[SUBS, PC, XB1, XSX] Pentiment - Added to Game Pass @ Xbox.com

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slipkord on 15/11/2022 - 19:57 xbox.com (139 clicks)
Last edited 23/11/2022 - 07:45 by 2 other users

Narrative-driven medieval adventure game Pentiment has just been released and is now included for Game Pass subscribers (Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, and Windows 10/11 PC).

• Pentiment can be purchased standalone for A$29.95
• The game is directed by Josh Sawyer (game designer for Icewind Dale, Neverwinter Nights 2, Alpha Protocol, Fallout: New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity) and his team at Obisidian Entertainment (source: Polygon)

Review articles:

• Digital Trends (Editor's choice, 4/5) - "Pentiment impresses with its amazing dialogue, intriguing themes, and gorgeous visuals."
• Eurogamer.net (Recommended) - "A brilliant narrative adventure that is filled with intelligence and heart."
• GamesRadar+ - "It's like scampering around inside a 16th century comic book"
• GameSpot (Fair, 6/10) - "Pentiment too often limits its most enjoyable pieces to reach an ending that makes sense but is still unfulfilling."
• IGN (Editor's Choice, 10/10) - "Pentiment is a clever Late Medieval detective story with a gorgeously-realized world that I can hardly recommend highly enough."
• Paste Magazine (9.2/10) - "In Pentiment, People Are Like Books, and Books Are Like People"
• PC Gamer (88/100) - "A brilliant murder mystery that understands class, community, and the march of history."
• Polygon (Recommends) - "Obsidian’s murder mystery Pentiment is full of tough, Fallout-style choices; As in New Vegas, there are no perfect outcomes"
• Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS Bestest Bests badge) - "Pentiment is an enthralling murder mystery that uses the rich backdrop of 16th-century medieval Europe to masterful effect."
• VG247 (5/5) - "a wonderful tapestry of historical intrigue, and a welcome treat for Game Pass users "

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Launch Trailer video & Game Description

Art Imitates Death
Step into a living illustrated world inspired by illuminated manuscripts and printed woodcuts in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

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.

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  ozb88 on 15/11/2022 - 20:13

  +3

  Been looking forward to this. Josh Sawyer makes some amazing games. Fingers crossed that there is some talk about a Fallout NV sequel after this with him at the helm

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    tallkid123 on 16/11/2022 - 11:36

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    Damn, Josh has worked on all the old isometric rpgs I loved as a kid.

    I love this guy's entire catalogue.

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  dreamstation on 15/11/2022 - 20:28

  +1

  Haven't played a lot yet but I already love it. The artwork is beautiful, the animations are amazing and the dialogue is funny. Josh Sawyer is awesome at what he does. Shame Deadfire didn't do better, guess not everyone has taste! I renewed for another month of game pass to play this but I will end up buying it on Steam as well just to support the developers as well as to have it in my library forever.

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  Nukkels on 15/11/2022 - 22:13

  -4

  This isn't 'free'. It's an inclusion as part of a paid service.

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    Mortgagetightass on 15/11/2022 - 22:29

    yeah I use gamepass and love it but Nukkels is right, this isn't free, you're paying for a service that offers games.

    in that case Foxtel shows are free for just $49 a month.

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    OZKap on 16/11/2022 - 09:13

    +3

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/tag/gaming-subscription-additio…

    Hide on front page

    Hide from new deals

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      Nukkels on 16/11/2022 - 12:47

      -1

      I have no problems with subscriptions, I have a problem with it being called 'free'.

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  Shenannigoat on 16/11/2022 - 06:50

  +3

  Perhaps title should say ‘added to’ instead of ‘free with’.

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    slipkord on 16/11/2022 - 08:27

    +4

    I actually did in my original submission, but mod has edited it afterwards (original vs mod's revision)

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      Nukkels on 16/11/2022 - 12:49

      Thanks for trying at least - it's a pity the mods seem to be aligned with the Elon Musk school of moderation…

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  slipkord on 19/11/2022 - 07:52

  Pentiment director says he 'never would have proposed' the game without Game Pass

  I have to admit that I was initially skeptical of Game Pass, but I am supportive of the notion that it is an enabler for some developers to come up with weirder and wonderful games that would not have otherwise come into existence for gamers to discover and enjoy.