Freedom Planet 2 Review (PlayStation 5)

by Jim Smale · April 15, 2024

Freedom Planet 2 Review, The fast-paced platforming of Freedom Planet returns! Become a full-time cartoon heroine and use abilities and items suited to your play style to explore the world of Avalice and defend its animal citizens!

Freedom Planet 2 Review Pros:

Decent graphics.
1.10GB download size.
Platinum trophy.
You get the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5 versions of the game.
Action platformer gameplay.
Can remap controls.
Screen settings – filter, auto-zoom, active guide, and text animation.
Assist settings – auto guard, no knockback, free revivals, and cheaper continues.
Own in-game achievements called badges.
The gallery shows unlocked cutscenes and photo albums, and you earn badges.
Ten save slots.
Four characters – Lilac, Carol, Milla, and Neera. Each has unique abilities.
Three difficulties – Beginner, normal, and expert. These effects damage dealt and received, additional items, and continued costs.
Optional opening tutorial.
Every character has a basic attack and an ability which all have different attacks depending on the direction pressed as you attack.
2D platformer.
Plays like a Sonic game with its speed, the way you run up and around walls, etc.
Great group of characters.
The levels are massive and have so many layers and routes to them.
End of level breakdown with overall rank.
Constant checkpoints.
Levels are timed.
World map level select.
Really well-designed levels with little set pieces and sequences scattered throughout them.
Can replay levels.
Very fast-paced action.
Parry enemy attacks with the new Guard button but this is optional.
A lot going on from explosions to animations and levels breaking up to show more routes or set pieces.
Cutscenes are a mix of in-game sequences and character portrait interactions.
Levels have big boss fights at the end.
Potions can be collected and equipped to add new abilities or upgrade your lives, shields, etc.
Honestly plays and feels like a retro game but with modern gimmicks and mechanics.
No matter the difficulty you can use items to change and adjust the game in many ways but you do get more loot and rewards.