Despite its cozy platformer atmosphere, Penny’s Big Breakaway introduces intense gameplay moments during its boss fights. The game features a total of eight boss encounters, each revealing a different aspect of the lore. In this guide, you’ll discover a list of these villains and learn effective strategies to defeat them effortlessly.
The 10 Best Platformer Games of 2023
2023 saw a wealth of great platforming titles, and these ten manage to stand above the rest as some of the best platforming experiences this year.
Penguin Ball
In Penny’s Big Breakaway, the first boss is the Penguin Ball, a wrecking ball made up of penguins. Unlike the other bosses, there is no way to defeat the Penguin Ball; you must navigate the level while evading it.
Sheila
Sheila is the boss of the Second World. To defeat her, you must dodge her hammer attacks and strike it back when it becomes lodged. This action stuns Sheila, providing an opportunity to fasten the bolts on her boat. Repeat this process three times to defeat her for good.
Mr. Q
Mr. Q has three attacks: Smash, Slide, and Throwable. You must evade the first two attacks and rebound the third. Whenever Mr. Q launches a shimmering ball, strike it back with your Yo-Yo to stun him. Subsequently, engage in the pool mini-game: Aim to shoot the balls into the six holes on the board while evading the lasers.
Eddie (First Encounter)
The first time you face Eddie, he shows up as a sumo fighter. To beat him, dodge his lunges and land behind his back. Then, pull on the lever on his belt to shoot him into the water three times.
Taboo
The Taboo boss fight is more of a race. She will generate a clone of you called Puppet Penny. Your objective is to outpace this puppet in a parkour race by collecting more coins than her.
Giant Penguin
To defeat the robot penguin, who utilizes moving platforms to displace you, you must strike the buttons located on the edges of the platforms. This action causes a magnet to drop. Grab the magnet and leap high enough to reach the robot’s chest, then strike him with it. Repeat this process three times to defeat the Giant Penguin.
Judge Rufus
Judge Rufus is an end-game boss fight. To beat him, you must first navigate the floating books to reach his gavel. Once obtained, use the gavel to shatter the wights holding the chains. Repeat this process until all chains are broken and Judge Rufus is defeated.
Eddie the Emperor
In the final boss fight, you must once again confront Eddie. This time, Taboo will provide unlimited access to the Burger Buff, significantly enhancing your strength. Simply strike Eddie with the Burger Yo-Yo multiple times to initiate the final scene. After defeating him, ride the flock of penguins to ascend to the top of the Emperor’s statue and loosen the screw positioned there. This action concludes the game and brings the story to an end.
Penny's Big Breakaway is available now for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Co-Op Indie Games To Play With Friends
It's not just AAA games that have excellent co-op modes. These indie titles have some of the finest co-op gameplay for friends to enjoy.