God damn does it feel like they made this game with me in mind. The setting is beautifully realized, and the combination of history, art, and theology that underlies everything is somehow both beautifully researched and well communicated to the player. Beyond that though, the thoughtful narrative (with a surprising number of player choices) really managed to suck me in and titillate me through the entire runtime of the game. It's been a while since I've played a game that made me want to know what happens next as much as Pentiment that did. All that said, there were some flaws here. The UI was attractive but clunky, and running back and forth did start to wear on me. These complaints are minor though, and the things I praised are major. Pentiment is a huge accomplishment.