MonsterVine: "Though Penny’s Big Breakaway wears a bit thin by its end, the 3D platformer is a lot of fun in bursts and features lots of fun ideas that I hope to see refined in future titles."
Daniel Kelly said: After getting out from under Sega’s inept thumb, the Sonic Mania devs have made their big debut.
Penny’s Big Breakaway is a 3-D action platformer with some of the most unique movements I’ve ever seen. Before we begin, yeah, you should buy it.
VGChartz's Mark Nielsen: "All in all, Penny’s Big Breakaway is a title that achieves what it sets out to do in many areas, creating a stylish game with a fun, rich moveset that incentivizes and rewards masterful play, but which is hampered by a few design flaws and a steep difficulty spike early on. Casual platforming fans or those who are easily frustrated might want to think twice before picking it up, but those looking for a game with a high cap for mastery or simply a unique take on the genre could very well find what they’re looking for here."
Bobby writes, "Penny's Big Breakway is a faithful homage to a simpler time in the industry. As a 3D platformer, it excels at showcasing why the genre is timeless."
