Penny’s Big Breakaway by the Sonic Mania devs looks awesome
Massive penguin army
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Penny’s Big Breakawayis an all-new 3D platformer from the developers ofSonic Mania,and it’s looking pretty brilliant.
Announced during the June 2023 Nintendo Direct,Penny’s Big Breakawayis the debut title from Evening Star, a studio featuring much of the talent that worked onSonic Mania,which we consider to be one of thebest Sonic gamesever made.
Its Nintendo Direct appearance revealed an ‘Early 2024’ release forNintendo Switch. However,Penny’s Big Breakawayis a multiplatform title that’s also coming toPS5,Xbox Series X|S, andSteam.
Penny’s Big Breakawaystars the titular character and the self-explanatory Yo-Yo, who appears to be just that at first glance. Penny can also transform Yo-Yo into several different objects for traversal, including a hook that lets her swing in mid-air, and a giant rolling ball.
Penny’s Big Breakawaylooks like it’ll be an absolute blast for platforming fans. Much like other indie platformers such asA Hat in Time,there’s an emphasis on getting through its brightly-colored stages as quickly and efficiently as possible by utilizing Yo-Yo’s various abilities. Speedrunners are well-catered for, too, with a Time Attack mode that features online leaderboards.
I’m in awe of the art style inPenny’s Big Breakaway,too. The use of bold pastel colors is reminiscent of the devs' work onSonic Mania,and it’s brimming with 90s Sega Saturn platformer vibes. It was certainly a standout title in an already impressive Nintendo Direct showcase that went big on platformers thanks to an abundance of newMariogames.
While Penny’s Big Breakaway doesn’t have an exact release date as of yet, it’s certainly one of the most excitingupcoming gamesto keep an eye on for next year. Before then,Super Mario Bros. Wonderlooks like it’ll provide series fans with even more creative platforming action in 2023.
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