The Penguin IQ Test

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The Penguin IQ Test is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by vondermanzen and was released on January 5, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Are you intelligent enough to save the penguin? Help him get back to the ice floe. This test will measure your IQ and give you a result between 0 and 180.

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gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features well-designed, challenging puzzles that progressively increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying experience for players.
It has a charming and simple art style, along with a user-friendly interface, making it accessible for players of all ages.
The inclusion of a level editor and community workshop adds significant replayability and variety to the game.

Some players have reported technical issues, such as the game failing to launch or losing achievements when switching devices.
The graphics may appear outdated and simplistic, which could deter some players looking for a more visually appealing experience.
There are concerns about the developer's behavior, including alleged stalking of critics and issues with key revocation, which raises ethical questions about the game's distribution.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging puzzle mechanics, user-friendly interface, and smooth difficulty progression, making it accessible and enjoyable. While some levels may feel repetitive and a few mechanics can become tedious, the overall charm and variety of challenges contribute to a solid gaming experience. Despite outdated graphics, players appreciate the gameplay's depth and creativity, often rating it highly.
- “Interesting puzzle mechanics, good variety of levels, and a handful of challenge style achievements.”
- “It's great that the mechanics are easily understandable and that it has a clean and simple UI; it's so user-friendly.”
- “The puzzles are mostly fun, using some interesting game mechanics.”
- “However, a few of the forest levels seem a little odd and after a while the mechanics get a little boring.”
- “Since I weigh gameplay over graphics, I still feel this is a solid 7/10.”
- “There are ~ 65 levels right now with some being explanatory when a new mechanic is introduced.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics of the game are described as simple, retro, and pixelated, reminiscent of older styles, which some players appreciate for their clarity and thematic fit. While the visuals may appear outdated, they do not detract from the solid gameplay experience, which is considered significantly better than the graphics themselves. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose effectively, even if they lack modern sophistication.
- “The game features retro style graphics and music that fit well to the overall theme of logic and abstraction.”
- “Graphics are simple, but they relay all the information you need clearly.”
- “The art style is very simple and pixelated, but I personally like this.”
- “Gameplay is thankfully 300x better than the graphics.”
- “The graphics are simple and they almost remind me of an old ASCII game, but not quite that old and basic.”
- “Sure the graphics are ancient, but the gameplay is still cool.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is praised for its beautiful composition and retro style, perfectly complementing the theme of logic and abstraction. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as awesome and fitting, enhancing the overall experience of the well-designed puzzles.
- “The game features retro-style graphics and music that fit well with the overall theme of logic and abstraction.”
- “Puzzles are well designed, and the soundtrack is awesome.”
- “Furthermore, I really like the music.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a brief yet emotionally impactful tale of a penguin separated from its family, resonating with players despite its simplicity. Many reviewers express potential for the narrative to expand further, suggesting a desire for deeper exploration of its themes.
- “It tells the tragic story of a penguin who was separated from his family.”
- “A very simple story, yet very emotional.”
- “I can definitively see the story stretching on much further than it does right now, which will be good.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a straightforward narrative that evokes strong emotions, highlighting the protagonist's childlike emotional depth. Players find the simplicity of the story enhances its emotional impact, making it resonate on a personal level.
- “A very simple story, yet very emotional.”

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The Penguin IQ Test is a action game.

The Penguin IQ Test is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing The Penguin IQ Test.

The Penguin IQ Test was released on January 5, 2021.

The Penguin IQ Test was developed by vondermanzen.

The Penguin IQ Test has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

The Penguin IQ Test is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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