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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.
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- Developer:
- Obsidian Entertainment
- Publisher:
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine:
- Unity
- Release date:
- 14 November 2022
- Genre:
- Casual,Adventure
- Recent Steam reviews:
- Not specified
- All Steam reviews:
- Very Positive (5430)
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Description
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.
Recommended system requirements
minimum*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *:
- Windows 7 (SP1) 64bit
- Processor:
- Intel Core i3-3225
- Memory:
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- Nvidia GTX 650 Ti
- Storage:
- 12 GB available space
recommended*
- Requirement 1:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
User reviews
Absolutely recommend this game. It is heavy on reading dialogue, but it is so enjoyable. I cannot recommend it enough if you are into history. The story is captivating and the characters all feel so real; I loved every
This is a really solid game for any age, including particularly elderly persons who are not accustomed to gaming. It is authentic, well-researched, and gripping. This shows that gaming can be a space for anyone. It
Beautiful medieval aesthetic. I love how the choices you make have rippling consequences, echoing down years later to affect the story and giving the game great replay value. It's also educational--I learned so much and
"Art is illusion, storytelling, but in their most sublime form, these images form a path to truth." (Brother Piero) What a game. Playing through 20-something hours of the game was the equivalent of the feeling of having
I find it ignorant when video games are all lumped together. Some titles are made for entertainment only, and that is fine, but there are also those that can change your perception of the world, of history, or of
Absolutely adored playing Pentiment. Really loved how it layered history, religion, mythology, art, as well as human connection in such a compelling and beautiful way. I'm just so glad this game exists, especially with




