The Next Penelope
- May 29, 2015
- Aurelien Regard
Get ready for an intergalactic journey with plenty of hurdles and bumps.
Get on SteamThe Next Penelope is a fast-paced action racing game set in a vibrant, futuristic universe. As Penelope, players search for Ulysses across galaxies, with each planet offering unique races, challenges, and bosses. Utilize weapons and abilities to gain an edge, but beware, as they consume energy and bring you closer to death. The game now includes local multiplayer, additional solo content, and new language options.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Linux
Wii
Wii U
Reviews
- story82 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- gameplay61 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
- music32 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- graphics32 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
The Next Penelope Review
A blend of gameplay inspirations and styles, melded into one solid experience, the voyage of The Next Penelope is kept to one straight short path, but has notable value in revisits and repeat play. A shockingly robust, if also rather brief, multiplayer mode, and a gorgeous visual style round off a package that evokes the classic gameplay of F-Zero and Micro Machines, yet somehow makes the experience its own. Those looking for a lengthy narrative may be disappointed, but the Time Trial features and quick burst gameplay will keep many coming back for more.
80%The Next Penelope Review
The Next Penelope may be quite a short experience but it's one that will challenge your skills and dazzle you at the same time. Fans of the classic '80s series Ulysses 31 will appreciate the excellent adaptation of Homer's Odyssey, while those of you who like your gaming to be fast and intense are sure to be pleased by the thrilling racing, engaging shooter sections and overall variety in the experience. The amusing four-player mode picks up some of the slack when it comes to longevity; the short nature of the solo campaign is the solitary black mark in The Next Penelope's copybook. That aside, this is a truly amazing indie title and one that deserves to do well on the Switch eShop.
80%The Next Penelope Review
The Next Penelope Review
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