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Metacritic 82

The Next Penelope

Seaven Studio|2015ActionRacingIndie

LumiScore

64

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

47/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

1/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents can encourage strategic thinking by discussing different weapon combinations and exploration paths with their children. Engaging in local multiplayer together can foster positive social bonds and friendly competition. Since the game has natural stopping points, it's easy to manage play sessions.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
58
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
17
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)47/100

What your child develops

The Next Penelope is a fast-paced action racing game that significantly engages cognitive skills such as spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and adaptive challenge through its unique risk-reward system and varied gameplay. Players will also develop strong hand-eye coordination and quick reaction times. The local multiplayer option provides opportunities for positive social interaction with friends.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~1hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Set in a futuristic Odyssey, "The Next Penelope" is a fast paced action racing game with loud colors, an original story and a challenging risk-reward system. If you've played a MicroMachines game, you'll feel right at home with the controls!