Panic Porcupine
- June 15, 2022
- Shiny Dolphin Games LLC
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Panic Porcupine," players control a porcupine trying to escape a research facility while avoiding various obstacles and enemies. Collecting food and power-ups along the way helps players upgrade abilities and reach higher scores. With its fast-paced action and colorful graphics, Panic Porcupine offers a challenging and entertaining experience for fans of the arcade genre.
Reviews
- Creative and fun level design that keeps players engaged with unexpected challenges.
- Tight and responsive controls that enhance the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for fans of precision platformers.
- A polished homage to classic Sonic-style platformers, featuring colorful graphics and a charming aesthetic.
- Difficulty can be erratic, with some levels being significantly harder than others, which may frustrate players.
- The music is often described as mediocre, lacking the quality that could enhance the overall experience.
- The user interface is clunky and can be confusing, particularly with uncommunicated control schemes.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Panic Porcupine" is characterized by short, challenging levels that emphasize speed, precision jumps, and clever mechanics, reminiscent of classic titles like Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Meat Boy. Players appreciate the innovative level design and the rewarding momentum-based mechanics, although some find the pole mechanics and button mapping a bit off-putting. Overall, the game offers a fresh and enjoyable experience that balances difficulty with engaging gameplay.
“Panic porcupine is exactly what it says it is--smallish, hard levels, with Sonic-like gameplay, and it does all this very well.”
“Panic has some really clever level design, great gameplay, and it's challenging in a good way.”
“The gameplay felt fresh and challenging as I worked my way through the first world of the game.”
“Gameplay is centered around short levels usually revolving around a unique gimmick or evolution of a previous one.”
“The only thing I didn't enjoy were the pole mechanics as the timing was always a bit off for me.”
“Additionally, it's quite weird to have the 'curl up into a ball' mechanic use a separate button, rather than just tapping down on the d-pad.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some find it mediocre, others praise it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience with a nostalgic arcade feel. The soundtrack is described as enjoyable and well-crafted, contributing to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere. Overall, it complements the game's visuals and controls effectively.
“The whole package here is incredibly well-presented - the visuals are crisp and colorful, the controls are tight and responsive, and the music and sound effects are expertly crafted to immediately force the user to become wistful about the sonic games of old.”
“On top, Panic Porcupine has charming graphics and a feel-good soundtrack.”
“I found the music rather mediocre.”
“The music and pixels really put you in that arcade mindset.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it genuinely hilarious and relatable, particularly in the storyline and character animations. Many noted that the comedic elements enhance the overall experience, making even simple moments, like the egg animation, memorable and amusing.
“This game is hilarious.”
“I appreciate the sonic node; the humor is icing on the cake.”
“The storyline at the beginning had me actually laughing out loud (can definitely relate to panic).”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are vibrant and well-crafted, featuring colorful visuals and Sonic-inspired level designs that enhance the overall presentation. Players appreciate the crispness of the visuals and the charming aesthetic, which, combined with a feel-good soundtrack, creates an engaging experience that is enjoyable to watch as well as play.
“The whole package here is incredibly well-presented - the visuals are crisp and colorful, the controls are tight and responsive, and the music and sound effects are expertly crafted to immediately force the user to become wistful about the Sonic games of old.”
“Graphics are colorful and the level designs are very Sonic-like.”
“On top, Panic Porcupine has charming graphics and a feel-good soundtrack.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story, while limited, effectively engages players with humor, particularly in its relatable depiction of panic, eliciting genuine laughter.
“The storyline at the beginning had me actually laughing out loud (I can definitely relate to the panic).”
“The storyline at the beginning had me actually laughing out loud (I can definitely relate to panic).”
“Even the limited story had me chuckling.”
