Niels Penguin Adventure
- January 3, 2024
- Peace Dancers
Get on SteamIs it hard to be a penguin? - Of course it is. And it's even harder to be a scientist penguin who has his beloved stolen from him. Every story has heroes and villains, but in this game the villain has gone over the top. Evil scientist named Travis with his minions attacked the most peaceful town and made a real mayhem there, in addition, he also stole the beloved of our protagonist - a royal pengu…
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- The game features charming visuals and smooth controls, making it a delightful platformer experience.
- Levels are well-designed with engaging puzzles and exciting challenges that keep players hooked.
- It's a fun and addictive game that appeals to both casual gamers and fans of the platforming genre.
- The game is relatively short with only eight straightforward stages, which may not satisfy experienced players looking for depth.
- Some levels lack checkpoints, making them frustratingly difficult and requiring perfect execution to progress.
- There are issues with broken achievements and misleading descriptions regarding collectibles and character interactions.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple, enjoyable, and engaging, making it ideal for casual players seeking a lighthearted experience. While some may find it a bit easy and short, with only eight stages, the charming visuals and fun challenges contribute to an overall delightful platforming experience.
“A good platformer about a penguin with charming visuals and engaging gameplay.”
“While it’s a short game, its cute art style and casual gameplay make it a fun pick for a relaxing playthrough.”
“If you’re looking for a lighthearted platformer with charming visuals and simple, enjoyable gameplay, it’s perfect for casual players or anyone wanting a relaxing game with just enough challenge to stay engaging.”
“The gameplay is short because there are only eight stages.”
“Generic and short platformer that comes with decent gameplay.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their charming and cute art style, making it visually appealing, especially for casual players and children. The visuals complement the engaging gameplay, contributing to a delightful and relaxing gaming experience. Overall, the graphics enhance the platformer's lighthearted atmosphere.
“A good platformer about a penguin with charming visuals and engaging gameplay.”
“While it’s a short game, its cute art style and casual gameplay make it a fun pick for a relaxing playthrough.”
“Niels’ adventure is a delightful platformer with smooth controls and charming visuals.”
“Very nice little platformer, most suitable for kids, runs on potato, pretty art style, cheap.”
“The art style is very cute.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story follows two inventors, Nils and Lisa, in a charming comic-style narrative. While it promises encounters with interesting characters to aid Nils in his quest to save Lisa, many players found the supporting cast limited to basic enemies and bosses, lacking the anticipated assistance.
“This is a story about two inventors, Nils and Lisa, who live in a small town.”
“The comic-style storyline is super cute!”
“Along the way, you'll encounter a variety of interesting characters ready to assist Nils on his mission to save Lisa.”
“The story revolves around two inventors, Nils and Lisa, who live in a small town, but it fails to develop beyond this basic premise.”
“Along the way, you'll encounter a variety of interesting characters ready to assist Nils on his mission to save Lisa, but in reality, there weren't any other characters other than the basic enemies and the level bosses.”
“None of the characters were friendly or interested in assisting poor Nils on his mission.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The inclusion of collectible ice creams and scrolls provides some replay value, although players note that the rewards for collecting them are minimal.
“The collectible ice creams and scrolls add some replay value, even if there’s no big reward for gathering them.”
“Once you finish the main story, there’s really no incentive to play again.”
“The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, and I found myself losing interest quickly.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its strong optimization, with users reporting that it runs smoothly and efficiently.
“The game runs smoothly and performs exceptionally well.”
“I am impressed with how well the optimization enhances the overall experience.”
“The optimization makes for a seamless gameplay experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The background music in level 4-8 features a "shuffle" sound that some players feel clashes with the wing-flap sound effect of the bats, creating a dissonant audio experience.
“The background music in world 4-8 has a kind of 'shuffle' sound that really clashes with the wing-flap sound effect of the bats.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
“I found the soundtrack to be quite bland and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the emotional dissonance in the game can be overwhelming, leading to feelings of dizziness rather than engagement.
