авторский проект.    … Expand
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#9 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#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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