The Penguin IQ Test
- January 5, 2021
- vondermanzen
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamAre 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.
Reviews
- The game features a large variety of well-designed and challenging levels that keep gameplay interesting and engaging.
- The mechanics are simple and user-friendly, making it accessible for players of all experience levels while still providing depth and complexity.
- The inclusion of a community workshop allows players to create and share their own levels, significantly enhancing replayability.
- The graphics are quite basic and may not appeal to players who prioritize visual quality in games.
- There can be occasional delays in triggering level completions and snapping items to the grid, which may disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- Some players may find certain mechanics, like the pink arrows, to be overpowered at times, potentially affecting the challenge.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging puzzle mechanics, variety of levels, and user-friendly interface, making it accessible and enjoyable. Despite outdated graphics, players find the gameplay charming and free of bugs, contributing to a positive overall experience. Many reviewers prioritize gameplay over visuals, rating it solidly around 7/10.
“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.”
“Gameplay is thankfully 300x better than the graphics.”
“Other than those few hang-ups, the game has charm in its gameplay.”
“Since I weigh gameplay over graphics, I still feel this is a solid 7/10.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game showcases retro-style graphics that evoke a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of older ASCII games, though they are simple and somewhat dated. While the visuals may not impress, they complement the game's logical and abstract themes, with many players prioritizing the engaging gameplay over the graphics. Overall, the graphics are considered adequate but not a highlight, with a general consensus that gameplay is the stronger aspect.
“The game features retro-style graphics and music that fit well with the overall theme of logic and abstraction.”
“Sure, the graphics are ancient, but the gameplay is still cool.”
“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.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's retro-style music complements its theme of logic and abstraction, enhancing the overall experience and fitting well with the game's aesthetic.
“The game features retro-style graphics and music that fit well with the overall theme of logic and abstraction.”
“The music works perfectly for the title.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous over time.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The audio quality is poor, with some tracks sounding distorted and unpolished.”
