United Penguin Kingdom, developed by Turquoise Revival Games and published by GrabTheGames and UpgradePoint, is a city-building game that takes you on a journey to the icy landscapes of the Antarctic, where you are tasked with building a thriving penguin settlement. The game combines elements of city building and tower defense, creating a unique gameplay experience.
Gameplay: 7/10
The gameplay of United Penguin Kingdom is a delightful blend of city building and tower defense. You start with a blank canvas, placing down the most important buildings in your village, and then expanding as you see fit. The city building aspect isn’t completely “free”, as you will have to build on grids and generally find a way to use all the space to stat boost Happiness.
The game introduces a unique challenge with the constant threat of orcas and seals. Buildings next to the water risk getting attacked by orcas, which have huge HP and have a high chance of getting away with their crime. The ones on “land” will usually require energy from windmills and solar panels to work. Seals pose a constant threat as they attempt to steal food from your cities Food Storage. These constant attacks bring United Penguin Kingdom close to being considered a tower defense game.
Graphics: 8/10
The graphics in United Penguin Kingdom are a mixed bag. The design of the penguins and their buildings is very cute and looks really good. However, the UI looks very much like something you would see in an MMO back in the 00’s and the logos for all the cities give a weird Facebook gaming vibe. Despite these minor issues, the city is beautiful, and you can zoom in very close to the penguins to follow them while they work. All the building designs are unique and really fit with the overall tone of the game.
Sound: 7/10
The sound design in United Penguin Kingdom is quite immersive. The background music is soothing and fits the theme of the game perfectly. The sound effects, such as the penguins’ squawks and the splashing of the waves, add to the overall atmosphere of the game.
Replayability: 8/10
United Penguin Kingdom offers a high level of replayability. With its challenging gameplay and the constant threat of orcas and seals, you’ll find yourself coming back to improve your strategies and build the perfect penguin kingdom.
Conclusion
In conclusion, United Penguin Kingdom is a very relaxing city building game. The game is very cute, the penguins are really entertaining as they do their daily chores, and the seals are a menace that make you a lot of money each time you destroy them. Despite some tedious parts along the way, the game is quite enjoyable.
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