Pentiment is a premium adventure game from developer Obsidian Entertainment Inc. It's the official Nintendo Switch port of the popular historical story-driven experience of the same name for PCs. In it, players will find themselves embroiled in the cases of multiple murders and a dark truth that ties them together and unravels in the span of many years.

Murder mystery

Pentiment takes place during 16th century Europe in Bavaria, wherein you play Andreas Maler, an illustrator who gets caught up in a series of murders in the towns of Tassing and Kiersau Abbey spanning over 25 years. Conduct your investigation to shape the fate of the communities involved, with your decision having a lasting impact on how the narrative unfolds.

This Nintendo Switch port includes various accessibility features that help the game cater to a wider range of players. Some of them include options to improve text legibility, a high-contrast mode, and special single-stick gameplay using one JoyCon via Tabletop Mode. All that said, this game is very text-heavy, has no combat, and occasionally slow pacing, which not all players will like.

Reverberating through time

If you're a fan of games with deep narrative and lore, then Pentiment is an intriguing murder mystery adventure worth looking into. It combines historical themes with a distinct art style and an elaborate story that spans two decades. It gets an easy recommendation. Just take your time and enjoy the experience.