The Penguin IQ Test

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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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a large variety of well-designed levels that are challenging and engaging, providing hours of gameplay.
The mechanics are simple and user-friendly, allowing players to easily understand and enjoy the gameplay.
The inclusion of a community workshop for creating and sharing levels adds significant replayability and enhances the overall experience.

The graphics are quite basic and may not appeal to players who prioritize visual quality in games.
There are occasional delays in triggering level completions and snapping items to the grid, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
Some players may find certain mechanics, like the pink arrows, to be overpowered at times, affecting the challenge balance.

gameplay
16 mentions
38 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
19 % 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 Despite outdated graphics, players find the gameplay charming and bug-free, leading to a generally positive reception, with many rating it around 7/10. Overall, the gameplay significantly outweighs the visual shortcomings.
- “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.”
graphics
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The game showcases retro-style graphics that evoke a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of older ASCII games, though they are not as basic. While the visuals are considered simplistic and somewhat outdated, many players appreciate that the gameplay significantly surpasses the graphical quality, leading to a generally favorable reception despite the graphics being described as "ancient." Overall, the graphics align well with the game's theme of logic and abstraction, but they are not the main draw for players.
- “The game features retro style graphics and music that fit well to the overall theme of logic and abstraction.”
- “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
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's music complements its retro style graphics and aligns effectively with the themes of logic and abstraction, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers agree that the soundtrack is well-suited to the game's concept.
- “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.”