Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supervillain Reviews

I just grabbed this on a whim because I thought it looked fun and ended up really pleasantly surprised at how deep and well-made this is! It's very [i]Young Justice[/i] in that it starts off light-hearted but goofy little jokes and puns become significant and meaningful later on. The writing is what really makes it stand out among visual novels. The characters are really well thought out and internally consistent. It also handles the presence of an omnipotent player really well. You're a voice in the head of the protagonist, and it's not just a plot device - it's an essential part of the plot itself. I thought it all worked out really well. As Penny you pick different villains to work with as their minion and encounter different heroes along the way. Each starts off seeming like a caricature, but most of them end up a lot deeper than they come across at first. This seems like the result of the writers really thinking about how a superhero v. supervillain theme could actually exist in our world, and what the fallout would be. Took me just over ten hours to see the whole thing. If you're into VNs and comic books at all I really recommend it. Thanks for making this, I really loved it!

I got to bang a computer, even if the game wasn't good, i would recommend it just because of that

I have played through one route so far (Doctor Mayhem’s), and I love it! In fact, I can’t stop thinking about this game, so I definitely need to explore the other routes now. Works perfectly on my Steam Deck, too. The characters are complex, and the heists you do are both entertaining and have important messages about society and capitalism. I love that Penny can be asexual and/or aromantic. I’m asexual but still like romance, so I really appreciate this. This game has excellent electro-swing/jazz music. If they release the soundtrack on steam, I would probably buy it! Fantastic artwork as well. One minor critique I have is that I wish there was more background art, like a proper bank interior background. Whenever Penny was in a bank, there would be a classic office interior instead, which I didn’t think fit very well. This is minor, though, and I could use my imagination.

An fun in your face message with over the top characters who progressively get more grounded the more you hang out with them. From classic comic book schlocky misadventures to a deep introspection on human behaviour, cruelty and empathy, its a brilliant ride from start to finish.

Played three runs now. It's a lot of fun. Rogue-like visual novel is a fun genre combo. Soundtrack is great. I end up dancing in my seat the entire time. My spouse snaps along whenever he enters the room and I am playing it.

I don't usually play Visual Novels, but this one was recommended by a trustworthy source - and it was a lot of fun! The three main villain-employers have delightful depth, with motivation and backstory that fosters a desire to see each of their plots through - and then, play through the next one. However, it's not simply a retry of the same game - each run-through took about two hours, and each one adds more to the overarching narrative, culminating in a much bigger story. I played it on my Steam Deck, and it felt exactly right for the platform. It was great for the flight I was on, in a format that worked well for long-distance travel.

This game has a great story that focuses on being true to yourself and making sure that you stay as honest to who you are. I truly recomend picking it up, as there is a lot of playability here. Have fun with it!