Summary
- Platforms: BBC Microcomputer System
Pengwyn is a 1989 arcade game developed and published by Seibu Kaihatsu. The player controls a penguin named Pen-Pen who must climb up a glacier to rescue his girlfriend, Pengo. The game is a side-scrolling platformer with puzzle elements. Pen-Pen can jump, swim, and slide on his belly to navigate the environment. He can also use his flippers to push and pull objects.
The game is divided into four stages, each with its own unique set of challenges. In the first stage, Pen-Pen must climb up a glacier while avoiding falling ice and enemies. In the second stage, he must swim through a series of underwater caves, avoiding sharks and other hazards. In the third stage, he must navigate a series of ice floes, jumping and sliding to avoid falling into the water. In the fourth and final stage, Pen-Pen must climb to the top of a mountain, while avoiding avalanches and other obstacles.
Pengwyn was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its innovative gameplay, cute graphics, and catchy music. The game has been ported to a number of home platforms, including the NES, Game Boy, and Sega Genesis.
Gameplay
Pengwyn is a side-scrolling platformer with puzzle elements. The player controls Pen-Pen, a penguin who must climb up a glacier to rescue his girlfriend, Pengo. Pen-Pen can jump, swim, and slide on his belly to navigate the environment. He can also use his flippers to push and pull objects.
The game is divided into four stages, each with its own unique set of challenges. In the first stage, Pen-Pen must climb up a glacier while avoiding falling ice and enemies. In the second stage, he must swim through a series of underwater caves, avoiding sharks and other hazards. In the third stage, he must navigate a series of ice floes, jumping and sliding to avoid falling into the water. In the fourth and final stage, Pen-Pen must climb to the top of a mountain, while avoiding avalanches and other obstacles.
Each stage is filled with a variety of enemies and obstacles. Pen-Pen must use his wits and agility to overcome these challenges. He can use his flippers to push and pull objects, such as blocks of ice and barrels. He can also use his belly to slide under obstacles and through narrow passages.
Development
Pengwyn was developed by Seibu Kaihatsu, a Japanese video game developer. The game was directed by Hiroyuki Iwatsuki, who is also known for his work on the Darius series of shoot-’em-ups.
Pengwyn was originally released in arcades in 1989. The game was ported to the NES in 1990, and to the Game Boy and Sega Genesis in 1991.
Reception
Pengwyn was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its innovative gameplay, cute graphics, and catchy music. The game has been ported to a number of home platforms, and it remains a popular classic today.
Legacy
Pengwyn is considered to be one of the most influential puzzle platformers of all time. The game’s innovative gameplay and cute graphics have inspired many other games, including Donkey Kong Country and Rayman.
Pengwyn is also notable for its catchy music. The game’s main theme, “Pen-Pen’s March,” has been featured in a number of other games and media, including the Super Smash Bros. series.
Conclusion
Pengwyn is a classic arcade game that still holds up today. It’s a simple but challenging puzzle platformer with cute graphics and catchy music. If you’re a fan of retro games or puzzle platformers, then you should definitely check out Pengwyn!
Additional Information
- Release Date: 1989
- Developer: Seibu Kaihatsu
- Publisher: Seibu Kaihatsu
- Genre: Puzzle platformer
- Platforms: Arcade, NES, Game Boy, Sega Genesis
Review Score
8/10
