The Pentest
- December 16, 2022
- Louis Sommervogel
Get on SteamThe Pentest is a first-person puzzle game. You play as a pentestor in charge of the security audit of the space station Achero 410. You will have to use your gear and skills to detect all the flaws and complete your mission.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features interesting and challenging puzzles that encourage critical thinking, reminiscent of Portal.
- It is completely free, providing good value without any hidden costs or microtransactions.
- The developers show promise, and the game is enjoyable for fans of the puzzle genre, making it worth downloading.
- The game suffers from a lack of polish, with issues like clunky movement and potential soft locks during gameplay.
- Graphics are serviceable but lack the artistic touch and variety found in commercial competitors, leading to a repetitive experience.
- Despite its potential, the game has not gained much popularity, peaking at only a few concurrent players on Steam.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a blend of mechanics reminiscent of Portal and Talos Principle, introducing enjoyable new elements like gravity manipulation. While the puzzles are creatively designed and explore mechanics thoroughly, some players find certain sections overly challenging, particularly for newcomers, leading to frustration. Overall, the gameplay is engaging but may require a steep learning curve for some.
“Some of the mechanics are similar to Portal, but there are also some new mechanics like gravity, which is enjoyable.”
“If I get stuck on the same 30 seconds of gameplay for 5 minutes and get angry, that's not my fault; those 30 seconds of gameplay are too hard for someone new to the game.”
“- A mix of mechanics from Portal and Talos Principle, plus new ones: reverse gravity globally, reverse gravity for just one cube, pull a cube magnetically, etc.”
“It picked a few puzzle mechanics and explored them pretty thoroughly, without much repetition.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are considered serviceable and somewhat repetitive, but given that it is a free title, many reviewers are more forgiving. While the visuals may not be impressive, the overall experience is enhanced by well-designed puzzles, contributing to a positive reception despite the graphical limitations.
“A good puzzle actually makes you think; this is a well-made game with good graphics.”
“Like puzzles and graphics are great.”
“And while it's vital for any game to have impressive visuals (gaming is a visual medium, after all), there's more to a game than just the graphics.”
“The graphics in this game are serviceable enough... If this were a paid product, I might not give this a pass, but being completely and genuinely free gives a lot of leeway.”
“The graphics are very samey throughout, but it's a short game made by three brothers.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game lacks humor, with reviewers noting an absence of interesting landscapes, Easter eggs, and any textual or visual comedic elements, resulting in a dull experience.
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story in the game appears to be minimal or unclear, with some players feeling that it lacks depth or coherence even after progressing through multiple levels.
“There seems to be no real story here, or maybe I just didn't come across it after one playthrough and about 15 solved rooms.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I was expecting a rich storyline, but instead, it felt like a series of unrelated puzzles with no meaningful context.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, but players feel that the limited number of tracks detracts from the overall experience.
“The music is fantastic, but I wish there were more tracks to enjoy.”
“The soundtrack is amazing, though I feel it could benefit from a larger variety of songs.”
“I love the music in the game, but I hope they add more tracks in future updates.”
