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Attack of the Mutant Penguins

39%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, monetization
55% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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In the distant galaxy of Bleurggh, an evil (but reasonably stupid) band of aliens picked up some of Earth's television signals. Unfortunately for them, they could only tune in a wildlife program. They figured the Earth would be a pushover to invade, so they disguised themselves as its inhabitants -- penguins! Word of the invasion has reached those champions of intergalactic do-goodery, Bernard and…

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Attack of the Mutant Penguins screenshot
Attack of the Mutant Penguins screenshot
Attack of the Mutant Penguins screenshot
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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
gameplay6 negative mentions
  • The game has a goofy sense of humor and a charming, offbeat style that keeps things entertaining.
  • It's a unique and abstract experience that reminds players of the imaginative games created during childhood.
  • The gameplay is simple and fun, with vibrant graphics and a light-hearted story that adds to its appeal.
  • The game lacks modern support, including resolution options and smooth performance on contemporary PCs.
  • Gameplay can be clunky and unintuitive, leading to confusion and frustration for players.
  • The game is considered overpriced for its age and quality, especially given the availability of superior alternatives.
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Seriously, Attack of the Mutant Penguins" is characterized by its clunky and unintuitive mechanics, which involve collecting gremlins and using them to unlock weapons for combat. While some players find the absurdity and humor of the game entertaining, many criticize its convoluted rules and lack of clear direction, leading to a mixed experience that can feel mediocre and frustrating. Despite its flaws, the game offers a unique and vibrant style that appeals to those seeking something different.

    • “It’s got a goofy sense of humor, neat mechanics, and a charming and offbeat style that keeps things entertaining.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and fun, and the graphics are vibrant and unique.”
    • “If you want new, never done before or after gameplay concepts, give this a shot.”
    • “It's such an abstract experience, and its intentionally overly convoluted gameplay loop and rules remind me of the games me and my friends would come up with on the playground when we were kids.”
    • “Gameplay is mediocre in this weird action brawler, with obtuse gameplay that involves collecting gremlins and shoving them into chests so you can unlock weapons like dynamite which you use to blow up the titular mutant penguins.”
    • “The gameplay is clunky and unintuitive... and that, combined with the unclear and obtuse direction for the game, leads to an ultimately terrible gaming experience so it's no surprise this one went straight into the bargain bins at the front of the store, where they were ignored, until presumably they were sent to join E.T.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a retro pixel art style that some players find vibrant and unique, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience. However, the lack of resolution options and modern graphical tweaks has drawn criticism, as it feels outdated compared to contemporary standards.

    • “The gameplay is simple and fun, and the graphics are vibrant and unique.”
    • “Good graphics and sprites.”
    • “The graphics are vibrant and unique.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a goofy and light-hearted sense of humor, complemented by charming and offbeat visuals. Players appreciate the entertaining mechanics and the developers' clear intention to create a fun experience. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay.

    • “It’s got a goofy sense of humor, neat mechanics, and a charming and offbeat style that keeps things entertaining.”
    • “The story is light-hearted and the developers clearly wanted to make a fun and humorous game.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy for this game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that it exploits nostalgia by selling abandoned or broken titles without significant improvements. Many reviewers express frustration over the practice of repackaging old games for profit, labeling it as a swindle aimed at Steam gamers.

    • “This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”
    • “This is another abandonware cash grab by Piko Interactive, who swindle their hands onto old abandoned, broken, or dead games then try to swindle Steam gamers into paying them for someone else's old abandoned game.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized as light-hearted and humorous, reflecting the developers' intention to create a fun experience. Reviewers appreciate its uniqueness and creative style, contributing to an engaging narrative.

    • “The story is light-hearted, and the developers clearly wanted to make a fun and humorous game.”
    • “Unique story and creative game style.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered passable, providing adequate atmospheric support for the stages. However, the Jaguar port notably lacks in-game music, which detracts from the overall experience despite offering a few different levels.

    • “The sound is passable, and the music adds a nice atmosphere to the stages.”
    • “The Jaguar port features a few different levels, but it is missing in-game music for those interested.”
    • “The sound is passable and the music is okay to add atmosphere to the stages.”
    • “The Jaguar port is missing in-game music and features a few different levels, for those interested.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for modern display resolutions and widescreen monitors, which results in a subpar experience on contemporary gaming PCs. It has not been updated to run smoothly, leaving players frustrated with its performance.

  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is generally considered adequate, with passable sound design and music that contributes to the overall ambiance of the stages, though it may not stand out as exceptional.

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