Pentacore (2023)

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

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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.

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