Sonic Mania Developers' New Game, Penny's Big Breakaway, Set to Release in Early 2024

The 3D platformer features a yo-yo-wielding hero, vibrant level design, and a variety of gameplay mechanics, despite some potential challenges with camera angles and enemy mechanics.

Penny's Big Breakaway, a new 3D platformer game from the Sonic Mania developers, features a yo-yo-wielding hero named Penny who is on the run from an army of penguins after an embarrassing incident at the palace court.
The game's mechanics include a variety of yo-yo tricks that allow for fluid and stylish movement through the game's colorful and vibrant levels, which are designed to keep the player constantly on the move.
Collectible items and side tasks provide additional challenges and replayability, while the game's time-attack mode encourages speedrunning and stylish traversal.
Critics note that the game's fixed camera angle can sometimes make jumps and yo-yo shots difficult to judge, and the constant presence of pursuing penguins can be frustrating.
Penny's Big Breakaway is set to release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in early 2024.