{"id":798,"date":"2025-10-31T10:23:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T02:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.str8jaktjim.com\/?p=798"},"modified":"2025-10-31T10:23:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T02:23:10","slug":"pennys-big-breakaway-first-impressions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.str8jaktjim.com\/?p=798","title":{"rendered":"Penny\u2019s Big Breakaway: First Impressions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Originally published on RoundTableCoop.com on 1st February 2024<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Penny\u2019s Big Breakaway is an upcoming platforming title from developer Evening Star. I\u2019ve been excited for it since I saw its trailer in the June 2023 Nintendo Direct and I\u2019ve had the pleasure of playing a preview version!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penny\u2019s Big Breakaway Is Yo-Tastic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Penny\u2019s Big Breakaway starts with the titular Penny auditioning for the Gala, an annual show put on by Emperor Eddie. On the way she find Yo-Yo and the two put on an unforgettable show! Mainly because Yo-Yo eats the Emperor\u2019s clothes. Cue shenanigans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penny runs from Eddie\u2019s Penguin police and the game is afoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Penny's<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Platforming Paradise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everything in the game revolves around using Yo-Yo in some very inventive ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u2018Pro\u2019 controls have movement on the left stick. On the right stick players can control the direction of Yo-Yo throws. Spinning the stick makes Penny throw Yo-Yo in a circle around her. This method of control allows for precise pitches of Yo-Yo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But wait, there\u2019s more! Tapping the stick twice in the same direction pulls Penny towards Yo-Yo, creating a dash mechanic. Holding the stick \u2018walks the dog\u2019, keeping Yo-Yo in place. Doing this in the air creates a static point for Penny to spin around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other moves include a double jump, riding Yo-Yo, along with various powerups for Yo-Yo. These include transforming Yo-Yo into a wrecking ball, a propeller to glide over the landscapes, or an upgrade to make Yo-Yo riding go faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trick with all these moves is to string them altogether. Platforming becomes amazingly fun using the moveset to chain together incredible combos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Tangle The String<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a lot of moves in Penny\u2019s Big Breakaway. The game does a good job of introducing these concepts but doesn\u2019t really teach you how to combine them. It made for some frustrating moments in the early game searching for collectibles. I recommend experimenting with movement tech and getting used to chaining moves together as early as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It suffers from not having a fully rotatable camera. I found a lot of my deaths came from falling off ledges because I couldn\u2019t see the angles properly. The camera can be moved but it is limited to a few degrees around Penny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penny\u2019s Big Breakaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I had a lot of fun with the preview build of Penny\u2019s Big Breakaway. The Yo-Yo mechanic is unique and creates a lot of fun movement. I can\u2019t wait to see the full release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penny\u2019s Big Breakaway releases in early 2024 on PC<\/a>, Xbox<\/a>, Playstation<\/a> and Switch<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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