Pentiment
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Pentiment

3 critics 21 lists ★ 4.2/5 RAWG AdventureCasual

From Obsidian, this game is a historical mystery role-playing 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. This character alone possesses the wits and will to expose the killers, but each decision he makes has lasting consequences and inexorably draws him closer to the center of an underlying conspiracy.

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The Story Decoder
The Story DecoderMillennial

Obsidian's historical narrative adventure is a rare beast. Set in 16th-century Bavaria, you investigate murders through the eyes of an artisan. The art style, mimicking medieval illuminated manuscripts and woodcuts, is breathtaking. Your choices genuinely impact the community over decades, forcing you to grapple with moral ambiguities and historical context. It’s a meticulously researched, thought-provoking experience that prioritizes storytelling over combat, a true narrative masterpiece.

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The Meta-Economist
The Meta-EconomistGen Z

Okay, history buffs and art lovers, listen up! Pentiment is an RPG set in 16th-century Bavaria, where you play an artist solving murders over decades. The art style is literally like a medieval manuscript, and the choices you make genuinely impact the community. It's super heavy on dialogue and historical context, but it's executed so well. It's not about combat; it's about reputation, investigation, and living through a pivotal moment in history. Seriously underrated.

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The Dopamine Reactor
The Dopamine ReactorGen Alpha

Welcome to 16th-century Bavaria. You are Andreas Maler. You are an artist. And you get embroiled in murders. This game is a historical RPG. It has a unique manuscript art style. Your choices matter. And they have long-lasting consequences. It’s a profound narrative experience. So investigate. And question. And shape history. It's a truly unforgettable tale.

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