Pentiment is an adventure RPG gameavailable on PC and free to play with Xbox Gamepass. Step into the shoes of Andreas Maler in this historical-driven tale full of scandal and deceit. Andreas is an artist who must attempt to clear his name as he is caught in a dangerous conspiracy. It’s up to you to piece Andreas' story together, even as much as choosing his background and attributes that will assist you as you play. Here are all the background choices and what they can do for you going forward.
All Background Choices
You will get to make these background choices for Andreas at the start of the game, which is essential to your future journey. They will affect how others see you, how you can react and succeed in certain situations, and your strengths and weaknesses. There is no wrong answer. Each choice can help you with various aspects of the game. This means you will want to choose wisely.
Past Residence
This choice will determine what languages you may speak and understand. This is important for being able to talk to specific NPCs along your journey, being able to understand or read particular dialects, as well as connecting with others that may be from the same region.
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Hobby
This choice determines what Andreas likes to do in his free time. It is beneficial in dictating some of Andrea’s strengths and weaknesses and how well he might be able to handle the sticky situations he finds himself in going forward.
Studies
This choice determines what Andreas studied during his time at University and, ultimately, what he has the most knowledge and skill for. It can dictate whether or not he will be able to perform specific tasks along the way or if he might have to take a different route.
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Favorite Subject
You can pick two of these choices to decide what subjects Andreas favored during his time at University. These choices will again determine what Andreas is good at and open up certain future dialogue choices or actions that can benefit your progress.
None of these choices are right or wrong, but they can change how the story unfolds for you. Specific options or paths may open up based on what Andreas is knowledgeable about and his strengths and weaknesses. However, it is also up to you to choose his words carefully as well. You can always restart and select different backgrounds if you don’t like how things turn out.
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