Ahh… the arctic! Aye, I’ve sailed there before and found the cold not to me liking. I’ve seen polar bears and large whales all up there but nothing has ever fascinated this ol’ bucko than a penguin. I be loving their funny walk a lot. I be laughing so hard whene’er I see em’. Too bad that we be sailing far from that area. Not too worry, if ye like penguins like me, then Penguin Wings might be a good app for ye.
Over 3 million downloads. Aye, that basically gives you a picture as to how good Penguin Wings is. InfiApps LTD developed this game back in 2011 and it still continues to hook players up until now, especially since they seem to keep updating it with new content and stuff every so often. The last update was last December, 2012.
The Gist
A cool penguin, a vulture, and a lot of rolling terrain – Penguin Wings is all about those 3. The penguin is the cool character you are helping – helping escape a vulture, an evil one that is hell bent on chasing him down and eating his carcass like there is no tomorrow.
And, finally, the terrain full of rolling hills is where the cool penguin needs your help. You need to help him make the most of every slide in order to take flight. Now, a penguin can’t really fly, but in this game, he can for a time with the right velocity and angle. So, yes, it is another runner app of sorts – if the vulture catches up and grabs that penguin – the game ends.
The Controls
Helping the Penguin fly is all about timing your controls. Basically, when the terrain is downhill, you can help him by pressing and holding down your finger on the screen. This will speed up his descent to gather acceleration for any uphill climb that might show up anytime soon. Once that little penguin goes uphill, you will need to time your release. The feel for the controls is actually easier to understand and master as you go through your first few stages. Oh, by the way, there are over 80 levels in this game.
Coins, Upgrades, and New Penguins
There are also other elements in the game that actually provides more direction and motivation. For starters, you will need to help the penguin collect as much coins as he can during each and every run.
This is because coins can be used to purchase upgrades, power ups, and even new penguins that you can use for future levels – penguins with a little more speed and oomph. The super rocket is one of the most used and purchased power ups because this one can get your penguin out of a sticky situation in a jiffy.
Multiplayer is the Key
One more feature that Penguin Wings has that makes it triumph over the rest of the games in its genre is its multiplayer feature. The ability to challenge and play against real people is something that many players find appealing.
It’s a No Brainer
Penguin Wings is free and is a worldwide brand similar to Temple Run or Angry Birds. It is addictive, fun to play, and cute to look at. If you are looking for supreme entertainment, this app is one of those that can deliver. And since InfiApps is all about building the brand to greater heights, you can expect more spin offs, sequels (like Penguin Wings 2) and game updates in the near future. All Penguin Wings apps are available for Android and iOS systems.
