Pentiment

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I have mixed feelings about this game. It has outstanding art, and the story starts really well. If it ended at Act 1, I would praise it highly, despite its various historical inaccuracies (more on those below). Sadly, the quality declines steadily from there. Starting with Act 2, the illusion of meaningful choice disappears, the dialogue becomes increasingly tedious, and the new characters fall flat. Act 3 brings this decline to its logical conclusion, turning the game into a largely linear sequence of bloated dialogue. The finale is especially cheap and baffling, feeling more like a parody than a serious conclusion. I'm also conflicted about the historical accuracy. A lot of things here are astonishingly well done: [list] [*][b]The visual style is heavily inspired by actual late-medieval and early Renaissance manuscripts[/b], and many details of manuscript art and typography are remarkably accurate. For example, references to God in dialogue appear in red, reflecting real manuscript conventions. [*][b]Everyday life is largely period-appropriate[/b], from food and work to homes and meals. There are even tiny details that most players would probably never notice - for in…

Pretty cool game. I really got into the murder mystery and one of the scenes actually got me emotional. Admittedly the third act did drag a bit. I would say this is a story first and a game second. Definitely worth a play.

fun

Fantastic game that drags a bit in act 3. Compelling narrative, terrific visual design, well crafted dialogue and story. More of an interactive narrative/story than a true game.

Incredible game. Will it be for everyone? No, but have to appreciate the courage of the devs to create something with unique artistry.