Penko Park (2020) · Tastebuds

Penko Park is a game about exploring an abandoned wildlife park. Meet its mysterious inhabitants by taking photos and interacting with the world!. Penko Park is a game about exploring an abandoned wildlife park. Meet its mysterious inhabitants by taking photos and interacting with the world!

Simulator Adventure Indie Action Fantasy Horror Mystery hunting exploration animals photography pokemon nature wildlife explorable world family friendly collectiblesLinux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch

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God is a GeekLyle CarrSep 20229/10
Penko Park is a charming and delightful photography game that fits loads of upgrades and weird monsters into its short runtime.
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Gaming AgeMatthew PolleselOct 2022
Penko Park is basically Pokémon Snap. A lower-budget, slightly weirder version of Pokémon Snap, to be sure, but Pokémon Snap all the same.
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Rapid Reviews UKJoseph BarroodNov 20224.5/5 stars
Penko Park is a first-person exploration title focused on taking pictures of creatures that inhabit an abandoned wildlife park. I had never played a game like this one before so I was both curious and excited to see how my first experience in the genre panned out. If you are as curious as I was, look at this Rapid Review.
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Nintendo LifeBrett Posner-FerdmanSep 20227/10
Despite its repetitiveness and short length, Penko Park is still a wonderfully charming successor to Pokémon Snap. From the delightfully creepy atmosphere to some fresh new upgrade ideas, Penko Park is successful in both honoring its roots and creating its own identity. Fans of Pokémon Snap would be remiss to overlook this game and will surely have a great time discovering everything that Penko Park has to offer.
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GameSpewKim SnaithSep 20227/10
Some may find it repetitive, but those who like the idea of going on a strange and spooky safari through an abandoned wildlife park will love Penko Park. It’s a short and sweet experience brought to life with a cast of creative critters – and hunting them down to shoot them (with your camera of course) is nothing but a joy. If you like Pokémon Snap, this one is for you.
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About the game

Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Ghostbutter
Publisher: Ghostbutter
Released: October 23, 2020
Modes: Single player
Perspective: First person
Engine: Unity

IGDB rating 8.3/10 from 7 ratings.

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