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Penny's Path

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47%Game Brain Score
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80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Penny's Path is a single player action game. It was developed by Strategic Thinking LLC and was released on July 24, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In this voice-acted, hand-painted visual novel about women and witchcraft, a brush with the coronavirus sends Penny back in time to the New England witch hunts. As Penny meets strong female characters who challenge past and present stereotypes, she discovers her own special role in the changing seasons of time.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Charming and engaging gameplay that encourages strategic thinking and planning.
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art style and pleasant music that enhance the overall experience.
  • Well-written story with immersive characters and voice acting that adds depth to the narrative.
  • Lack of content and variety, with a desire for more levels or game modes in the future.
  • The story can feel disjointed and lacks subtlety, with some characters not being fully developed.
  • Political themes may come off as overly simplistic or one-dimensional, detracting from the overall narrative.
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its inventiveness and engaging nature, while others criticize it for lacking depth and subtlety, particularly in its representation of diverse characters. Players noted that the narrative often feels disjointed and that the protagonist's impact on the story is minimal, leaving a desire for more character development and exploration of underrepresented voices. Overall, while the effort in world-building is evident, the execution leaves room for improvement.

    • “This was a great game, a well-written story.”
    • “The care and effort put into creating the world and characters is clear, and while the overall story lacks subtlety, it is still engaging.”
    • “Inventive story, and it goes in unexpected directions.”
    • “The story is framed around white women, while any non-white women are secondary or minor characters.”
    • “The story jumps around a lot between different areas and characters, and these aren't always fully established, so a few times it felt like 'why am I here?'”
    • “Penny (i.e. the player character) doesn't really seem to affect the story all that much.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a unique art style characterized by hand-drawn elements, showcasing a significant investment of time and effort in their design. Overall, the visuals are well-received for their creativity and attention to detail.

    • “The art style is interesting, as everything static is hand-drawn and a lot of time has obviously been put into this.”
    • “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed, making the game feel less immersive.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received a mixed response, with a score of 7 indicating that while it offers enjoyable elements, there are areas that could be improved for a more engaging experience. Players appreciate certain mechanics but note inconsistencies that may affect overall enjoyment.

    • “The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and fun that keeps you coming back for more.”
    • “I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet deep, allowing for a variety of strategies and playstyles.”
    • “The fluidity of the controls makes every action feel satisfying, enhancing the overall experience.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its beautiful hand-drawn quality and masterful composition, enhancing immersion through a well-crafted soundtrack and impactful voice acting. Players find the score to be both pleasant and memorable, with many enjoying the soundtrack even outside of gameplay.

    • “Everything is beautifully hand-drawn and painted, the music score is spot on, the characters and dialogue were deeply felt, and the ending song was masterful.”
    • “The soundtrack and voice acting also greatly increased my immersion while playing.”
    • “The music is pleasant; I'm listening to the soundtrack while I write this.”
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Penny's Path is a action game.

Penny's Path is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Penny's Path was released on July 24, 2020.

Penny's Path was developed by Strategic Thinking LLC.

Penny's Path has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Penny's Path is a single player game.

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