The Pentest

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The Pentest is a single player platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Matthieu Sommervogel and was released on December 16, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

The 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.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game offers challenging and thought-provoking puzzles that require abstract thinking and problem solving.
It includes innovative mechanics such as gravity reversal and magnetic cube manipulation that add variety to the gameplay.
Despite being a free indie game with simple visuals, it provides solid gameplay and a satisfying puzzle experience comparable to Portal variants.

The visuals are quite basic, lacking artistic polish, variety, and character, which makes the overall presentation feel sterile and repetitive.
There are some technical issues including awkward controls, cursor confinement, slow animations, and minor input delays that affect the game feel.
Some design choices can lead to frustrating moments such as time-limited sections, possible soft locks, and puzzles that may require external help to solve.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay combines familiar puzzle mechanics from games like Portal and The Talos Principle with innovative elements such as gravity manipulation and magnetic cube control, offering a fresh and engaging experience. While the mechanics are thoughtfully explored without much repetition, some sections may be challenging for newcomers and lead to frustration.
- “Some of the mechanics are similar to Portal but there are also new mechanics like gravity which are enjoyable.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Some of the mechanics are similar to Portal but there are also some new mechanics like gravity, which is enjoyable.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are generally simple and somewhat outdated, reflecting the game's small-scale development and short length. While not particularly impressive or varied, they are adequate for a free game and complemented well by solid puzzle design. Overall, the visuals serve their purpose without standing out.
- “A good puzzle actually makes you think seriously; this is a well-made game with good graphics.”
- “Like puzzles and graphics are great.”
- “The graphics in this game are serviceable enough. Being completely and genuinely free gives a lot of leeway.”
- “The visuals make it look like an old game.”
- “The graphics in this game are serviceable enough, but if this was a paid product I might not give it a pass, though being completely free gives it some leeway.”
- “The graphics are very samey throughout, but it's a short game made by three brothers.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks humor, featuring no comedic elements, interesting landscapes, or hidden easter eggs, resulting in a generally plain and unengaging experience in terms of humor.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game appears to lack a clear or engaging story, as players either do not encounter one or find it minimal even after significant playtime.
- “There seems to be no real story here, or maybe I just didn't get to it after 1 hour of play and about 15 solved rooms.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is generally well-received for its quality, but users find the limited number of tracks to be a drawback.