![]() He's an intergalactic warlord with a thirst for conquest and destruction, which made him the sworn enemy of the chasers. Lord Arktivus Brevon is the main antagonist and boss fight of Freedom Planet. It's the best Sonic game (that's not really a Sonic game) of the last 20 years.An amazing villain, yet a dangerous final boss and 1-UP shredder. And, with several playable characters and a long list of achievements, there are plenty of reasons to return to the game once the main story is complete.Īlthough Freedom Planet does not officially bear the name Sonic the Hedgehog, it deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as the greats of the series. Its levels are long, diverse, and packed with hidden items. It manages to capture the speed and intensity of Sonic's 16-bit adventures but tempers that speed with solid platforming mechanics and a focus on exploration. There's no shortage of things to do in Freedom Planet.Īpart from some inconsistent voice acting and a late-game difficulty spike, Freedom Planet is a tremendous game. Plus there are hidden cards scattered around each level that unlock songs and sound files, and plenty of achievements. And Battle Glacier features a horizontal scrolling shooter segment.įreedom Planet also supports several game modes that can be played with up to three different characters, all with unique move sets. Sky Battalion is completely non-linear, allowing players to attack three enemy airships in any order. Relic Maze, for example, plays almost like a "Metroidvania" stage. Each level has unique enemies, hazards, and gimmicks. Perhaps the most impressive thing about Freedom Planet is its diversity and replay value. The final boss fight is especially daunting. But in its closing chapters, the game suffers from a nasty difficulty spike that will frustrate even the most hardened platform veterans. Speaking of bosses, for the most part they're challenging but fair in Freedom Planet. In addition, each level features a mini boss and main boss, both of which will take some time to topple. It's not uncommon to spend 10-20 minutes in each of Freedom Planet's 14 levels, racing back and forth, fighting enemies, and tracking down extra lives and bonus items. For any potential players expecting quick, bite-sized levels, think again. DiDuro and his team at GalaxyTrail did a fine job reaching a balance between the precision of traditional platforming and the kinetic rush of Sonic's hops, skips, and jumps.Īlso unique to DiDuro's brainchild are lengthy, sometimes labyrinthine levels. In some levels, players must do some exploration to track down a switch or a key card in order to progress. While it embraces Sonic's sense of speed, it takes a more deliberate approach to platforming. It has an identity and rhythm all its own. That said, Freedom Planet isn't a simple reskin of Sonic the Hedgehog. For anyone waiting for a worthy successor to Sonic 3 & Knuckles, the wait is over. It's a platformer oriented around speed, momentum, multiple playable characters, and lengthy levels with plenty of branching paths. ![]() It honors and channels the creative energy of games like Rocket Knight Adventures, Ristar, and, of course, Sonic the Hedgehog. The voice acting, however, is a mixed bag some of it comes off as amateurish.įreedom Planet plays like a love letter to Sega's fourth-generation platformers. ![]() The story, played out in entertaining 16-bit cut scenes, is surprisingly good, if a little cliche. Aided by a mysterious stranger, the duo attempt to stop the warlord and reclaim a powerful relic called the Kingdom Stone. Sonic and platform fans - this game is for you.įreedom Planet begins by introducing best friends Lilac and Carol, who are drawn into a planet-wide conflict when an alien warlord crash lands on their world. The result was Freedom Planet, a 2D platformer that debuted on PC last year and Wii U this month. He redeployed his resources into a brand new intellectual property. Robotnik as the villain, but partway into development designer Stephen DiDuro had a change of heart. It was to feature Sonic's trademark rings and Dr. By Evan Norris, posted on 06 October 2015 / 6,990 Viewsįreedom Planet was originally conceived as a Sonic the Hedgehog fan game.
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