
Release
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Player score
Awaiting reviews
Platform families
2
Connected releases
Core game only
Game data from IGDB
Editorial overview
What it is
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.
The premise
After extensive searching deep within the vast regions of uncharted space, the federation finally found what they were looking for. An unclaimed planet rich with natural resources.
Not long after the discovery, scientist started to really take interest of the planets ecosystem. After a short time, the federation granted funding for a scientific research expedition.
You have been assigned as security for the scientific team. You will be placed in a stasis pod until your set awakening time. After that, fulfill your duties as security.
The Pentacore, an emergency escape ship, is located on the surface of the planet. As per security protocol, five key cards are required to start the ships engines. If anything goes wrong, find those keys.
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Play styles
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action · Science fiction
Languages
2 supported
Cinematic archive
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PC (Microsoft Windows)

Nintendo Switch
Gen 8