Pudgy Penguins Mobile Game: Pudgy Party Review
Pudgy Penguins’ mobile game, Pudgy Party, has captured the attention of fans from the Ethereum NFT collection—and we can certainly understand the buzz. This casual battle royale game takes inspiration from Epic Games’ Fall Guys, refines those elements, and adds a unique crypto twist.
Gameplay Experience
In many respects, the new mobile title developed by Mythical Games may surpass Fall Guys. It features charming, meme-inspired characters, each equipped with distinctive abilities. Furthermore, the mobile game promises a satisfying and smooth progression, enhanced by the inclusion of NFT items that can be traded on the Mythical marketplace.
We’ve dedicated several hours to playing Pudgy Party over the last few weeks, and here’s our perspective on how this casual mobile game outperforms Fall Guys, and where it might fall short.
Much like Fall Guys, players in Pudgy Party are grouped into a lobby, challenged to sprint, double-jump, and dodge through randomly selected levels, with the last player remaining crowned the victor.
Thanks to its casual gameplay approach, Pudgy Party features a noticeably smaller lobby of just 20 players, compared to the 40-player limit of Fall Guys. Consequently, games in Pudgy Party are quicker, making it a perfect fit for mobile users, while Fall Guys is primarily tailored for console and PC gamers.
A significant advantage for Pudgy Party is that its characters offer more than mere cosmetic changes; each character can possess up to four unique, unlockable abilities. For instance, the Konk character can deal damage with a club, and once fully leveled, can perform a ground slam that knocks back nearby players.
These abilities foster more dynamic gameplay and promote skill expression within an otherwise hyper-casual game. Characters are upgraded by discovering copies within chests, which can be opened multiple times during a session. In contrast, Fall Guys’ power-ups are limited to specific game modes and don’t cater to individual characters as extensively as Pudgy Party.
Add to that, the Pudgy Party characters draw heavily from the meme-inspired roots of the NFT collection. In addition to being Pudgy Penguins adorned in outfits, the game introduces meme icons like John Pork and characters inspired by Italian brainrot memes like Tung Tung Sahur.
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This suggests that Mythical Games is keenly aware of its audience and embraces it fully. Winning while dressed as John Pork is an experience like no other.
Players have the option to create or link their Mythical account through the settings page, which enables certain skins to be traded on the Mythical marketplace.
It’s important to point out that not every character can transform into legendary NFT characters. When looking at a character in the “collection” tab, those eligible for conversion to NFTs will display an additional button on the right-hand side, indicating the required item for transformation.
For instance, once John Pork reaches level three, it can be combined with a “Tim Talisman” to create the legendary Tim NFT character—a nod to the Tim Cheese meme. The Tim Talisman can either be bought on the marketplace for a few dollars or earned through the game’s battle pass, priced at $2.99.
Engaging with this aspect of the game is entirely optional. Throughout my playtime, I never felt outmatched by someone with a superior character. However, as the game evolves, and more skilled players enter the fray with new characters, this balance may change.
Pudgy Party does have minor flaws, though they are quite small.
True to mobile gaming trends, there are numerous elements to click and unlock between games. On one hand, this means I continuously progress without having to spend money; on the other hand, it can be frustrating and delay my entry into the next match.
This issue is compounded by the brief nature of each game. While this could be appealing for casual gamers, at times, I found the rounds a bit too short to feel truly competitive against others.
Fall Guys boasts impressive level design, contributing to its substantial success. Mythical’s level design, while good, falls a few steps short of this exceptionally high standard, resulting in moments where the game feels somewhat bland. Additionally, Pudgy Party’s level library is relatively small, which is expected for a game less than a month old.
That said, the level design isn’t poor—it simply lacks creativity in adapting familiar level types previously seen in Fall Guys. Except for Cracktop Isle, which challenges players to leap from lava island to lava island—more of this innovative level design would be welcome.
Pudgy Party certainly stands out among crypto games. Like many blockchain titles, it builds on an already established framework and strives to enhance it—and in this case, Pudgy Party truly succeeds.
If you’re a fan of Fall Guys, the Pudgy Penguins spinoff offers a seamless way to transition the casual battle royale genre to mobile, while introducing fresh gameplay elements. With consistent and thoughtful updates, there’s no doubt that Pudgy Party could solidify its position as a notable contender in the casual mobile gaming landscape.
