Pendula is one of the racing games in the Diemakora collection. It loads in seconds and needs nothing installed. Racing games live or die on how the vehicle feels, and Pendula gives you a car (or something like one) that you can actually learn: brake late, steer smooth, and the lap times start dropping. A few things the tags reveal: there is a journey with a beginning and an end rather than an endless score chase.
About Pendula
Pendula is an exhilarating adventure game that transports players into a vibrant world filled with challenges and excitement. In this dynamic environment, you must navigate through various levels fueled by gravity-defying swinging mechanics. Your primary objective is to maneuver through an array of hazardous obstacles such as sharp blades, ravenous piranhas, and treacherous water hazards while embarking on a quest
Judged as a racing game, Pendula hits the notes you would hope for: upgrades or unlocks between races, tracks or roads that reward memorisation and a sense of speed. Under the surface it is a test of risk management and risk management, dressed up in exhilarating presentation.
How to play Pendula
- Press the play button above and wait for Pendula to finish loading. On first load this can take a few seconds while the game files are fetched.
- Follow the on-screen prompts. The developer describes the controls like this: Mouse Left click or touch and hold in the direction to extend and grab on to the metal rods Release the Click when you want to ungrab When you are in side the cannon Click and Drag to adjust the angle and power of the…
- Do a warm-up lap without worrying about position. Feel how the vehicle brakes and turns, then race for real.
- Use the full-screen button under the frame for the best view, and keep an eye on the score, timer or health display so you know what the game is asking of you.
Controls
Controls for Pendula at a glance:
| Input | What it does |
|---|---|
| Left mouse click | Mouse Left click or touch and hold in the direction to extend and grab on to the metal rods Release the Click when you want to ungrab When you are in side the cannon Click. |
| Mouse | Mouse Left click or touch and hold in the direction to extend and grab on to the metal rods Release the Click when you want to ungrab When you are in side the cannon Click. |
| Tap (touch) | Mouse Left click or touch and hold in the direction to extend and grab on to the metal rods Release the Click when you want to ungrab When you are in side the cannon Click. |
| Drag | Drag to adjust the angle and power of the cannon. |
The controls are tap and drag based, which makes it comfortable on touch screens as well as with a mouse.
Tips and tricks
- Slow in, fast out. Entering a corner a little slower lets you accelerate earlier on the exit, which almost always beats a hard, late braking approach.
- On mobile, tilt controls feel exciting but touch buttons are usually more precise. Try both before you settle.
- If the game has upgrades, put the first ones into handling or brakes rather than top speed — control wins more races than raw power at the beginning.
- Look where you want to go, not at the wall you want to avoid. Your steering follows your attention.
- Because this is a Action game, keep moving.
- Because this is a Adventure game, explore side paths early; adventure games hide their best upgrades away from the main route.
Who will enjoy it
Who is Pendula for? In a word, anyone who enjoys speed, vehicles and shaving seconds off a personal best. A typical session is a single race of one to three minutes, or a longer career if unlocks are involved. Difficulty-wise it is forgiving on early tracks, demanding on later ones. The controls are tap and drag based, which makes it comfortable on touch screens as well as with a mouse.
Game details
| Category | Racing Games |
|---|---|
| Tags | 1 Player, Adventure, Action, Running, Spiderman |
| Platform | Browser (desktop, tablet and mobile) |
| Controls | Touch and mouse |
| Technology | HTML5 — no download or plugin required |
| Frame | Landscape (1128×615) |
| Added | 26 September 2024 |
| Plays | 1 |
| Price | Free to play |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pendula free to play?
Yes. Pendula is completely free to play on Diemakora. There is no download, no account and no payment — the game runs in your browser.
Can I play Pendula on my phone?
Yes — the game supports touch input and adapts to smaller screens, so you can play Pendula on a phone or tablet as well as on a computer.
What are the controls for Pendula?
In short: Left mouse click — Mouse Left click or touch and hold in the direction to extend and grab on to the metal rods Release the Click when you want to ungrab When you are in side the cannon Click; Mouse — Mouse Left click or touch and hold in the direction to extend and grab on to the metal rods Release the Click when you want to ungrab When you are in side the cannon Click; Tap (touch) — Mouse Left click or touch and hold in the direction to extend and grab on to the metal rods Release the Click when you want to ungrab When you are in side the cannon Click. The full list is in the controls section above.
Does Pendula save my progress?
Most browser games, including Pendula, store progress locally in your browser. If you clear your cookies or switch devices, that progress may be lost, so finish sessions before clearing browser data.
How do I play Pendula in full screen?
Click the expand icon under the game to switch Pendula to full screen. Esc returns you to the normal view.
What kind of game is Pendula?
It is a racing game with the tags 1 Player, Adventure, Action, Running. Forgiving on early tracks, demanding on later ones, and a single race of one to three minutes, or a longer career if unlocks are involved.
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