Christian Donlan
EurogamerPenny's Big Breakaway review - a bright platformer with a serious lineage
Published 3/14/2024
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 / Switch - 2/21/2024
Penny's Big Breakaway
Join Penny & Yo-Yo in a kinetic 3D-platformer bursting with innovative gameplay! Showcase your catalog of tricks and chain impressive combos to deliver Penny & Yo-Yo's perfect breakout performance. Take the stage with this vibrant pair in Penny’s Big Breakaway.
- Developer
- Evening Star
- Publisher
- Private Division
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Critic avg
78
18 scored reviews
Total coverage
18
All coverage currently scored
Score range
70–100
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 78 across 18 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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18 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 11%
80–897 reviews · 39%
70–799 reviews · 50%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Jordan Minor
PCMagPenny's Big Breakaway Review
Published 3/13/2024
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalKolby James
Checkpoint GamingPenny's Big Breakaway Review - Big ideas and big ambitions - Checkpoint
Published 3/12/2024
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrian Shea
Game InformerPenny's Big Breakaway Review - A Swinging Pendulum - Game Informer
Published 3/7/2024
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalTJ Denzer
ShacknewsPenny's Big Breakaway review: A grand performance
Published 3/1/2024
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90
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalDominic Tarason
PC GamerPENNY'S BIG BREAKAWAY REVIEW
Published 3/1/2024
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Flynn
GamingTrendPenny’s Big Breakaway review — A good first performance
Published 2/29/2024
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Score
75
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Penny's Big Breakaway (Switch) - A Furiously Fast & Fun Platformer With Sega Spirit
Published 2/29/2024
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalGeorge Foster
TheGamerPenny’s Big Breakaway Review - Yo-Yo’ve Got To Play This
Published 2/28/2024
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalKieron Verbrugge
Press StartPenny's Big Breakaway Review – It's Got Ups And Downs
Published 2/28/2024
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75
-3 vs critic avg
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