Prepare for some old-fashioned platforming fun with a feathered (and flightless) friend! Thrill Penguin, a new action platformer from developer Sylph and prolific publisher Ratalaika Games, has launched today.
Available right now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, this title offers straightforward, classic platforming action for the budget price of just £4.99 / $4.99 USD.
Classic Platforming, Penguin Style
Forget complicated mechanics and convoluted plots. Thrill Penguin puts you in the webbed feet of an ambitious penguin, complete with a stylish bandana, who aspires to parkour mastery.
Your goal? Run, jump, dive, and swim your way through 54 hand-crafted levels spread across six unique zones, proving your penguin prowess.
This is platforming stripped back to its fun essentials. You’ll navigate challenging levels, avoiding obstacles and enemies, using your core abilities to reach the goal. The game promises a return to uncomplicated fun without pretense.
At the end of each zone, you’ll face off against one of six powerful bosses, testing the skills you’ve honed. To cater for all players, Thrill Penguin includes multiple difficulty settings: easy, normal, and hardcore, allowing everyone from casual players to seasoned platform veterans to find their perfect challenge.
Another Gem from the Ratalaika Vault?
Publisher Ratalaika Games is well-known among Xbox players for bringing a constant stream of affordable, often retro-inspired indie titles to the platform, frequently accompanied by achievable Gamerscore lists.
Thrill Penguin, with its classic platforming focus, charming pixel art (implied), and budget price point, fits perfectly into their catalogue, likely offering another dose of accessible fun.
Need more penguin-themed games? SokoPenguin and Faaast Penguin should well sort you out.
Key Features
- Classic Action Platforming: Run, jump, dive, and swim through 54 levels.
- Play as a Penguin: Control an ambitious, bandana-wearing parkour master!
- 6 Unique Zones & Bosses: Explore diverse environments and face challenging boss battles.
- Hand-Crafted Levels: Designed for classic platforming fun.
- Multiple Difficulty Settings: Easy, Normal, and Hardcore modes.
Available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, and Switch. It’s on Steam too, where it’s been for a good couple of years.
Ready to Take the Plunge?
Thrill Penguin looks set to deliver a dose of pure, uncomplicated platforming fun, starring one very determined bird. If you’re looking for a charming retro-style challenge at a bargain price, it’s available right now on the Xbox Store (and PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop) for £4.99 / $4.99 USD.
Waddle you waiting for?
Thrill Penguin Description
You are an ambitious penguin who brandishes a stylish bandana and aspires to be a parkour master. Run, jump, dive, and swim through different and six unique zones containing challenging levels to demonstrate your esteemed parkour prowess. Choose from multiple difficulty settings including easy, normal, and hardcore modes. Battle menacing bosses at the end of each area. Thrill Penguin is a return to old-fashioned platforming fun without complications or pretense.
