Xbox Series X User Reviews

Stunning visuals. Absolutely brilliant writing. It's very different from what you would expect of a video game and that's what makes it perfect. If you are into medieval stories or adventures that you simply can't let go of, this is your game. 10/10

Fantastic game one of the best I’ve ever played. Artistically, thematically, technically perfect. I love you Andreas Maler.

From the start, it didn't really grab me visually, and it takes place in a time period that doesn't particularly interest me. Add to that the completely unnecessary Act 3, or at least a large part of it, and the ending with several unresolved plot points... and it ends up being a rather mediocre game.

Quite an interesting, nice story about real life dynamics in a small village in Germany when shamanism and christianity were still there. Showing the good, the bad, the ugly. Interesting experience for sure.

A beautiful detective RPG game set in the late medieval Bavaria. It has great storytelling, interesting characters, unexpected plot twists. But what I like the most is a description of a common life in a small Bavarian town during the great religious events in Europe.

Absolutely phenomenal and unique experience in hand-drawn medieval Europe. Fantastic story, characters and world building. The only thing missing is the voice acting, but Lingua Ignota makes it up in the final credits. Highly recommended. 10/10

amazing ,obsidian outdid itself with this one. it somehow manages to reach the depth of the name of the rose

There isn't much going on this game. As much as I love dialogue and reading, not much is interesting with this game. It also has a ton of jargon and history so if you're not familiar with the time period, theological stuff, and other terminology, it gets overwhelming and boring pretty fast.

Original, Educational, and calming to play. Bringing to life a 1500’s village entrenched in history is a great video game alternative. It brings to light the very real challenge of the times- serving justice when evidence and general education is hard to find. I was thorough as possible in finding the culprit. Apparently, there is no right answer. Although I can appreciate the lesson in its design of the times- that often times people were accused, justice was “served”, and the repercussions are felt long afterwards- I wanted to get it right. Once I realized that wasn’t the point, I was personally less motivated to finish. This is a great alternative game to the AAA’s and I hope these kinds of original ideas in game making continue to be greenlit.

Bold to put out a story game in this day & age of online gaming & a gaming community that has poor attention span & low IQ where as they can't play a game without combat... Playing this game if basically like reading a book, if you don't like reading, you wont like this game, if are an intellect & like to relax by reading, then you will enjoy this game. Story is nothing spectacular but you having the capability of making choices that effect some outcomes make it more interesting, will be a game I will remember for sure, neat experience.

What a special spectacular game. Didn't think I would like it but since it's in game pass i gave it try & fell in love with it. I think everyone should at least give it try & u will most likely be surprised by this little gem

Peters out a bit toward the end, but this is a surprisingly bang-up period piece murder mystery. It's hilarious and very well-written. The investigative aspects of the game are fun with some sobering consequences if poor decisions are made. Gorgeous arty style and thought-provoking examination of how religion and government intersect to impact the lives of common people. This is a must-play.

It’s just so boring. It’s never exciting any second. Sound design is dull, graphics are dull. It feels like an interactive very boring book with lots to read. You never have to be smart. Just click through the dialogs, speak to all persoan mentioned in your diary and the mystery will reveal itself. I stopped playing in the middle of the second act when I realized I would have to spend another 7 hours with this.

A nice "medieval" visual novel with an original artistic direction. I'd advise to turn on the "instant" option for the dialogs as they are massively present. The story unfolds in an interesting way, the choices for the protagonist background has some impact and the choices in the way you investigate is appreciated. Be aware you have to like the visual novel genre before playing though.

Pentiment is an incredibly immersive story driven rpg. It is set in Germany during the middle ages . Pentiment also has a beautiful art style and music.

A wonderfully immersive experience. Pentiment is the perfect game to sit down and relax while unfolding both a complexe murder story and a incredibly detailed medieval reality.

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Probably my favorite game. Completely unique gaming experience with great dialogue and trippy visuals and an engrossing story

Great adventure, with lots of culture references to a period often ignored or represented in a simplistic way by videogames. I wish there were more games like this one. Thumbs up!

Loved the story, the mystery, the historical accuracy, the art. This game was a pleasant surprise to me. Story centered games like this are a new thing to me and I'm loving them, and Pentiment is partly responsible.

Loved the game. The story and characters are soooo well written. The graphics/design are so unique and great (if you like it). Choices matter a lot. The setting is something not too often used so that was refreshing

Why play Pentiment? It's one of the greatest works of historical fiction I've ever seen in a video game. Make no mistake, it's a text-based adventure with the lightest of RPG elements. That might put you off but believe me here, you can't judge this book by its cover. And it's not just excellent for it's genre, it's excellent. As as longtime history fanatic ploughing through Assassin's Creed games, Age of Empires and Crusader Kings, I've never seen historical fiction shine this well in a game, and I've certainly never seen it so stylishly. Early modern Bavaria isn't just the backdrop for some 21st century-equivalent sitcom. It's the lens through which every character lives and breaths. Getting to know them doesn't just teach you about their personal story, but also about the time period as a whole. And then you get to the artistic style of each scene, bursting with vibrant expression and beautiful detail. The plot is dense, scandalous and philosophical and simply glides across beautiful lines of dialogue that effortlessly draw you in. I've never found it easier to read in a video game because each text bubble is a work of art – in it's written content and visually stylish fonts true to the early-modern period. It's all brilliant, flipping through menus, codexes, maps and stories never felt this good. But again, why play Pentiment? Because it just might teach you something new and allow you to feel things you haven't felt before.

I really liked this game, it is just my kinda game and the art style is just very unique

the story is beatiful something that really stands out of the ordinary...loved it

Beautiful with a poignant story

Story is well written, development of arc of the main character accompanied by the history of a small town, fascinating

The game is absolutely brilliant. I am very satisfied.

I was on board and enthralled for much of the first two acts, but the third act was a slog of an experience before a really smart ending. I really loved the discovery and mystery, but the repetition of the third act was too much for me to overcome. Would have been better with a much shorter late game and the early acts are great.

For me it was a big surprise. A beautiful role-playing game with a strong "artistic" character, where dialogues and choices reign supreme. Very intriguing plot.

The art style is horrible. The sounds are awful, the dialogue even in easy read mode could have picked way better fonts, it is a reading game after all, so make it as readable as possible. This is a review after very little time because it was so irritating I had to turn it off. Just nothing likeable. I'm all up for plod along adventure games but this lost me from the word go. The start **** is very important to make someone excited to play. This made me excited to free up hard drive space.

This game deserves more love. The story is well done and the whole game looks like a painting

I didn’t expect much from this game, but end up liking it very much! The story is brilliant, art is beautiful and replayability factor is there, which is rare for this kind of games.

As an avid gamer and enthusiast of unique gaming experiences, I was utterly blown away by Pentiment. This remarkable game transcends the boundaries of conventional gaming, emerging as a true work of art that captivates both the mind and the heart. From the very moment I delved into the world of Pentiment, I was entranced by its breathtaking visuals and awe-inspiring design. The hand-painted landscapes and meticulously crafted environments not only showcase the developers' exceptional talent but also evoke a profound sense of immersion that few other games can replicate. Each stroke of the virtual brush adds depth and meaning to the narrative, leaving players in a state of pure wonderment. Speaking of the narrative, Pentiment delivers an emotional journey like no other. It skillfully weaves together a compelling story that touches upon profound themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. The characters are beautifully fleshed out, each with their own unique struggles and triumphs. It's a testament to the game's writing that I found myself emotionally invested in their fates, often shedding a tear or two during the game's poignant moments. The gameplay mechanics are perfectly tailored to complement the overall experience. The puzzles are challenging but not frustrating, striking an ideal balance between engagement and contemplation. I appreciated how the gameplay seamlessly intertwined with the narrative, reinforcing the themes and evoking a sense of personal growth as I progressed through the game. Pentiment's soundtrack is a masterpiece in its own right. The hauntingly beautiful melodies, perfectly synchronized with the on-screen events, amplified the emotional impact of every scene. It is rare to find a game where the music becomes an inseparable part of the experience, but Pentiment achieves this with grace and finesse. Furthermore, the attention to detail exhibited by the developers is commendable. The game is polished to perfection, free of any major technical hiccups that could disrupt the player's immersion. It's evident that the creators poured their hearts and souls into crafting a flawless gaming experience, and it truly pays off. In conclusion, Pentiment is a game that deserves to be celebrated and cherished as a magnum opus of the gaming industry. Its stunning visuals, captivating narrative, seamless gameplay, and evocative soundtrack make it an unforgettable journey that resonates with players on a profound level. If you're searching for a gaming experience that transcends entertainment and ventures into the realm of art, Pentiment is an absolute must-play. Kudos to the talented team behind this gem - you've created something truly extraordinary!

A narratively-brilliant, excellent, and original medieval adventure game with a unique art style and extremely deep choice and dialog reactivity. There's a good amount of the Persona games here with Pentiment's time management system, where you only have certain amount of time segments in a day, and have to pick and choose what to do with each one. You also build up relationships by talking to people and saying the right things, which ultimately helps you achieve your goals. Pentiment also reminded of Frogwares' Sherlock games because you spend most of your time investigating and following up on clues, usually to solve a murder. The reason I can't rate it higher is that there isn't that much gameplay to speak of. It's almost all clicking on things and choosing dialog options. One of the selling points of the game, the feeling of authenticity, is also a negative, as most NPCs are fairly mundane, and talking to them isn't that interesting. It's a masterfully-crafted adventure game, but I found a lot of it dull, talking to villagers about raising kids or a monk about life in a monastery. I seldom say this, but it could have used some more whackiness and excitement.

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Maybe one of the worst independant game I ever played in my life This game is very poor at any stages

Well, and this "game..." I think if you look at the red notes you'll see what most really think. A game full of polemics and affronts against the church? Will if I comment something disrespectful I'll be wrong or is it just you who can offend other people's faith and religion? Hard to call this game filmmaker, I've never seen something so silly and boring in my entire life. I really don't understand what Microsoft has been doing all these years, first they deliver Redfall totally broken, full of bugs, full of problems with 30fps, then they invent this totally useless "game", and lastly Starfiled which is coming again to 30fps... The biggest company of all can't deliver something the console can support. I'm tired of these bad games

Fresh and brilliant story. Great game for chilling. Not everybody will love that graphic and systems but it’s worth to play for sure :)

Buen juego en su género gran acierto en buscar algo diferente a qué sea un shooter o un juego de acción en tercera persona con camara al hombro

No me gusto, dialogos muy aburridos, tedioso y con el contexto de juego viejo

Boring and nonsensical. It wants to be a Disco Elysium in the Dark Ages but ends up being the worst Professor Layton game you would ever play.

Gran narrativa con pocos puzzles. Las historias y la ambientación merecen llegar al final del juego.

Jogo muito imersivo. Os diálogos são inteligentes e agradáveis, com muitas referências históricas bem trabalhadas.

The narrative is really the highlight of this game. It's all about experiencing a well-crafted, thoughtful, and moving slice-of-life tale in a provincial 16th-century town in the Holy Roman Empire. It's kind of a murder mystery but not really. Essentially, it's like a choose-your-own-adventure graphic novel: a "choices matter"-style game, although the choices presented to you are largely immaterial to the overarching story. And that's fine by me; the story had me gripped for the game's entire runtime -- about 15 hours. During that time, your enjoyment will largely depend on how you jive with said story. For me, interacting with all of the characters, seeing them develop over the course of the story, and learning more about the world proved just as entertaining as the game's central mystery. Obsidian has a knack for writing characters with depth and creating worlds that are rich in detail. Pentiment has a simple but effective presentation. The game sports an era-appropriate art style, and there is a tonne of dialogue and, therefore, a tonne of reading. Gameplay amounts to picking options from branching dialogue trees and the occasional, trivial puzzle -- which serve more as storytelling devices than actual gameplay. All this is accompanied by a simple but effective score. There's a sting that plays whenever you find mysterious notes -- chef's kiss. If all that doesn't sound like your cup of tea, then give it a miss. I wouldn't blame you -- for many, it can barely be considered a game. If, however, this has piqued your interest, then it's on Game Pass and costs very little to have a go.

A narrative game with multiple dialogue choices, but there are only one ending and 0 variety in the narration.

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Es un juego basado en los diálogos y la trama qué se irá moldeando con tus decisiones y acciones. Una aventura grafica que es casi un RPG conversacional.

El Nombre de la Rosa, **** juego, con permiso del juego la Abadia del Crimen. Gran juego, diferente tiene un poco de todo, misterio, historia, personajes, religión,... Juego pausado y muy disfrutable. Menos shooters y más pentiments.

This game is a Masterpiece! So glad Game Pass exists! Would have never played this game if it wasn't on Game Pass.

Una ingeniosa y novedosa forma de narrar una historia de crimen en la vida del nuestro personaje protagonista, precioso e inteligente, sencillo y complejo a la vez, con una narrativa que cambia a cada pregunta y repuesta que proporcionemos, una obra de arte de videojuego , el pionero en esta clase