Freedom Planet

 Switch
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31

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  1. NeroNB
    Dec 25, 2019
    6
    I won't lie and say I'm not very far into this game, only on the 8th level of one campaign, but I don't have the force to continue, as I don't think this game is not very good. It's not bad by any mean, it's just that I don't see what everyone else saw in it. Maybe I'll update this review once I finished the game, who knows.
  2. HildaSimp5
    Dec 29, 2021
    7
    I have never played any of the original Sonic games and never had an interest. I spotted this game as a Game of the Day on the Eshop and saw it had a demo, i tried it, enjoy it and bought it. I am a sucker pixel art games and i really enjoyed this game. Ive only played as Lilac tough. The music is pretty good, Dragon Valley especially is 10/10. The levels are fun and non linear, withI have never played any of the original Sonic games and never had an interest. I spotted this game as a Game of the Day on the Eshop and saw it had a demo, i tried it, enjoy it and bought it. I am a sucker pixel art games and i really enjoyed this game. Ive only played as Lilac tough. The music is pretty good, Dragon Valley especially is 10/10. The levels are fun and non linear, with Dragon Valley being my favorite. The characters are fun, Lilac being my favorite (Why yes, i do love Dragons). The plot if overall pretty simple, as you set out to stop this alien conqueror from leaving with the mcguffin. Not the best or most creative story, but it works just fine.
    There is attention to small details; like how you can sit on benches or the characters you play as dance to the music in a certain level and i just love these kinds of small details.
    Though the game does`nt feel very original, the fast-paced combat feels sometimes a bit to crazy for me. A health bar for Bosses would also have been nice thing, but for some strange reason, there ain`t.
    Overall, a most enjoyable game and def a franchise i hope to see more of, but i hope some of its flaws will be adressed for the sequel.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#67 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#53 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Nintendojo
    Mar 7, 2019
    83
    This Switch version of Freedom Planet doesn’t do much to differentiate itself from what came before on Wii U, but then, it doesn’t have to. Many players didn’t get the chance to try this game out the first time around, so I encourage them now to give Freedom Planet a look. It’s a heartfelt love letter to the platformers of old, marrying some of the best bits of Sonic with so many other notable series. Freedom Planet is full of retro charm but isn’t held back by it, instead pushing forward with new ideas to stand on its own two legs. The eShop is full of winning software, but don’t let this one slip by under your nose!
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  2. Worth Playing
    Dec 12, 2018
    80
    Four years after its initial Steam release, Freedom Planet still stands as a good modern interpretation of the classic platforming formula. The multiple characters play differently enough that it's worthwhile to replay the game to see the different pathways and use different strategies to beat bosses. The two main modes do a good job of pleasing players who value narrative and those who prefer action, and the nice presentation solidifies Freedom Planet as a good choice for platforming fans.
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  3. GameGrin
    Sep 27, 2018
    90
    This is clearly a game that takes its inspiration seriously, and is a lovingly-crafted tribute to a genre of games that a lot of people, are really fond of. No new additions compared to previous releases, but if you haven’t already played this then don’t hesitate to pick it up on the eStore.
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