Happy Penguin VR
- March 29, 2017
- Bellcat Game
Get on SteamSometimes looks like Angry bird. The main viewing angle of the flight experience, skiing experience, swimming experience. A lot of fun.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is entertaining and provides a fun experience for casual players, especially kids.
- Players enjoy the unique mechanic of hitting and then steering the penguin in the air, adding an engaging twist to the gameplay.
- The game is affordable and offers decent value for short bursts of fun, making it suitable for family play.
- The controls are confusing and cumbersome, making it difficult to play effectively, especially for VR users.
- The graphics are considered subpar, and the game lacks depth and content, leading to a short overall playtime.
- There are numerous bugs and issues that detract from the overall experience, and the game feels unfinished.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally entertaining, especially in multiplayer settings where players can enjoy the absurdity together. While the mechanics are straightforward—batting a penguin and guiding its path—the experience is noted to be somewhat rough around the edges, earning a rating of 3.5 out of 5.
“Overall, the gameplay is pretty straightforward (bat the penguin as far as possible and guide it along its path), but the game is still rough around the edges.”
“This is decently entertaining when taking turns with other people and laughing at the ridiculous gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as cartoony and generally acceptable, fitting the game's minigame style.
“Overall, it's basically a minigame with alright cartoony graphics.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its entertaining and absurd gameplay, particularly when played in a group setting, leading to shared laughter. The quirky premise of hitting penguins with a baseball bat adds a lighthearted and amusing element to the experience.
“This is decently entertaining when taking turns with other people and laughing at the ridiculous gameplay.”
“Happy Penguin is a nice and funny small game where you try to hit penguins with a baseball bat as hard as you can.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note pacing issues and predictable plot twists that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, despite some criticisms.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as unoptimized, leading to performance issues and a subpar experience for players.
“The game feels unoptimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“I encountered numerous performance issues; the optimization is clearly lacking.”
“Despite the game's potential, the poor optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is rated 3 out of 5, indicating a moderate level of incentive for players to revisit it. While some elements may encourage multiple playthroughs, there are limitations that may prevent it from being highly engaging over time. Overall, it offers a decent experience but lacks the depth or variety to significantly enhance replay value.
