Pentiment
•Initial Release: Nov 15, 2022
•ESRB: Mature •Nintendo Switch PlayStation 5 PlayStation 4 Xbox Series X/S +2
IGN Rating
8.8
611 Ratings
HowLongToBeat
15 hrs
Main Story
20 hrs
Story + Sides
25 hrs
Everything
18 hrs
All Styles
Images & Screenshots
Pentiment Review
EDITORS' CHOICE
masterpiece
Pentiment is a clever Late Medieval detective story with a gorgeously-realized world that I can hardly recommend highly enough.
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Summary
Pentiment is a historical mystery game that focuses on character development, heavily stylized art, and choice-driven storytelling in early 16th century Germany. The main character is a clever illustrator caught up a series of murders at Kiersau Abbey over twenty five years.
Content Rating
ESRB: Mature Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Blood and Gore
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Initial Release
Nov 15, 2022
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