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Play Overview
It starts as a story about descending into an unknown building. But then you notice that some words are highlighted. You can select these and choose to change the word. For example, you find a generator in the building. But you can change the text so that it is either on or off. One word means there is no light while the other word means there will be. But if you change the word to on, there are also then alarm systems you have to navigate later in the text.
This tweaking of the text is a bit like pulling at the frayed edge of a tapestry. You pull at it, not realising what unintended consequences it might lead to. As the story unravels before you, you are led back and forth through the text in unexpected and interrelated ways.
You also get to see the same event from a different perspective of each character. This adds more layers to consider when changing key elements of the text. It also offers more insight into what is really going on in the story as you hear their differing inner monologues.
Our examiner, Rich Adams, first checked Penrose 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 6 months ago.
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Duration
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Rated for younger players in the US. Rated ESRB EVERYONE 10+ for mild violence and mild language.
12+ on the Apple App Store for Infrequent/Mild Realistic Violence, Profanity or Crude Humour, Horror/Fear Themes, Cartoon/Fantasy Violence, Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References, Mature/Suggestive Themes
Skill Level
10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. Being a game about reading and changing words, this doesn't appeal that much to very young players (unless they really love reading). But those who get over this hurdle find a game that rewards lateral thinking and the ability to solve narrative puzzles inventively.
Costs
Penrose
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.You can play about half the game for free via web browser and then finish for about $1/£1 on Apple or Android. On the apps you can select from the start from demo option.
Game Details
Release Date: 01/09/2020
Out Now: Android, Web and iOS
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Brain Game, Narrative (Adventure and Creative)
Accessibility: 19 features
Components: 2D Side-On and Text
Developer: Double Speak Game (@DoubleSpeakGame)