Skip to main content

Faaast Penguin

76%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, optimization
76% User Score Based on 578 reviews

Platforms

Nintendo SwitchNintendo SwitchPCPCPlaystation 5Playstation 5WindowsWindowsXbox Series X|SXbox Series X|SPlayStationPlayStationXboxXbox

About

"Faaast Penguin" is a racing game where strategic attacks are crucial for success. Players can use opponents or obstacles to close the gap and gain speed. The game features races in various resorts worldwide, with high-speed water slides, desert pyramids, and jungle waterfalls. Intuitive action and exciting challenges, such as hunting Sardine Cans for an Ultimate Ride, make this game an exhilarating experience.

Faaast Penguin screenshot
Faaast Penguin screenshot
Faaast Penguin screenshot
Faaast Penguin screenshot
Faaast Penguin screenshot
Faaast Penguin screenshot
Faaast Penguin screenshot
Faaast Penguin screenshot
Faaast Penguin screenshot
Faaast Penguin screenshot
Faaast Penguin screenshot
+1

76%
Audience ScoreBased on 578 reviews
gameplay35 positive mentions
monetization8 negative mentions

  • Faaast Penguin offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience, reminiscent of classic racing games like Mario Kart and Fall Guys, with simple mechanics that are easy to learn but hard to master.
  • The game features vibrant graphics and a charming aesthetic, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play, especially with friends.
  • It has a non-predatory monetization system, allowing players to earn in-game items and battle passes without excessive grinding, making it a generous free-to-play title.
  • The game suffers from significant server issues, including lag and rubberbanding, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences and inconsistent matchmaking.
  • Many players have reported problems with the Epic Games account requirement, including difficulties logging in and issues with crossplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited game modes and mechanics that may not sustain long-term interest.
  • gameplay
    100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "faaast penguin" is characterized by its fast-paced, engaging mechanics that emphasize precision and quick reflexes, particularly through a unique attack mechanic that allows players to propel themselves forward. While many players appreciate the fun and addictive nature of the gameplay, issues such as glitches, lag, and a lack of complexity have been noted, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the game offers a visually appealing and enjoyable multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends.

    • “The game stands out for its fast-paced gameplay that keeps you constantly on edge, requiring precision and quick reflexes to navigate tricky turns and obstacles.”
    • “Overall, faaast penguin doesn't just rely on its fast-paced thrills to win you over—it’s a combination of stellar design, addictive gameplay, and a playful sense of humor.”
    • “The gameplay is fast-paced and intuitive, with plenty of opportunities to master boosts, attack rivals, and find clever shortcuts.”
    • “Game is so horrible, the mechanics don't make sense, it isn't clear how you're supposed to do anything.”
    • “Gameplay is slow and boring.”
    • “Bad matchmaking, bad servers and bad gameplay.”
  • graphics
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, colorful, and polished visuals, creating a light-hearted and immersive experience. Players are particularly impressed by the cute penguin characters and the detailed environments, which enhance the gameplay with a satisfying physics engine. Overall, the graphics are described as a masterpiece, rivaling high artistic standards, and contribute significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The graphics are vibrant, each environment bursting with life and color, and the physics engine adds an extra layer of immersion, making every slide down a mountain or dive into water feel satisfyingly real.”
    • “I could go on and on about the breathtaking graphics, the precise physics of penguin sliding, the sheer emotion of flapping your little flippers for extra speed – and I will.”
    • “The graphics are a masterpiece, a work of art that rivals the greatest canvases of the renaissance.”
    • “Cute artstyle - I really like penguins, but it's simply not very fun and you will absolutely not play with the max 40 people, which actually does affect the gameplay, since you're supposed to bounce off of other players by 'attacking' them.”
    • “Make sure to figure out how to change your graphics to 1920x1080.”
    • “Simple, downhill racing game with cute graphics.”
  • music
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game features a vibrant and energetic soundtrack that enhances the racing experience, evoking nostalgic Sega Dreamcast vibes. However, many players find the music to be limited and repetitive, particularly criticizing the constant menu theme and lack of variety across different zones. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as the weakest aspect of the game, with hopes for future updates to introduce more diverse tracks and seasonal themes.

    • “The soundtrack, a perfect mix of high-energy tunes, complements the action and makes each race feel like an epic showdown.”
    • “The game's visuals, courses, and music are all colorful and polished.”
    • “The colors and the music give this game such a fun and chaotic feel!”
    • “However, the music is only fine but far too limited.”
    • “If I am getting irritated with the music after only 2 hours of play, then you are doing something wrong.”
    • “This is the weakest aspect of the game in my opinion, and I hope that they will not only add more music through different zone themes but also add some menu music variety, such as if every season they added a song based around the season’s theme and then in the sound options allowed you to choose the menu music you wanted. I think that would be really nice.”
  • humor
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "faaast penguin" is highlighted as a key element that enhances the gaming experience, especially when played with friends, leading to hilarious moments and absurd scenarios. Players appreciate the combination of fast-paced gameplay and playful design, which together create a fun and entertaining atmosphere, often finding humor even in negative reviews. Overall, the game is described as a delightful mix of competition and comedy, making it a joy to play in a group setting.

    • “Whether you're playing locally with friends or online with racers from around the world, faaast penguin delivers an intense yet hilarious competitive experience.”
    • “Overall, faaast penguin doesn't just rely on its fast-paced thrills to win you over—it’s a combination of stellar design, addictive gameplay, and a playful sense of humor.”
    • “Play a game, bounce off some other penguins, get killed by another penguin riding a whale and just have a nice pleasant time laughing at the absurdity of it all :)”
  • monetization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is free to download and monetizes primarily through in-game purchases, including a battle pass priced at around $5, which players can earn back through gameplay. However, many users criticize it as a low-effort cash grab, likening it to a mix of Mario Kart and Fall Guys, and express frustration over bugs and the overall quality of the game.

    • “To add to it, it is a free-to-download game where the developers make their money through in-game purchases.”
    • “For those curious about monetization, the battle pass was relatively cheap at around $5 of the currency and you would earn that all back plus some extra.”
    • “Low effort game that tries to copy a mixture of Mario Kart and Fall Guys, just a laggy racing game that doesn't make much sense. Obviously has cash grab battle passes featured immediately; the only reason I bothered to try it is my love of penguins.”
    • “Seems like just another gacha cash grab.”
    • “Cash grab with bugs galore - penguins deserve better.”
  • optimization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting significant lag, input latency, and frequent disconnections, particularly on the Switch version. While the racing experience is enjoyable and visually appealing, the performance issues detract from gameplay, making it frustrating at times. Overall, the optimization problems overshadow the fun elements, leading to a mixed reception.

    • “Current state of the game is still quite laggy and has some performance issues, but besides that, it's a really fun racing game and getting the boosts from attacking other players feels not too easy but definitely rewarding.”
    • “Customization options for outfits and rides let you show off your style without impacting performance, making it all about fun and personality.”
    • “It looks good, course design I think would be good if the controls didn't feel like they do, performance has been fine except with the servers; I'd say they're getting hammered but we haven't even crested 400 players on Steam, so it's doubtful.”
    • “This combined with the optimization issues makes it a disaster to play. Sometimes when you press attack on a seal to gain a jump boost, it just doesn't happen and you fly off the map.”
    • “It's incredibly unoptimized with massive input latency.”
    • “Server performance is all over the place. Out of 10 games, I've disconnected from 3, so I lost out on currency and XP for those.”
  • stability
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and freezing issues that significantly detract from the overall experience. While the gameplay concept is enjoyable, the persistent technical problems, including lag and input latency, hinder its potential fun, leading to frustration during matches.

    • “Very glitchy and buggy.”
    • “The gameplay could be fun if it wasn't for the insane amount of glitches - all the time teleporting around, physics glitching, etc.”
    • “Lag, freezes, input latency.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews do not provide any insights into the game's story, focusing instead on the battle pass system and its pacing. Users express frustration with the slow progression of the battle pass and suggest improvements for mission stacking to enhance player engagement. Overall, the narrative aspect remains unaddressed in the feedback provided.

  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate that the game allows them to unlock various in-game items, including the battle pass, without excessive grinding, highlighting its generous approach for a free-to-play title.

  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game highly replayable due to its unique momentum and attack-based gameplay, drawing favorable comparisons to "Fall Guys." This engaging mechanics encourage repeated play sessions, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Very reminiscent of Fall Guys in many ways; however, its unique momentum and attack-based gameplay is highly replayable.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that the game evokes intense emotional responses, often describing the experience as profoundly uplifting and more satisfying than typical pleasures.

Buy Faaast Penguin

Videos

Games Like Faaast Penguin

Turbo Golf Racing Image
KartRider: Drift Image
DeathSprint 66 Image
This game contains adult content
Soviet Jump Game Image
Century: Age of Ashes Image
Friends vs Friends Image
This game contains adult content
Knockout City Image
Party Animals Deluxe Edition Image
MicroWorks Image
GRIP: Combat Racing Image