Recently, I went back to one of my childhood games, somethingI had spent much time dreaming and writing fan fiction about during middle school-chub Penguin! Club penguin is an online multiplayer game in which you portray your own, customizable penguin. The game has mini games within itself (in which you can earn coins to trade in for other goods in the game), music, as well as missions you can complete. SO, without further ado, lets take a look at Club Penguin.
Graphics
4/10
The graphics aren’t overly amazing, and then to be a bit pixelated at times, but considering this game was originally made in the earlier 2000’s, I’d consider it pretty good! It has a nostalgic feel for me, especially. surprisingly, the mini games have to most detailed illustration and backgrounds.
customizable’s
10/10
In Club Penguin, there are a variety of colors and accessories to give your penguin. The catalouge for clothing changes each month, with specila event items being added. As a teenager, I can appreciate the hard work and dedication that went into designing all these items. As a kid, I think its the coolest thing ever, and want every single clothing item ever.
Music
7/10
The music in this game, I’ve noticed, tends to be a loop of about 30-second pieces. The music is not overly simple, and not overly complicated. it all seems to fit it’s designated location/game/event perfectly.
Story
5/10
While there is not one specific storyline to Club Penguin, there are many branches of stories you can have your penguin explore. One of these is the EPF (Elite Penguin Force) in which you complete a series of quests to help other penguins, and defeat the evil villain Herbert P. Bear. The dialogue is easy enough for a child to follow, and fun for all ages.
The world of Club Penguin also has a newspaper that is updated frequently. This can help improve reading skills,as well as keep the player up to date.
My personal favorite story-realted event in Club Penguin was found in the Theater. CLub penguin has a variety of plays players are able to perform. There area a variety of scripts. Though most of htme do not carrya strong plot line, they are humerous, and make refrences to a variety of time periods and genres. For example, Space Adventure Planet Y is a futuristic sci-fi, while The Twelfth Fish is a pun-filled Shakespearian focused play.
Overall, I would give Club Penguin a 7/10. Club Penguin was a major part of my life growing up, and I do believe it helped develop my love for music, fashion, and general socialization. Though the official Club Penguin closed down years ago, I can still see all the effort being put in to the new fan-made remake of the game. While writing this blog, I found out a lot about what went into the production of this game, and I have to say that it is amazing. The Club Penguin team put in years of dedication to make their dream om etrue, and that in itself should be applauded.
