Faaast Penguin

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"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.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 297 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Faaast Penguin offers a fun and chaotic racing experience reminiscent of Mario Kart and Fall Guys, with engaging mechanics that reward skillful play.
The game features vibrant graphics and a charming aesthetic, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play with friends.
It has a non-predatory monetization system, allowing players to earn in-game items without excessive grinding, and all purchases are purely cosmetic.

The game suffers from significant lag and server issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and inconsistent matchmaking.
Many players report janky controls and hitbox problems, making the gameplay feel unpolished and less enjoyable.
The requirement to log in through Epic Games can be a barrier for some players, and the low player count leads to long matchmaking times.

gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
59%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced, engaging mechanics that emphasize precision and quick reflexes, particularly through an attack mechanic that allows players to propel themselves forward. While many players appreciate the simple yet addictive nature of the gameplay, some express concerns about glitches, matchmaking issues, and a lack of complexity in mechanics and maps. Overall, the game offers a fun experience, especially in multiplayer settings, but it could benefit from further refinement and additional content to enhance replayability.
- “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, fast 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
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
28%
17%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their vibrant, colorful visuals and charming art style, particularly the cute penguin characters. Players appreciate the immersive environments and fluid animations, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Many reviewers highlight the graphics as a standout feature, comparing them favorably to classic titles and noting their artistic quality.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The game's visuals, courses, music are all colourful and polished.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The music in the game is described as a mix of high-energy tunes that enhance the chaotic and fun atmosphere, reminiscent of classic Dreamcast Sega vibes. However, many players find the soundtrack limited and repetitive, particularly criticizing the lack of variety in menu and shop themes, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the music 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 colours and the music give this game such a fun and chaotic feel!”
- “The game's visuals, courses, and music are all colorful and polished.”
- “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. For example, 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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "faaast penguin" is highlighted as a key element that enhances the gameplay experience, especially when played with friends. Players find the absurdity of the scenarios, such as penguins riding whales and chaotic interactions, to be genuinely funny, contributing to a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, the game's combination of fast-paced action and playful humor makes it a memorable and entertaining experience.
- “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 :)”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game's optimization is notably poor, particularly on the Switch, where players experience significant input latency and performance issues, leading to frustrating gameplay moments. While the overall design and fun factor are praised, server stability is inconsistent, resulting in frequent disconnections that affect progression. Despite these challenges, customization options remain unaffected, allowing players to express their style.
- “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.”
- “Customization options for outfits and rides let you show off your style without impacting performance, making it all about fun and personality.”
- “It's incredibly unoptimized with massive input latency.”
- “This combined with the optimization issues make 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.”
- “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.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
14%
57%
The game is free to download but heavily relies on in-game purchases, including a battle pass that some users found reasonably priced at around $5, allowing players to earn back their investment. However, many reviewers criticize it as a low-effort cash grab, likening it to a mix of Mario Kart and Fall Guys, and highlight issues with bugs and overall gameplay quality.
- “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.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent lag, freezes, and input latency that disrupt gameplay. While the concept is enjoyable, the numerous glitches and bugs significantly detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration during matches.
- “Lag, freezes, input latency.”
- “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.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not provide specific 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 to mission stacking to enhance player engagement. Overall, the narrative aspect remains unaddressed in the provided feedback.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the game allows them to unlock various in-game items, including the battle pass, without requiring excessive grinding, highlighting its generous approach for a free-to-play title.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
Players find the game highly replayable due to its unique momentum and attack-based mechanics, drawing favorable comparisons to "Fall Guys." This engaging gameplay encourages repeated play sessions.
- “Very reminiscent of Fall Guys in many ways; however, its unique momentum and attack-based gameplay is highly replayable.”
- “The game lacks variety, making it hard to find motivation to replay after the initial run.”
- “Once you've completed the main objectives, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
- “The repetitive gameplay mechanics quickly diminish the desire for replayability.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes intense emotional responses, often surpassing typical pleasurable experiences, indicating a profound impact on their feelings and overall enjoyment.