![]() ![]() The soundtrack is clearly influenced by Sonic but still expressing its own style. Multiple routes are explored depending on your character choice and secrets reveal themselves as a reward. From forests to Orient styled villages this game has distinct areas that keep the gameplay fresh. You will enjoy the lush pixels and smooth animation as you blast around themed stages. ![]() The visuals in Freedom Planet would also feel at home on your SNES. It is not just the characters that take their influence from games of yesteryear. One of the best parts of the story is Carol’s reluctance to keep fighting but being egged on by Lilac who is determined to win. ![]() We were reminded of the relationship between Sonic and Knuckles as they grow their friendship for initially being enemies. They have been cleverly developed to keep pace with the ever changing world. The sub-plots keep evolving as you get further but they are never feel forced. The characters in Freedom Planet grow their relationships with the usual twists expected from a modern AAA story driven game. It is rare for this type of game to be as engaging as this, you feel part of it. You want to see what happens next, you want to do more for the people. It is not groundbreaking but Galaxy Trail have gone to a lot of effort in creating a living world. You may start getting a sense the characters and story have depth that we don’t normally see in platformers. Even the art style mixes up so many influences that your eyes are assaulted with pixel goodness to die for. From rocket boosting to speed dashing these characters would fit right into a 16-bit platformer extravaganza. Galaxy Trail have paid great tribute to some of our most loved ’90’s platforming heroes. You can’t help but feel this whole game is Sonic 3 & Knuckles meets Rocket Knight and Ristar. Millia uses her floppy ears to fly just like Tails and even has the cute factor. The wall climbing is achieved by finding petrol cans that unlock her wall-hugging motorbike. Carol plays more like Knuckles complete with gliding and wall climbing. Imagine Hyper Sonic on steroids and you get the idea. Lilac is the most Sonic-like and jumps around at speed bashing enemies with ease. The three playable characters are all anthropomorphic animals with their own powers and personalities. Torgue reveals that their real intentions are to steal a powerful stone that must be protected at all costs. He has crash landed on the planet looking for help in stopping the invaders. One character that is integral to the story is Torque who you befriend early on. They each play their own role in the story and you will want to make sure you play through the game with all of them. They battle their own demons along the way for added spice.Įach of the playable team has their own moveset that allow you to explore the landscape in different ways. ![]() You control a band of feisty teenagers looking to uncover the rouse and save the day. The basis of the plot is a strange race of aliens has invaded and looking to steal a powerful stone. This is not your usual get the bad guy type platformer or save the princess affair. You are thrusted into a world going through political unrest with treachery and intrigue at every turn. However, there is a little more under the skin for you to discover. If you have ever played a ’90’s platformer you will understand the mechanics from the start as you begin jumping and attacking enemies. At its heart the 2D pixel art title is an action platformer utilising speed, colour and collect-a-thon features. It has since become available for you to purchase on PS4 and Switch. That quickly stopped after it became apparent that we were playing a special game.įreedom Planet was developed by Galaxy Trail and released for Steam in 2014. When we first started playing this in the Retro Faith offices we instantly started comparing to the Blue Blur. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery but what if the imitation surpases the original? You would be forgiven for thinking Freedom Planet is a simple Sonic clone but it has a personality all of its own. ![]()
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