- February 11, 2023
- Jonathan Collier
Pentacore
51%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story
83% User Score 12 reviews
Platforms
Nintendo SwitchPCWindows
About
Pentacore is a metroidvania with a focus on platforming and exploration. Run, shoot, climb, and blast your way through a massive world. All in order to find five keys and leave your prison of a planet.






Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
- The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic NES Metroid games, with modern controls and directional aiming.
- Gameplay is fun and engaging, featuring smooth controls, colorful graphics, and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Level design is challenging yet fair, with various power-ups and abilities that add strategic depth to the gameplay.
- The game has experienced multiple crashes and performance issues, including FPS drops and lag when too many elements are on screen.
- There are some control issues, such as the character continuing to run instead of shooting when attempting to do both simultaneously.
- Despite its fun elements, some players feel the game currently lacks polish and may require patches to address its technical problems.
- gameplay6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay has evolved from classic formulas, featuring enhanced storytelling, improved visuals, and streamlined mechanics. Players enjoy the strategic depth added by various power-ups and abilities collected throughout the levels, contributing to an engaging experience. Overall, the gameplay is well-received and enjoyable.
“That said, it has clearly learned and evolved from the classic formulas significantly with more story, better color depth/palette, and cleaner gameplay.”
“I also appreciate the various power-ups and abilities that you can collect throughout the levels, as it adds an extra layer of strategy to the gameplay.”
“I'm only 109 minutes in and have 3 keys so far, but I've been really enjoying the gameplay.”