Picture from Steam; GalaxyTrail is the owner.
Picture from Steam; GalaxyTrail is the owner.
After being exclusive to the PC for more than a year, “Freedom Planet 2” (FP2), the eagerly anticipated follow-up to 2014’s “Freedom Planet,” will finally launch on consoles in April. For console gamers, though, the wait will be worthwhile because the game has improved and polished throughout that period.
“Freedom Planet 2” is a fast-paced 2D platformer that draws inspiration from its nineties counterparts. You can take control of four distinct characters throughout the game, each of them has special talents and capabilities. The primary playable characters are Lilac the Dragon, Milla the Hound, Neera the Frost Knight, and Carol the Wildcat.
The narrative takes place in the world of Avalice three years after Lord Brevon’s attack, which almost destroyed the entire planet. The kingdom stone, the Avalice’s primary energy source, broke apart, leaving nothing but stars in the sky, but Lord Brevron was halted. It’s up to Avalice’s returning heroines to stop both new and old enemies now that a mysterious creature from a long-ago war has been unleashed on the earth once more.
The game immediately makes an impact because to its stunning graphics and compelling storyline. The voice acting has also improved since the original game, which is particularly evident.
where the voice acting was erratic at times, resulting in a disorienting blend of lighthearted and serious tones in the game. While it still contains some humorous moments, the sequel maintains a more sombre tone throughout. While all of the voice actors were outstanding, two in particular stood out as being especially good: Dawn M.
Along with improved voice acting and tone consistency, the gameplay also saw improvements from the first game, including improved controls and a new guarding system to help prevent opposing strikes. This forces players to consider more carefully how they approach bosses and levels while they sprint and hop across Avalice’s universe.
When playing FP2, you can quickly and easily check the game’s controls by tapping the bottom left corner of the screen, which displays a small set of button prompts that list all of the moves that are currently accessible. This enhances the already excellent accessibility features of the game. Furthermore, FP2 has a variety of difficulty levels and options, such lowered continue prices, that allow you to change the game’s difficulty at will.
A more dynamic camera system that pans in and out in response to player demands is another element of the game. In the first “Freedom Planet,” the camera maintained a more fixed position, which occasionally made it challenging to see where the players needed to travel.
If not more so than in the original game, the music is as catchy. The overall soundtrack for FP2 is jazzier and more upbeat than the one for FP1, which had a more organic yet chiptune-inspired soundtrack.
In an interview with Sonic Fan Games HQ, the CEO of Galaxytrail, the firm that developed FP2, stated that the seven-year development cycle was necessary to prevent the crunch that happened towards the end of FP1’s production. The article continues by talking about how the events of the first game affected the characters in Final Fantasy 2 and offering guidance to those who want to make video games.
In addition, the game adds a number of new gameplay elements and techniques to enhance the already fantastic experience. The metre for special powers is only utilised during one move, as opposed to numerous moves in FP1, which greatly improves the fluidity of gaming. Because you can now do skills like Lilac’s dragon cyclone, which is basically an offensive double jump, much more frequently, the game is much more enjoyable.
The battlesphere, which is another important aspect of the game, lets players engage in rematches with bosses they have already vanquished and take on additional tasks to win prizes after the sphere is opened in the narrative.
Together with the new ranking system for finishing stages—where you receive a letter grade based on your performance—this increases the game’s replayability.
All things considered, Freedom Planet 2 is a skillfully made game that surpasses almost every aspect of its predecessor and comes highly recommended for any fan of video games.