3D Platforming with a Yo-Yo

Penny’s Big Breakaway Review (PlayStation 5)

From the developers of Sonic Mania, they have spun off from the blue hedgehog and created their own IP. A fresh new 3D platformer featuring a very skilled yo-yo performer. This is one of the most recognizable indie games today due to its unique art style and colorful flare. The platforming mechanics are simple to understand but hard to master.

With 11 worlds in total across over 40 levels, is Penny’s Big Breakaway worth $30? Was Evening Star Studio’s first 3D platformer any good? Let’s talk about it.

When Penny’s Big Breakaway was first announced, I was very excited. From the dev team of Christian Whitehead alone, I was sold but the art direction for Penny’s Big Breakaway is simply amazing. Whitehead famously ported the classic Sonic games on mobile and of course developed Sonic Mania. I wanted to see what he could do on his own. In addition, he would be further challenging himself by making it a 3D platformer as opposed to Sonic’s 2D adventures.

Penny’s Big Breakaway is a stylish and fun 3D platformer

Before Penny’s Big Breakaway became a reality, Sega wanted Christian Whitehead to make another Sonic game, likely Sonic Mania 2 but conflicting ideas caused the…