Club Penguin Is It Better Than I Remember??

Club Penguin holds a special place in my heart, even though I got banned twice for swearing. I’m not bitter about it at all… I had completely forgotten about it until my friend mentioned that a fan remake was created AGAIN!! So, I decided to see if it was as fun as I remembered.

Set in a snowy virtual world, which was active from 2005 to 2007 Club Penguin allows players to create penguin avatars and explore various locations, play mini-games, adopt pet puffles, decorate igloos, and connect with other players all over the world. The game’s emphasis on friendship and community-building was evident from the start, as players could interact with each other through chat, emoji’s, and animations.

I must say, I was pleasantly surprised by this nostalgic trip down memory lane. All of the mini-games held up well, and playing them to win silly outfits brought back so many memories. The first time I played, everything went smoothly but the second time I tried to log on, it seemed like the website was undergoing maintenance. Of course, that’s something you can expect from a fan-made version. Overall, I must say they did a really good job.

My only complaint would be the pop-up ads. I didn’t love that. It was surprisingly easy to acquire 20 puffles in just a couple of hours. So, if I can log on again, I intend to continue growing my puffle family.

It’s likely that the fan-made version of Club Penguin was created by someone around my age who enjoyed it when they were younger and missed it just as much as many other old Gen Z and young millennials.