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Penrose — Addictive strategy game with clan battles

Android Adventure doublespeak games
4.7 GP
1,705+
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Description

Been playing Penrose for a couple months now. It’s basically a non-linear narrative game where you scroll through an ever-changing story, manipulate the environment, and unravel some kind of mystery. Looks pretty cool if you’re into that sort of thing.

Here’s what you do: you can scroll back and forth through the story, trying out different paths and possibilities. There’s also a way to manipulate the environment, which is pretty neat. And you can explore everything to try and figure out what’s really going on. Took me a while to get the hang of it, but it’s a fun challenge.

Look, if you’re into narrative-driven games with a bit of a twist, you’ll probably like Penrose. It’s not perfect – can get a little confusing at times – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want something a bit different.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Penrose. I've tested a bunch of narrative adventure games and this one's pretty solid. The whole non-linear, choose-your-own-path thing is really cool and I like how you can manipulate the environment to uncover more of the story. And the graphics look great too. But I will say, it can get a little overwhelming at times trying to keep track of all the different paths. And the story, while interesting, doesn't always make a ton of sense. Overall though, I'd say it's a unique and engaging experience, especially if you're a fan of this genre.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
  • Narrative has a cool non-linear twist
  • Ability to manipulate the environment is a neat feature

Cons

  • Story can get a bit convoluted and confusing at times
  • Progression through the narrative feels a little disjointed
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for the premium version

Specifications

Updated 13.03.2023
Category Adventure
Age Rating Everyone 10+
Developer doublespeak games
Android Android 5.0++
Package Name com.doublespeakgames.penrose

Ratings

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4.7/5
73 reviews
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