The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time

91%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,498 reviews
  • humor
  • stability
  • gameplay
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In "The Greatest Penguin Heist of All Time," players embark on a cooperative, physics-based heist as a group of penguins. With a variety of tools, weapons, and loadouts to choose from, players can approach each mission with a blend of stealth, strategy, and action. Success allows for new weapons, items, and penguin fashion to be unlocked, with multiple difficulty options ensuring a challenging experience for all.

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Reviews

91%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,498 reviews
humor118 positive mentions
stability55 negative mentions
  • The game is incredibly fun and chaotic, especially when played with friends, leading to many laughs and memorable moments.
  • The developers are actively updating the game, addressing bugs, and adding new content, which shows their commitment to improving the player experience.
  • The unique concept of penguins engaging in heists with a variety of humorous weapons and mechanics adds a charming and entertaining twist to the gameplay.
  • The game is plagued with bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer, which can lead to frustrating experiences and disconnects.
  • Many players have reported issues with the game's performance, including lag and crashes, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay fully.
  • The lack of clear instructions and confusing mechanics can make it challenging for new players to understand how to progress in the game.
  • humor118 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it extremely funny, especially when playing with friends. The whimsical premise of penguins engaging in heists, combined with intentionally poor physics and amusing glitches, contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. However, some players note that the humor can be overshadowed by bugs and clunky controls, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Absolutely hilarious.”
    • “It's absolutely hilarious having a penguin go on a heist and you can dress them up in silly outfits and buy different bad-ass or silly weapons.”
    • “This is such an unbelievably charming, hilarious, and cute game.”
  • stability55 mentions

    The game is widely described as "buggy" and "glitchy," with many players experiencing significant issues such as crashes, multiplayer desync, and unresponsive mechanics. While some find the glitches amusing and part of the fun, others report that they detract from the overall experience, making the game feel unfinished. Despite these stability concerns, many players express optimism for future updates and improvements.

    • “Very buggy; the initial tutorial didn't work for either me or my partner, the first mission was confusing (we finished it in like 5 minutes but spent 20 not understanding what was missing; turns out we had to vote to complete the mission from the menu..? and never found the 'key').”
    • “The game is fun and all, but it's very buggy and some levels are just unplayable.”
    • “Not recommended yet in its current state; the netcode isn't even good (I'll blame the Unity engine on this). Physics are buggy; sure it could be 'funny', but not fun as you will be constantly fighting the engine. The game still needs to stamp out the bugs and some of them aren't even minor bugs.”
  • gameplay45 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of fun and frustration; while players appreciate the humorous mechanics and entertaining multiplayer experience, many criticize the underdeveloped core mechanics, clunky controls, and numerous bugs. The heist planning and stealth elements lack depth, leading to a repetitive experience, though updates are expected to improve these aspects. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable, especially with friends, but it requires significant refinement to reach its full potential.

    • “Great game, good graphics, fun gameplay, interesting maps and heists as well as other game modes like the 'pongies' (penguin zombies).”
    • “The gameplay is superb and the updates are amazing.”
    • “Excellent party game to do with your friends, definitely still needs to be completed but the current gameplay and missions are very fun.”
    • “Penguin Heist's gameplay mechanics suffer from a frostbite of underdevelopment.”
    • “The core mechanics, including heist planning, stealth, and cooperative gameplay, lack depth and refinement.”
    • “The promise of exciting, penguin-led heists quickly dissolves as players grapple with the game's underwhelming and cumbersome gameplay.”
  • story44 mentions

    The game's story is minimal, with many players noting a lack of a cohesive narrative, though some find the mission briefings and objectives amusing and engaging. While the missions are designed to be fun and varied, the absence of a strong storyline leaves players to create their own interpretations of the absurd scenarios. Overall, the game is more focused on gameplay mechanics and humor than on delivering a substantial narrative experience.

    • “The storylines are genuinely interesting and fun, and it's so nice to be able to play with others as little penguins.”
    • “From the outstanding graphics to a heartbreaking story.”
    • “The greatest game I've been graced to play; the story is heart-wrenching, the visuals bring a tear to my eye, and the gameplay is astounding.”
    • “☐ no story”
    • “Nothing much to say, there isn't really a narrative, though it's fun to think of your own with the ridiculous mission objectives.”
    • “This game is basically a caricature of Payday 2: extremely buggy, extremely weird missions and objectives, extremely bad gameplay, extremely unfun.”
  • graphics31 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as lackluster and poorly polished, while others appreciate the whimsical and goofy art style that fits the game's theme. Despite the charm, many note issues like robotic animations and performance problems, particularly on lower-end devices. Overall, while the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they contribute to the game's fun and quirky atmosphere.

    • “The greatest game I've been graced to play, the story is heart-wrenching, the visuals bring a tear to my eye, the gameplay is astounding.”
    • “This game is stunning; the graphics quality is high-tech and allows for an advanced deep session of the game, allowing for immense combat and strategy. The game is beautiful and a masterpiece to the gaming industry; it totally revolutionized the history of gaming. Just beautiful, this game left me speechless at my first playthrough.”
    • “The graphics won't blow you away, but they're well put together and give the game charm.”
    • “Despite the charming premise, the game struggles with lackluster graphics, uninspired character models, and a general lack of polish.”
    • “Penguin animations feel robotic, and the visual charm that could have elevated the game is lost amidst the sea of graphical mediocrity.”
    • “Visuals are poor, bugs are rampant, and content is so sparse.”
  • music15 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while many praise the amazing soundtrack and menu music, several players express disappointment over the lack of background music during levels, finding the silence dull and off-putting. Some suggest that incorporating thematic music, such as spy tunes, would enhance the comedic tone of the game. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated, there is a clear desire for more consistent musical elements throughout the gameplay.

    • “Great game, the menu music is particularly delectable.”
    • “Amazing soundtrack and only the best voice acting there is.”
    • “Everything from menus to music to net code to map reworks have graced this game with an actually intense and rewarding experience.”
    • “I wish levels had music (some cliché spy music during fights or exploration would work well considering the game's comedic tone), because listening to silence throughout the level is off-putting and boring.”
    • “Single player: with some bugs mostly where items don't work well and phase through other items (mostly in the pizza game mode), I wish levels had some background music as it gets very dull when you just hear the slapping of feet and silence.”
    • “Though there is very little music, I wish there was a bit more of a soundtrack, though that's just me.”
  • optimization12 mentions

    Overall, recent optimization patches have significantly improved the game's performance, with many players noting a positive evolution since launch. However, some users still report issues with optimization and performance inconsistencies, suggesting that while the game is actively developed and has made strides, there are still areas needing improvement.

    • “Recent optimization patches have made performance much better than in the past, and the game remains actively developed, which is incredible.”
    • “Edit about a year or two later: the game is still a 10/10, but better, now it's goofy penguins heisting with improved graphics and optimization, and vehicles now.”
    • “I get that the game can be buggy at times, which is really frustrating, but since launch, the performance has improved immensely.”
    • “This game needs to be optimized now!”
    • “Terrible optimization.”
    • “I also experienced a lot of lag and the game seemed to be poorly optimized, although that could just be me.”
  • emotional5 mentions

    Players find the game to be an emotional rollercoaster, combining moments of laughter and heart-wrenching storytelling. The outstanding graphics enhance the emotional experience, making it both a visually stunning and deeply affecting game. Overall, it is praised for its ability to evoke strong feelings, from joy to sadness.

    • “The most wholesome game I've ever played.”
    • “From the outstanding graphics to a heartbreaking story.”
    • “The greatest game I've been graced to play; the story is heart-wrenching, the visuals bring a tear to my eye, and the gameplay is astounding.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment, especially in single-player mode, which can become tedious. However, the experience is notably more enjoyable when played cooperatively with friends.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “It's definitely most fun co-op with friends, as single-player mode can feel a bit grindy after too long.”
    • “A bit grindy sometimes.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game currently suffers from low replayability due to frequent crashes, particularly on the level "pongolantis," leading to a negative recommendation until these issues are resolved.

    • “Not much replayability and keeps crashing on Pongolantis for me.”
    • “I can't recommend it now and may change the rating later if issues are fixed and it's more playable.”
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