Underplayed Gems

Pentacore (2023)

Pentacore cover
Developer
Jonathan Collier, Jason Martin
Publisher
Mythril Age
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
2.9 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced 2D platformer with pixel art and sci-fi themes, offering exploration and multiple outcomes.

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What players say

Players are split on Pentacore. Some enjoy the nostalgia of a classic NES-style Metroid, but others find the exploration tedious and the map unhelpful. Frequent crashes and performance drops are a common complaint, and the game can be finished in under two hours.

Trailer

Screenshots

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