Underplayed Gems

Pocket Penguin DX ( ポケットペンギン): A Retro Style Adventure (2020)

Pocket Penguin DX ( ポケットペンギン): A Retro Style Adventure cover
Developer
Dog Biscuit Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 42 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A cheerful, gentle platforming adventure that feels like a playful throwback to the Game Boy era.

retrofamily friendlylightheartedwhimsicalmoderate difficultyexplorativehumorousplatforming

What players say

Players praise its Game Boy-inspired look and sound, but opinions split on the bomb-as-platform mechanic: some find it clever, others say it slows the pace. The last level spikes in difficulty, while a few note bugs and a missing quit button.

Screenshots

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