Penarium

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  • Summary: Penarium is a frantic 2D arena arcade game in which you take on the role of quirky antihero, Willy. Willy is trapped in a crazy circus show where he needs to run, jump, and avoid an array of killer death-traps while being cheered on by a sadistic crowd that’s out for blood — his blood. [SelfPenarium is a frantic 2D arena arcade game in which you take on the role of quirky antihero, Willy. Willy is trapped in a crazy circus show where he needs to run, jump, and avoid an array of killer death-traps while being cheered on by a sadistic crowd that’s out for blood — his blood. [Self Made Miracle]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. God is a Geek
    Sep 28, 2015
    80
    A fiendishly difficult 2d arcade-style platformer that will have you simultaneously shouting at the telly with rage and delight.
  2. COGconnected
    Oct 14, 2015
    79
    Visiting the sadistic circus is definitely not what it seems. You will find yourself enjoying the majority of your time at Penarium. The graphics and controls draw you in and make it easy to play. The charm and difficulty is what makes you stay.
  3. Vandal
    Sep 27, 2015
    78
    Penarium is a challenging and addictive action platformer. It's very simple, but we feel that's what makes it so fun.
  4. Brash Games
    Oct 3, 2015
    70
    A simple thing like a shield pick up could have made this game more accessible to a larger audience. Forgoing that, just a checkpoint when you’ve completed a task so you don’t have to repeat them all every time you die as it gets monotonous. If you can get past that and have the skills and patience required then this is a great game for those looking for that next seemingly impossible challenge.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 16, 2015
    70
    Penarium's quirky design - modeled after retro arcade games - and dark influences definitely give it impressive razzle-dazzle, but not enough to warrant unlimited repeat visits. [Dec 2015, p.94]
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  6. Slant Magazine
    Sep 26, 2015
    60
    Given the imaginative killing machines and sadistic design of challenges, it could've been the unholy child of Dr. Seuss and the Marquis de Sade.
  7. PSNStores
    Nov 4, 2015
    60
    It’s a sadistic thrill ride that dies down way too quickly, and unfortunately, I don’t see myself going back and playing it again anytime soon.

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  1. SawLar
    May 13, 2016
    10
    A very good game gtvhhgfvgfvhgfvgfvhgfhvgfvvgfvgfhvgghuwdA very good game gtvhhgfvgfvhgfvgfvhgfhvgfvvgfvgfhvgghuwd lbkswvgswfilviwerfig1irwfiqvsrigciogqsdigco71ercoiigsduyiwgergiooiswhdviwgefivbiuwefgewigfhvgf fgff ugrvwriygiwrqf… Expand
  2. seriimac
    Nov 3, 2016
    9
    Despite the seeming hardness, this game is really addictive. Real fun begin only after the main campain - 100, then 150 barrels. Pity that isDespite the seeming hardness, this game is really addictive. Real fun begin only after the main campain - 100, then 150 barrels. Pity that is was short. I need more traps!!! And thanks guys for the review: I bought it on sale and was very satisfied afterall.… Expand
  4. FriedConsole
    Dec 7, 2015
    8
    Really fun arcadey one screen platformer reminiscent of Whoah Dave. Surprisingly keeps things fresh by changing a lot during the campaign. ItReally fun arcadey one screen platformer reminiscent of Whoah Dave. Surprisingly keeps things fresh by changing a lot during the campaign. It gets really hard. Get it.… Expand