March of The Penguins

by Destination Software

Product Features

• Based on the Academy Award winning documentary
• 70 mile journey
• echoing ice caverns and underwater grottos

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HKMPYM
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 17, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,797 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

March of the Penguins retells the epic journey of the Emperor Penguins as they make their 70 mile journey to breed their young. Based on the Academy Award winning documentary, players help guide the Penguins past shifting ice sheets, through echoing ice caverns and underwater grottos, while avoiding ever present predators such as the Leopard Seal and the extreme cold.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Takes some time, September 26, 2007

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Pedal Power (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: March of The Penguins (Video Game)

This game does take time to learn, not how to so the controls, just figuring out how to get through each task. But if you like a challenge and don't want a game you can just do the first time then it's great. Cute scenes and fun to play.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Challenging, fun, but extremely short, September 10, 2009

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Tina Brown (California, USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: March of The Penguins (Video Game)

Fortunately I was able to play this game for free, because if I had spent $20 on it, I would have felt cheated. Despite being a challenging puzzle game involving cute cuddly critters, the game took less than 2 hours time to beat. With only 12 short "levels" the game was disappointingly brief. However, the music and sound effects were cute, and the penguins themselves were dumb as a sack of rocks... but that's why you're helping them, isn't it?

I was unsure of what to expect based on the reviews I found online. Most people said it was hard - and it was. I DO NOT recommend this for children under 13 - it would be extremely hard to understand otherwise. I would recommend it for teens and adults that enjoy problem solving and puzzles.

If you've ever played "Lemmings" you'll have a better chance at solving the puzzles quickly. There are only two types of puzzles to solve: a Lemmings-like side scroller that involves you transporting a group of penguins over harsh terrain by placing objects to help them across, and a maze-like overhead game that involves you gliding a penguin across the antarctic ice to reach a goal destination. Both are difficult, but become easier to complete the more you play. I was not able to finish a single puzzle on the first try - it was trial and error the whole way. You learn where certain things go ahead of time, and then are able to see the big picture after multiple failures. This game fully emphasizes learning from your mistakes. I can understand how that would infuriate a lot of gamers that like completing things on the first try... Don't count on it.

On the whole, if the game had been longer I would've been much more satisfied with it. The puzzles were hard but not unsolvable - but this IS NOT a kids game. Try it if you choose, but be forewarned: if you think it's fun you'll hate how short it is, and if you think it's hard and annoying you'll hate it period.

1.0 out of 5 stars Too difficult, February 1, 2011

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Spurfan (Bellevue, NE) - See all my reviews

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: March of The Penguins (Video Game)

I like the premise behind the game. Move objects to help the penguins reach their destination. However actually completing the tasks proved more difficult than it should have been. Not a game for young children at all.