In 'Pentiment,' characters don't shy away from history or heartbreak

The game's historical politics are fascinating, and it does a great job of weaving in real history like Martin Luther's reform of the church, the Twelve Articles that were part of peasants' demands in 1525, as well as pagan and Roman myths. The game even highlights lesser known history, such as gay monks. Having seen the ending, and then nearly finishing a second playthrough, I appreciated how real history is at the core of the story's conflict. The class differences that are more easily swept under the rug during the first act of the game are still hinted at, as peasants note increased taxes and how rainfall collects downstream, making the farms more susceptible than the abbey to flooding. It's repeatedly mentioned that women can't own property, and depending on the playthrough, Andreas is able to help with that problem or not.