Crush Penguin

About

Crush Penguin is a visual novel where you must romance one of four penguins, each with their own personalities and ambitions. To offer you a unique experience the entire game is hand drawn from scratch.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features charming hand-drawn art and catchy music that enhance the overall experience.
The characters are well-developed, each with distinct traits and personal problems, making the story engaging.
Despite initial expectations, the game offers a surprisingly deep narrative and multiple endings, providing good replay value.

The game has limited options in decision-making, leading to similar outcomes regardless of choices.
The chat box and menu design are considered plain and could use more polish.
The overall playtime is short, with some players feeling they could complete all endings in just over an hour.

story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game exceeds expectations, drawing players in with its engaging characters and narrative, which has left users eager for additional content in future updates.
- “I expected it to be your average bad dating sim, only to be immersed in the characters and story.”
- “Just realized it was only recently released... hope they will add even more characters and story.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the visual novel is described as catchy and fitting, enhancing the charming experience of dating penguins in a hand-drawn art style. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's appeal.
- “The music was catchy and quite fitting.”
- “Guys, it's a visual novel where you date penguins with a charming, hand-drawn art style, catchy music, and all they are asking for is 99 cents... give them a dollar and enjoy some penguin lovin'!”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the visual novel are characterized by a charming, hand-drawn art style that enhances the overall experience, complemented by catchy music. Users appreciate the aesthetic appeal, especially given the game's low price point.
- “The game features a charming, hand-drawn art style that truly brings the characters to life.”
- “The visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed backgrounds that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a delight to look at.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the emotional experience of the game is marked by a struggle for control, creating a sense of conflict between their intentions and the character's autonomy, which can evoke feelings of frustration and tension.
- “This limited my freedom and made me feel like I was fighting for control over the penguin's body and its will at times.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that increasing player freedom could enhance replayability by introducing more branching paths and choices, allowing for varied experiences in subsequent playthroughs.
- “The game offers a variety of choices that significantly enhance its replayability.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the different paths and outcomes available.”
- “The multiple endings and character interactions encourage you to replay the game to experience everything.”
- “A little more freedom would offer more split paths and replay value.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”