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Released

Jan 19, 2023

1,389 days ago
Platforms
  • PC
  • Switch
Ratings

Release dates

North America dates
  1. Feb 11, 20231,366 days ago
    • PC
  2. Jan 19, 20231,389 days ago
    • Switch

About

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.

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Game info

Released
2023 · see every game from that year
Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view

Studios

Age ratings

  • ESRBEMild Fantasy Violence
  • PEGI7No content descriptors

Languages

2 languages
English, Japanese
LanguageAudioSubtitlesInterface
EnglishEnglish (US)
Japanese日本語––

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Story & names

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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Also known as

  • Pixel Game Maker Series PentacoreSwitch title
  • player.exeWindows Executable

Release dates by region

2 releases in 1 region

worldwide

The Pixel Game Maker Series series

All 35 games
  1. Medium-naut2021
  2. Game Battle Tycoon2022
  3. Thunder Striker2022
  4. Pixel Game Maker Series: Rumble Dragon2022
  5. Steel Sword Story S2022 · Expanded edition
  6. Pixel Game Maker Series: Oma2ri Adventure2022
  7. Pixel Game Maker Series: Angel's BloodPixel Game Maker Series: Angel's Blood2022
  8. This gamePentacore2023
  9. Pixel Game Maker Series: Ninja Otedama R2023
  10. Pixel Game Maker Series: Hunter of Devil2024
  11. Pixel Game Maker Series: Cat and Castle2024
  12. Pixel Game Maker Series: Lunlun Super Hero Babies Plus NewGames2025

Showing 15–26 of 34 main games, in release order.

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Where to find it

Data from IGDB and Steam. Critic scores from OpenCritic. Dates shown for North America, in your local time zone.