Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Indie, Shooter
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Frogames
- Publishers: Frogames
Penguins Arena: Sedna’s World (2008)
A Snowball-Fighting Extravaganza
Penguins Arena: Sedna’s World is a 2008 video game developed by Eidos Montreal and published by Square Enix. It is the sequel to the 2006 game Penguins Arena, and it was released for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii.
The game is set in a world where global warming has melted the ice caps, endangering the penguin tribes. Sedna, the ancient Penguin Goddess, appears to the penguins and tells them that there is room for only one tribe. Thus, the penguins engage in a snowball fight to drive the other tribes into the sea.
Players control a team of penguins and must use snowballs to defeat the opposing teams. There are a variety of snowballs available, each with its own unique properties. Players can also use power-ups to give their penguins an advantage in battle.
Penguins Arena: Sedna’s World features a variety of game modes, including a story mode, a survival mode, and a multiplayer mode. The story mode follows the penguins as they travel the world, battling other tribes and trying to find a new home. The survival mode challenges players to survive as long as possible against waves of enemies. The multiplayer mode allows players to compete against each other online or via local multiplayer.
Gameplay
Penguins Arena: Sedna’s World is a third-person shooter game. Players control a team of penguins and must use snowballs to defeat the opposing teams. There are a variety of snowballs available, each with its own unique properties. Players can also use power-ups to give their penguins an advantage in battle.
The game features a variety of game modes, including a story mode, a survival mode, and a multiplayer mode. The story mode follows the penguins as they travel the world, battling other tribes and trying to find a new home. The survival mode challenges players to survive as long as possible against waves of enemies. The multiplayer mode allows players to compete against each other online or via local multiplayer.
Development
Penguins Arena: Sedna’s World was developed by Eidos Montreal, a Canadian video game developer. The game was produced by Stephane Roy and directed by Jean-François Dugas. The game’s development team consisted of approximately 100 people.
The game was developed using the Unreal Engine 3. The team used motion capture to create the penguins’ animations. The game’s soundtrack was composed by Inon Zur.
Reception
Penguins Arena: Sedna’s World received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s graphics, gameplay, and humor, while others criticized its repetitive gameplay and lack of innovation.
The game sold over 1 million copies worldwide. It was nominated for several awards, including the BAFTA Award for Best Family Game.
Legacy
Penguins Arena: Sedna’s World is a fun and frantic snowball-fighting game. It features a variety of game modes, including a story mode, a survival mode, and a multiplayer mode. The game’s graphics are impressive, and the gameplay is solid. However, the game’s repetitive gameplay and lack of innovation may turn off some players.
Overall, Penguins Arena: Sedna’s World is a solid game that is worth checking out if you are a fan of snowball-fighting games.
Additional Information
- The game features a variety of power-ups, including speed boosts, health boosts, and invincibility.
- The game’s story mode is fully voiced in English and Japanese.
- The game’s multiplayer mode supports up to 16 players online or via local multiplayer.
- The game was released in Japan under the title Penguins Arena: Sedna no Sekai.
Review Score
7.5/10
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