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Developer Evening Star and publisher Private Division revealed the official launch trailer forPenny’s Big Breakaway, as the game was shadow dropped across platforms during today’s Nintendo Direct. Evening Star previously developed the 2017 plaftormerSonic Mania, whilePrivate Divisionhas publishedThe Outer Worlds,Hades,Kerbal Space Program, and more.
First announced as an untitled project in October 2021,Penny’s Big Breakawayis a 3D platformer with a unique yo-yo mechanic. Early looks at the game have drawn comparisons betweenclassic platforming video gameslikeBanjo-KazooieandRatchet and Clank, among others. Thanks to the sudden shadow drop, fans can jump into the world ofPenny’s Big Breakawaystarting today.
In a pleasant surprise to platforming fans,Penny’s Big Breakawaywas shadow dropped for Switch, PC, PS5, and Xbox during the Nintendo Direct partner showcase earlier today. The title was previously teased at Nintendo Directs last year, though a release date was never revealed until today. Fans of classicgames likeSuper Mario 64and more recent platformers likeA Hat in Timehave already begun downloading the colorful title.Penny’s Big Breakawaywill see fans entering the imaginative world of Macaroon, as they lead the titular heroine through hordes of enemies and a variety of puzzles in this “easy-to-play, difficult-to-master” adventure.
Penny’s Big Breakaway Official Launch Trailer
As shown in the official launch trailer,Penny’s Big Breakawaywill feature the energetic protagonist utilizing a magical Yo-Yo to swing, whirl, and soar her way across a vibrant landscape. Players will lead Penny through 11 worlds and over 40 levels, as they unlock a “catalog of tricks” and chain combos across beautiful handcrafted environments. Penny must fight against Eddie the Emperor’s penguin mobs while trying to solve the mystery of the Cosmic String, a curious force that transforms her Yo-Yo into a living creature. Fun features in the game include snack power-ups for Yo-Yo, multiple game modes including Story Mode and Time Attack Mode, and kinetic 3D platforming gameplay. Fans ofretro 3D platforming gamescan check outPenny’s Big Breakaway,available now across platforms for $29.99.
During the late 90s and early 2000s, 3D platformers dominated the video game industry. While other gaming genres like battle royales have garnered larger followings among modern audiences, many fans remain hungry forfun old-school platforming experiences. Offering an exciting return to form for 3D platforming gameplay, fans can now hop into the florescent world ofPenny’s Big Breakaway.
Switch
A late addition to the eighth console generation, the Nintendo Switch is a hybrid platform that can be experienced as a home or portable system. Launching with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the platform has amassed a wide selection of triple-A and indie titles. Since the console’s debut, Nintendo has released two other models: the Switch Lite and OLED.
