Super Penguins

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Super Penguins is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Supersolid and was released on August 7, 2012. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Super Penguins" is a free 3D runner game featuring adorable characters, colorful graphics, and simple touch and tilt controls. Race through unique tracks, collecting fish and rescuing penguins while avoiding octopuses. Share high scores and pictures on social media, and earn achievements with Gamecenter support.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 4,037 reviews

graphics51 positive mentions

monetization23 negative mentions

The game features a cute art style and adorable characters, making it visually appealing.
It offers smooth gameplay and is highly addictive, keeping players engaged for hours.
The game is fun for all ages, providing a nostalgic experience for long-time players.

The game can become repetitive over time, lacking new levels or environments.
There are frequent issues with lag and crashes, which can disrupt gameplay.
Many players find the in-app purchases for characters and upgrades to be overpriced.

graphics
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the cute art style, vibrant colors, and overall visual appeal. While some users note that the graphics could be improved, the majority find them enjoyable and fitting for the game's fun and engaging gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience, despite some calls for enhancements.
- “This game has really good graphics, and I love the orca that jumps over the ice trail!”
- “Brilliant graphics, well done.”
- “This game is wonderful, great graphics with beautiful colors.”
- “The graphics are not the best, however that does not take away from the experience.”
- “Graphics are low!!!”
- “Very poor graphics”
humor
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it hilarious and entertaining, particularly due to the cute and funny penguin characters and their antics. Users appreciate the lightheartedness and comedic elements, often laughing at the game's quirky situations, including the penguins' deaths and the overall playful tone. While some mention that the gameplay can become repetitive, the humor remains a standout feature that keeps players engaged and amused.
- “Other than that it is brilliant and the penguins look so funny but good and cute at the same time.”
- “I love this game, it's cute, fun and funny!”
- “Hilarious how the penguin kills over (yes I suck at it, but it's fun nonetheless).”
monetization
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
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The monetization aspect of the game receives mixed feedback from users. While many appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and commend the game's simplicity, several players express frustration over the frequency of pop-up ads and in-app purchases, which detract from the overall experience. Some users also raise concerns about the impact of ads on younger players, indicating a desire for better ad management.
- “I personally think Super Penguins is such a good game, no ads or anything, and the creators keep the concept simple as well.”
- “Almost no ads.”
- “Amazing game for what it is, no ads and it's actually well made unlike most mobile games.”
- “Many in-app purchases in order to progress.”
- “Love the game but the ads are too frequent and freeze to a black screen.”
- “It is a good game but too much of advertisements.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent freezing and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly during startup and in-game actions. While some players enjoy the game without issues, a significant number express frustration over the instability, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the game is fun and engaging, the technical problems need addressing for a smoother experience.
- “Really fun and has no glitches.”
- “Still a good game, but I don't know if it's my phone or something, but please fix it. When I start the game, it freezes and then restarts. ”
- “It's an awesome game to play, but it freezes too often, and now I can't even play because the screen turns black. :/”
- “Was a fun game until I went to the upgrade shop. Now more than half the time my game freezes, and if it doesn't, I can't go to any shop or do much of anything but play the basic game.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this endless runner game is generally praised for its smoothness, simplicity, and charming art style, making it enjoyable and addictive for players. However, some users report issues with lag and performance, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these minor bugs, many consider it one of the best in its genre, highlighting its nostalgic elements and engaging mechanics.
- “This is one of the best endless runner games with a short but nice story and smooth gameplay with a cute art style and cute characters and has a lot of personality.”
- “Its the best running game ever...cool gameplay and crisp clean graphics.”
- “The gameplay is very smooth and easy because only tilting is required to turn unlike Temple Run.”
- “I can barely play this game anymore because the gameplay is so jerky. I tried to email the developer but I can't reach them.”
- “Gameplay lags a bit and everything gets distorted while turning.”
- “Poorly executed and the gameplay is even worse.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
22%
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The game features a charming and engaging story that enhances the endless runner experience, complemented by a cute art style and customizable characters. While players appreciate the storyline, they express a desire for more missions and challenges to maintain interest and excitement throughout gameplay. Overall, the narrative adds personality to the game, but additional quests could further enrich the experience.
- “This is one of the best endless runner games with a short but nice story and smooth gameplay, featuring a cute art style and charming characters that have a lot of personality.”
- “I love the storyline and all the customization techniques implemented into the game.”
- “I love the story in the beginning when you first install it!”
- “Fun.. but this is a little boring without missions.”
- “Must add some missions.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic and enjoyable qualities, contributing significantly to the overall fun and charm of the experience. Players appreciate the delightful soundtrack, which enhances the gameplay and keeps them engaged, making it a standout feature compared to similar games. Overall, the combination of cute characters and great music creates a captivating atmosphere that resonates with players.
- “Okay, just played it a few times; it's all here: the nostalgia, the music, the gameplay!”
- “Really easy to play; the music and overall game are really fun.”
- “Lovely soundtrack; delightful colors; easy to learn and enjoyable time with penguins.”
- “I find the game awesome and fun, but I think that it could have more swiping features like in Temple Run or Subway Surfers because it gets a bit annoying to just be able to jump... but I think that the game could be better than Temple Run and Subway Surfers because of the design and especially because of the music!”
- “Daughter is really keen on this game; she loves the music and the penguins.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that the game's performance requires significant improvement for a smoother gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay needs better performance.”
- “The game suffers from significant frame rate drops, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “Optimization is lacking, resulting in long loading times and frequent crashes.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting feelings of nostalgia and fond memories from childhood, which contribute to its lasting impact and appeal.
- “Grew up with this beautiful game; playing it as a child made me feel so nostalgic just remembering it. Definitely a great game.”