Pentacore

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Pentacore is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Jonathan Collier and was released on February 11, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

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.

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Single-Player

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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.

gameplay
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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.”
music
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The game's music is highly praised for its fantastic soundtrack, which effectively sets the mood and enhances the overall experience. Reviewers note that the soundtrack blends seamlessly with the environment and character actions, creating an immersive atmosphere.
- “The game has a fantastic soundtrack that really sets the mood and gets you in the zone.”
- “The environment and actors blend together nicely with the soundtrack and effects.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has evolved from classic formulas, featuring a richer narrative and improved depth, which enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “It has clearly learned and evolved from the classic formulas significantly with more story, better color depth/palette, and cleaner gameplay.”
- “That said, it has clearly learned and evolved from the classic formulas significantly with more story, better color depth/palette, and cleaner gameplay.”
graphics
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The graphics are consistently praised for being colorful and eye-catching, contributing to an engaging visual experience. Overall, they enhance the smooth and responsive controls and the challenging yet fair level design.
- “The graphics are colorful and eye-catching.”