Penny-Punching Princess
Apr 13, 2018 8 years ago
"In a world ruled by capitalism, cash is king! Use the money you gather to bribe enemies to fight for you, activate deadly traps with your dough, and when all else fails, smash all that stand against you with your fists! Fight your way from nothing and amass treasures to take on the mighty Dragoloan Family and reclaim your kingdom!"
What it’s like
Penny-Punching Princess delivers a zany, pun-filled fantasy adventure where capitalism is the ultimate magic system. As an exiled princess, you reclaim your kingdom by fighting through isometric levels and using gathered wealth to bribe enemies into joining your cause or triggering environmental traps. The experience is defined by its one-note but charming premise, blending hack-and-slash action with RPG progression mechanics. The tone is lighthearted and absurd, prioritizing quick, portable-friendly sessions over deep narrative engagement. While the story and character depth remain paper-thin, the writing leans heavily into wordplay to maintain a whimsical atmosphere. The core loop focuses on grinding for resources and managing your growing army of bribed foes, creating a fast-paced but mechanically shallow experience that relies on its novelty rather than complex systems.
Strong in Difficulty / ChallengePacingProgression / Replayability
Keep in mind The narrative is notably thin and the difficulty can feel frustratingly arbitrary despite the game's lighthearted tone. Players seeking deep character development or strategic complexity may find the execution too one-note.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from nintendolife.com, metacritic.com, rpgamer.com, nintendoworldreport.com, hardcoregamer.com, nintendo-insider.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation Vita | Worldwide | Full release | Apr 03, 20188 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Apr 13, 20188 years ago |
