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Our accessibility examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Faaast Penguin accessibility 3 weeks ago.
Accessibility Notes
Text is all high in contrast but less than 1/20th of screen height. The game is very bright and colourful, leading to generally good contrast. There are some visual effects, including screen shakes and flashes, which can be distracting and disorienting and cannot be disabled.
Game Details
Release Date: 20/09/2024
Out Now: PC, PS5, Switch and Xbox X|S
Skill Rating: 4+ year-olds
Players: 40 online
Genres: Race (Battle and Platform)
Accessibility: 22 features
Components: 3D Third-Person
Developer: Faaast Penguin (@FaaastPenguin)
Costs: Free. In-Game Purchases and In-Game Pass
Controls
We've documented 8 accessibility features for Controls in Faaast Penguin which deal with how you control the game, different options for alternative inputs and whether you can remap these settings to suit your needs.
Gamepad
Can play with the following:
Multiple Buttons & Two Sticks: Can play with multiple buttons and two sticks.
Mouse And Keyboard
Can play with the following:
Mouse and Keys: Can play with mouse and multiple keys.
Remap Controls
Can customise the controls for the game as follows:
Invert X/Y Axis: Can invert the direction required to control looking and aiming. This enables you to match your instinctive orientation when looking.
Button Combinations
Specific button operation required to play
Holding Down Buttons Optional: Holding down buttons for prolonged periods (a second or more) is not required or can be switched to toggling the action on and off. This is in addition to the movement stick/button which is not considered a hold for this purpose.
Rapid Repeated Pressing Optional: Quick, repeated button pressing (more than 2 times a second) is not required, can be skipped or switched to holding a button to trigger a repeated action.
No Simultaneous Buttons: Only one button or key required at a time, in addition to direction stick(s).
Controller Vibration
Vibration Optional: Controller vibration not used in the game or you can disable it.
Sensitivity
You can adjust
Adjust Mouse/Stick/Touch Sensitivity: Adjust how sensitive touch/mouse/stick controls are.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Controls
If you want to play Faaast Penguin, but it doesn't offer the Controls accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Controls accessibility:
- Hot Wheels Unleashed (10 Controls Features)
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (9 Controls Features)
Difficulty
We haven’t documented any accessibility features for Difficulty in Faaast Penguin which deal with how you can adjust the challenge of play, and whether this is locked once chosen or can be adjusted as you play. The following games are similar to Faaast Penguin, and offer accessibility features for Difficulty:
- Hot Wheels Unleashed (2 Difficulty Features)
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2 Difficulty Features)
- Lego 2K Drive (1 Difficulty Feature)
Getting Started
We've documented 2 accessibility features for Getting Started in Faaast Penguin which deal with what support is offered to get started with the game. This includes customising the experience when you first open the game via any onboarding processes it provides as well as tutorials and other assistance when you first start playing.
Assistance Getting Starting
These features aid your play of the game in terms of cognitive load on learning controls, dealing with pressure and coping with the environment and challenges.
Tutorials: There are helpful tutorials and instructions on how to play. Information is provided in a timely manner, with appropriate level of detail.
View Control Mapping: You can view a map of controls during play. This clearly displays the mappings of actions to buttons/keys/mouse/keyboard without having to leave the game. This includes games that always display buttons to press during play.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Getting Started
If you want to play Faaast Penguin, but it doesn't offer the Getting Started accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Getting Started accessibility:
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (6 Getting Started Features)
- Phantom Spark (4 Getting Started Features)
- Clumsy Rush (4 Getting Started Features)
- Blumgi Racers (3 Getting Started Features)
Reading
We've documented 4 accessibility features for Reading in Faaast Penguin which deal with how much reading or listening comprehension is required, how well the game provides visual and audible access to the text and whether subtitles and captions are a good fit for purpose.
Reading Level
How much reading is required to play the game's main path or story and how complex the language is. The presence of voiced characters doesn't reduce this requirement, as it's recorded as a separate datapoint.
Simple Minimal Reading: Minimal reading is required. The quantity and complexity of reading are at a level that a primary/elementary student (9-year-old) could understand.
Text Visibility
High Contrast Text: Text colour contrasts to the background or can be adjusted to be. The text in menus, instructions and other information is presented in high contrast with a solid background.
Subtitles
All Speech Subtitled (Or No Speech In Game): All spoken content has subtitles, or there is no speech in the game. This means there is no requirement to hear spoken dialogue or narrative to play the game.
Captions
Speaker Indicator: Textual captions indicate who is speaking (or there is only ever one person speaking). This can also be indicated visually in the game with character icons or placing text in speech bubbles next to the person speaking.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Reading
If you want to play Faaast Penguin, but it doesn't offer the Reading accessibility features you require, this similar game extends the Reading accessibility:
- Lego 2K Drive (5 Reading Features)
Navigation
We've documented 2 accessibility features for Navigation in Faaast Penguin which deal with how the game provides guidance and assistance to navigate its worlds. These are only for games that have traversal and exploration in 2D and 3D spaces.
Clarity
Clear Mission Objectives: The game provides clear, structured missions with directional guidance and advice on which can be attempted next. This also indicates (ideally on maps where they are provided) which missions can't be attempted because you do not have the appropriate items yet.
Menu Navigation
Digital Menu Navigation: Menu choices with Gamepad can be made without using an analogue stick to guide a cursor to a selection. For example, using D-Pad, buttons or the Stick to change menu selection in a single action.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Navigation
If you want to play Faaast Penguin, but it doesn't offer the Navigation accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Navigation accessibility:
- Lego 2K Drive (5 Navigation Features)
- Clumsy Rush (4 Navigation Features)
- Phantom Spark (3 Navigation Features)
Visual
We've documented 3 accessibility features for Visual in Faaast Penguin which deal with how you can adjust the visuals to suit your needs, and offer additional information if you can't hear the game.
Contrast
Medium Contrast: Game uses generally well contrasting and bright visuals, or has a slider to make this the case.
Audio Cues for Visual Events
Audio Cues for Visual Events: Audio is provided to indicate visual events. Game events or progress highlighted by visual icons, effects or animations are also accompanied by audio to signify that progress. This is useful for blind players.
Colour Options
Colour Blind Friendly: Game doesn’t rely on colour or can switch to colour blind friendly mode with double coding or similar way to avoid colour dependance.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Visual
If you want to play Faaast Penguin, but it doesn't offer the Visual accessibility features you require, these similar games extend the Visual accessibility:
- Blumgi Racers (5 Visual Features)
- Phantom Spark (5 Visual Features)
- Clumsy Rush (4 Visual Features)
- Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout (4 Visual Features)
Audio
We've documented 2 accessibility features for Audio in Faaast Penguin which deal with how you can adjust the audio of the game and whether audio cues compensate for aspects of the game that are hard to see.
Adjustable Audio
Balance Audio Levels: Set music and game sound effects separately. This enables you to select your preference as well as ensure critical game sounds aren't obscured by other audio.
Play Without Hearing
Play Without Hearing: No audio cues are necessary to play the game well.
Similar Games With More Accessibility Features for Audio
If you want to play Faaast Penguin, but it doesn't offer the Audio accessibility features you require, this similar game extends the Audio accessibility:
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (3 Audio Features)
Communication
We've documented 1 accessibility feature for Communication in Faaast Penguin which deals with how you can communicate with other players in the game and what options are available to customise and control this interaction.
Player-to-Player Online Communication
This is how players communicate with each other in online games. This can be to plan strategy, chat as they play or co-ordinate resources.
No Online Chat (Or Preset Phrases Only): Game is played online but no verbal or textual player communication. This includes games that offer no communication or communication with word-less icons, sounds or preset phrases.
System Accessibility Settings
In addition to the accessibility features provided in the game, you can also use system-wide accessibility settings:
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch has some built-in features, including a lockable zoom, that can be used on all games.
PC
Windows has extensive accessibility features. Some, like colour correction, work with games. Lots of accessibility software can be used with PC games, from voice recognition to input device emulators.
PlayStation 5
PlayStation 5 has a range of system-wide accessibility settings.
Xbox Series X|S
Xbox One has a system features, the excellent co-pilot share controls mode and adaptive controller support for all games.
Read more about system accessibility settings.
Accessibility Report supported by VSC Rating Board, PlayabilityInitiative and accessibility contributors Ben Kendall