The Next Penelope

 Switch
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 19, 2017
    90
    At the end of the day, The Next Penelope isn't a racing game. It is an adventure game that happens to use racing as one of its core mechanics. There are many little things that you need to keep in mind to nail down a challenge. Strategy is the magical word here, and you shouldn't forget when the game throws you yet another curve. The journey is over before you know, which is a slight shame, as I was hoping for it skew a bit longer. Of course, it comes down to what a game does with its running time. In that respect, I couldn't be happier.
  2. Cubed3
    Mar 20, 2018
    80
    Those looking for a lengthy narrative may be disappointed, but the Time Trial features and quick burst gameplay will keep many coming back for more.
  3. Switch Player
    Jan 2, 2018
    80
    The Next Penelope provides a great mixture of Shmup and Racing gameplay which contains its fair share of challenges. It can often become overly challenging at times and this - coupled with a lack of control mapping - means a great game falls just shy of being essential.
  5. Nintendo Life
    Dec 14, 2017
    80
    The Next Penelope may be quite a short experience but it's one that will challenge your skills and dazzle you at the same time. Fans of the classic '80s series Ulysses 31 will appreciate the excellent adaptation of Homer's Odyssey, while those of you who like your gaming to be fast and intense are sure to be pleased by the thrilling racing, engaging shooter sections and overall variety in the experience. The amusing four-player mode picks up some of the slack when it comes to longevity; the short nature of the solo campaign is the solitary black mark in The Next Penelope's copybook. That aside, this is a truly amazing indie title and one that deserves to do well on the Switch eShop.
  6. Nintenderos
    Jul 1, 2019
    78
    The Next Penelope is an explosive mixture of speed and action with a good level of progression and difficulty. However, the title is somewhat short and leaves us wanting more adventures.
  7. Video Chums
    Dec 24, 2017
    73
    The Next Penelope brings back the classic overhead racing formula in a fun, exciting, and surprisingly varied way but its limited single player content makes it a somewhat less than stellar Odyssey.
  8. FNintendo
    Jan 21, 2018
    70
    The Next Penelope: Race to Odysseus brings a very welcome mix to the usual racing game genre, presenting a wide variety of contents and a plot that acts as the thread for the races. Thanks to a simple and intuitive gameplay and to its challenging difficulty level, The Next Penelope only feels like it doesn't deliver when it comes to multiplayer, as it lacks an online multiplayer component, as well its short lifespan.
  9. Everyeye.it
    Dec 26, 2017
    70
    In short, a glass half full and half empty, for a rather demanding indie which knows how to surprise and excite in any way. Of course, if only it had lasted a little longer.

Awards & Rankings

51
#51 Best Switch Game of 2017

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. jens76
    May 14, 2022
    8
    Maria Magdalena ist eine wahnsinnig starke Frau. Das ist die verfickte Realität. Hallelujah!
  2. abrus
    Mar 29, 2021
    6
    I found this game to be underwhelming, especially given it's very solid review scores. I didn't find the gameplay all that engaging and someI found this game to be underwhelming, especially given it's very solid review scores. I didn't find the gameplay all that engaging and some of the levels are more frustrating than fun. I decided to play something else after about an hour and a half and I'm very unlikely to ever return to this again.… Full Review »
  3. Ayiurah
    Oct 1, 2019
    7
    Nice! Very good and fun for the price. More races would have been better.
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