The Next Penelope: Race to Odysseus PEGI 7 – Nintendo Switch game

Set in a futuristic Odyssey, The Next Penelope is a fast paced action racing game with loud colors, an original story and a challenging risk-reward system. Weapons can be mixed and used at any time, but all these abilities cost vital energy
Set in a futuristic Odyssey, The Next Penelope is a fast-paced action racing game with loud colours, an original story and a challenging risk-reward system.
As Penelope is looking for Ulysses through the galaxy, the player is free to explore the planets in any order. Each world features unique situations, races, even bosses, and new permanent abilities to enhance Penelopes spaceship.
Weapons can be mixed and used at any time, but all these abilities cost vital energy, so the player is very powerful and close to death at the same time
If youve played a Micro Machines game, youll feel right at home with the controls (An alternative control scheme is available for newcomers as well.)
Special bonus missions to extend your journey after beating the main game are available, then battle with your friends as Penelopes suitors and fight for glory in a local four player mode
Also, HD rumble support
Multiplayer requires one compatible controller per player. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required.
The Next Penelope is a blast to play on PC, and will probably be a massive hit at parties when it arrives on Wii U later this year. Its a shame more old-school racers arent around, but with games like this and 90s Arcade Racer, the scene is seeing a revival that brings a huge smile to my face.
9 / 10.0 – Destructoid
At the end of the day, The Next Penelope isnt a racing game. It is an adventure game that happens to use racing as one of its core mechanics.
9 / 10.0 – NintendoWorldReport