Pengu's Castle

Join Pengu on a Platforming Adventure!

Help Pengu waddle, jump, and puzzle his way through floating islands and moving platforms to reach his magical castle. A short 3D platformer with simple controls, colorful graphics, and tons of charm!

Special Ending

If you see Pengu and others on the ending screen then it means you beat 100% of the game. 100% requires certain conditions to be met which includes finding a hidden easter egg :)

Controls

In Menus

• Arrow keys or WASD to move up and down.
• Enter or spacebar to confirm selection.
• Note: Only the Play, Resume, and Save/Quit menu options are functional.

In Game

• Esc to pause. Press twice since Esc also unlocks mouse from the game.
• R to restart the level.
• WASD to move.
• Move the mouse to look around.
• Spacebar to jump.
• Hold Shift while moving to sprint.
• Alt to show the mouse cursor.

Low FPS in Browser?

Try:

• Enabling hardware/graphics acceleration in your browser settings
  
• Using a different browser
• Downloading the game below and running it offline

How This Project Came to Life

This 3D platformer was created as the final project for the University of New Haven’s Intermediate Game Development course (CSCI-3354-01). It features a main menu, collectibles, and a goal that either ends the game or unlocks new levels. The v1.0.1 alpha devlog contains a downloadable version of the game from when it was submitted as a final project. I initially wanted to share it with friends and family but then realized it could reach a wider audience! 

Special Thanks and Credits

A huge thank you to Professor Levine for teaching the skills used for this project. Also, credit goes to Kenney, KayKit, and SonaSar for their amazing free asset packs - definitely worth checking out!

Words from the Creator

I initially set out to create a game about collecting moon fragments to restore six destroyed moons, with a moon-eating dragon waiting as the final boss. The original plan included custom assets, combat mechanics, and deeper lore, but the free asset packs I used reshaped the visuals, story, and gameplay. Despite the shift in direction, I still accomplished more than I expected and realized that the skills I gained serve as a strong foundation for building even greater games in the future. I have no regrets about how it turned out - and I hope it inspires others, too!

Easter Egg Hint

If pressing Q and E does something, then you have found the easter egg that contributes to the special ending :)