![]() ![]() * PermanentPlaceholder: Askal, voiced by Creator/ChristopherSabat of Franchise/DragonBall fame, uses sound effects heavily inspired by ''Dragon Ball Z'' in particular for some of his attack animations. The fact that a dev said they would be "]" had many suspect Neera Li would be the final character, a month before it was confirmed. * IKnewIt: Several fans guessed with the promo shot of the title screen that the four colored icons represented Lilac, Carol, and Milla, as well as a fourth, unnamed character that would be revealed in a trailer. The team size and budget necessitated taking over half a decade to fully realize the scope of the game. * ExtremelyLength圜reation: Freedom Planet 2 released on September 13th, 2022 after being in development for seven years following the release of Freedom Planet. * DoingItForTheArt: Tyson Tan took to Twitter to explain that his significant contribution to Freedom Planet 2's art and character designs was done ] out of a desire to support and provide for the project. While I’d recommend playing the two games in order, if you only have time for one speedy 2D platformer this year, this is the one you want.* ContentLeak: ], ] It wouldn't be until April 2016 that their bio would be updated to remove said details. There’s also a couple boss fights that are a bit weaker than the rest, but two or three mediocre fights out of around forty is still a fantastic batting average.įreedom Planet 2 is already one of my favorite games of 2022. While usually fine, when the camera zooms out to show larger areas or keep up with a speeding player, things get a bit rough and pixely. While FP2 nicely supports high refresh monitors (great for a fast-moving game like this), it renders at an intentionally low resolution to maintain its Saturn-esque aesthetic. My first run through FP2 took a solid eight hours, and there are three other characters with their own gameplay mechanics, cutscenes and dialogue I still want to play with. I know that sounds dicey for a platformer inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog but it somehow sticks the landing. Despite its cartoon energy, the story tackles some heavy topics, including the long-lasting fallout of colonialism and the erasure of indigenous cultures. Picking up several years after the first game, FP2 blends a mixture of anime tropes, western Saturday morning cartoon dialogue and voicework, and an interesting mix of Chinese and Philippine culture, myth and design. That’s all fixed here, and they’ve roped in some familiar anime talent, including Chris Sabat (Vegeta and Piccolo from Dragon Ball Z’s dub) who delivers a great performance as burly brawler Askal-a performance aided by some cheeky Dragon Ball-esque sound effects.Įven Freedom Planet 2’s setting feels heartfelt and rich. Freedom Planet could get wrapped up in itself, leaving cutscenes running overlong, and some of the cast clearly had better recording equipment than others. You can feel it in the writing and voice work, too. These are the kind of details that only come from a truly passionate development team. Every NPC has a distinct sprite animated as cleanly as any of the main cast, too. Between levels, there’s a world map to wander with multiple towns, packed with interesting characters that have new things to say after every major plot beat. Every level is visually and mechanically distinct, often with a shift in aesthetic around the mid-way point. It’s easy to see how this took seven years to create. Fast platforming, slow-cooked to perfection ![]() While the vanilla experience is excellently tuned, you’re invited to tweak those dials if you feel the need. Or you can start each stage with powerups, bonus lives, or extra powers like health-leeching attacks. Want to race against the dev’s par times or clear stages with a single hit point? Do it. On top of difficulty settings and a range of accessibility options, there are unlockable items that can greatly reduce or increase difficulty in interesting ways. It’s liberating stuff, and missing a jump can easily be recovered from in style, making FP2 a very forgiving game It wants you to have fun on your own terms. ![]()
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