Pentiment

Pentiment

95% Overwhelmingly Positive
7,029 Positive
348 Negative
7,377 Total Reviews

Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

$19.99
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Release Date: (2 years ago)

Game Details

Achievements
41
Average Playtime
6.2 hours
Estimated Owners
200000 - 500000
Peak Concurrent Users
55
Recommendations
7,031
Metacritic Score
88/100 View
DLC Count
1 DLC
Median Playtime
6.4 hours
Age Rating
17+
⚠️ Content Warning:

Pentiment contains public executions, stylized gore, suicide, references to abortion, frequent strong language, references to sexual assault, and references to sexual activities. Small parts of the game also reference notable alcohol consumption and incidental ergot-induced hallucinations.

🌐 Official Website: obsidian.net
🛠️ Support: Support Page
📧 Support Email: [email protected]

About This Game

From Obsidian, this game is a historical narrative-driven game focusing on character development, heavily stylized art, and choice-driven storytelling in early 16th century Bavaria. Players will play as Andreas Maler, a clever illustrator caught up in a series of murders in Tassing and Kiersau Abbey over the course of twenty five years. Players will be responsible for conducting their own investigation to decide the fate of the community, but each decision will have lasting consequences and inexorably draws Andreas closer to the center of an underlying conspiracy. Illustrated world Experience 16th century Europe as the master artists of the time saw them. Art inspired by great illuminated manuscripts and the earliest printed books becomes a living, breathing world in Pentiment. Uncover mysteries Choose different academic and social backgrounds and meet a colorful cast of characters as you discover the stories and secrets that lie within the small Bavarian town of Tassing and nearby Keirsau Abbey. Impact a changing world In an era of great religious and political change, each decision you make can have a profound impact on the community’s future. Find your own way through this turbulent time and see the consequences of your choices play out over generations.
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Family Sharing Full controller support Single-player Steam Achievements

User Tags

Historical (221) Story Rich (214) Adventure (212) Investigation (208) Stylized (197) Hand-drawn (195) Interactive Fiction (190) Exploration (186) Multiple Endings (186) Mystery (180) Choose Your Own Adventure (176) Singleplayer (170) Detective (160) 2D (145) Medieval (141) Conspiracy (136) Point & Click (133) Casual (131) Controller (112) Narrative (112)

Supported Languages

English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Spain