Underplayed Gems

The Next Penelope (2015)

The Next Penelope cover
Developer
Arkedo Studio
Publisher
Plug In Digital
Platforms
Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Shooter, Racing, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Rating
3.0 of 5, 2 player ratings
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A frenetic futuristic racing game set in an Odyssey-inspired galaxy where weaponry and energy management mean living on the edge.

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About

Set in a futuristic Odyssey, The Next Penelope is a fast paced action racing game with loud colors, an original story and a challenging risk-reward system. 
Weapons can be mixed and used at any time, but all these abilities cost vital energy, so the player is very powerful and close to death at the same time! As Penelope is looking for Ulysses through the galaxy, the player is free to explore the planets in any order. Each world features unique situations, races, even bosses, and new permanent abilities to enhance the Penelope's spaceship.

Trailer

Screenshots

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