Panic Porcupine

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In "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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features clever and creative level design that keeps players engaged and surprised.
Controls are tight and responsive, making the gameplay feel smooth and enjoyable.
It offers a challenging experience that rewards skill and mastery, appealing to fans of precision platformers.

The difficulty can be erratic, with some levels being unexpectedly harder than others.
The music is often described as mediocre, failing to enhance the overall experience.
The user interface is clunky and could use improvements for better navigation.

gameplay
32 mentions
31 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
9 % 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 unique 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.
- “One of the best games I've ever played, with physics like Sonic and gameplay like Super Meat Boy. Both parties should find it enjoyable for that reason; I truly believe everyone should go out and play this game.”
- “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.”
- “The only thing I didn't enjoy were the pole mechanics as the timing was always a bit off for me.”
- “There's not a lot to learn regarding moving the character, with the game relying more on using tools and mechanics offered by the environment.”
- “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.”
music
10 mentions
40 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it mediocre while others praise it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Many appreciate the nostalgic feel it evokes, reminiscent of classic arcade games, and highlight the well-crafted sound effects that complement the vibrant visuals. Overall, the soundtrack is described as enjoyable and fitting, contributing positively to the game's charm.
- “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.”
- “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.”
humor
10 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, with players finding it consistently hilarious throughout. The storyline and animations, particularly the egg animation at the end of levels, contribute to the comedic experience, eliciting genuine laughter and relatable moments. Overall, the humor is seen as a delightful enhancement to the gameplay.
- “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).”
graphics
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % 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 a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic Sonic games. The game's engaging graphics make it 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.”
- “The visuals are so cool that it's almost as fun to just watch someone play it.”
- “On Top Panic Porcupine has charming graphics and a feel-good soundtrack.”
story
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story, while limited, effectively delivers humor that resonates with players, particularly in its relatable depiction of panic, eliciting genuine laughter.
- “Even the limited story had me chuckling.”
- “The storyline at the beginning had me actually laughing out loud (can definitely relate to panic).”