Review: Freedom Planet (Nintendo Switch)

The planet Avalice has long known a tenuous peace thanks to the Kingdom Stone: an orb of unknown origin that outputs enough free energy to power every device in the world, seemingly without limit.

Pros:

• 16 Bit looking graphics.
• 345MB Download size.
• Action platformer gameplay.
• Four difficulties- Casual, Easy, Normal and Hard.
• 8 Save slots.
• Six control schemes.
• Time attack mode.
• Badges- Games own in-game achievements.
• Gallery- Shows unlocked cards and badges.
• Cards- Found in levels, Unlocks songs and concept art.
• Boss battles.
• Big open levels with multiple routes and tons of secrets.
• Actions- You can wall jump, glide, spin, attack and even use vehicles!
• Cheerful soundtrack.
• Pro controller support.
• Has strong Sonic the hedgehog vibes.
• Collect shields for extra protection.
• Unlock new characters as you play.
• Plays a lot like Sonic with the whole run to the right and jump on things.
• Strong level design.
• Underwater sections.
• Feels like a modern retro game.
• Easy to pick up and play.
• Checkpoints throughout.

Cons:

• Long levels and not very commute friendly.
• Not that difficult.
• Can skip many sections and enemies just by being clever and using the right routes.
• Doesn’t explain everything.
• No touchscreen support.
• Achievements do not pop up on screen.
• Feels more like a Sonic clone than a love letter.
• Very repetitive.