REVIEW
Pentiment
“A medieval murder mystery painted like an illuminated manuscript — Obsidian's most daring game.”
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YOU’LL LOVE IT IF…
- History enthusiasts and literary readers who play games
- Players who loved Disco Elysium's pure narrative focus
- Anyone wanting something genuinely unlike anything else on the market
SKIP IT IF…
- Action-focused players
- Those wanting combat, conventional RPG systems, or spectacle
Score breakdown
Art Direction10.0
Writing9.5
Mystery Design8.5
Replayability8.5
Value9.5
+ THE GOOD
- Art style is completely unique — every screen looks like a painting
- Murder mystery genuinely surprises at multiple turns
- Replays reveal new truths — designed for multiple playthroughs
- Deeply researched historical setting that never feels like homework
− THE BAD
- Extremely niche — zero appeal for action or open-world fans
- Final act loses some of the mystery's momentum
★BUY★NEXT SAVE POINT
Final word: Buy it.
Pentiment earns a 9.0/10 (A+) and a BUY. Best on PC. Worth your time? YES.
Verdicts are ours alone — never paid for, never previewed by publishers.
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