Freedom Planet
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About Freedom Planet
Freedom Planet dropped on July 21, 2014, from the indie studio GalaxyTrail. This title serves as a love letter to classic 16-bit side-scrollers while carving out its own identity. You play through a single-player adventure that blends action platforming with puzzle elements. The story follows Lilac and her friends as they defend their world from an alien invasion force led by Brevon. Players can jump into the action on PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Mac, Linux, or Wii U. It captures that specific era of gaming where speed, precision, and sharp level design mattered more than cutscenes.
Gameplay
You control one of three characters to blast through stages filled with bugs, robots, and environmental hazards. Playing as Lilac means using her dragon abilities to whip enemies with her hair, spin into a cyclone attack, or dash through the air at high velocity. Switching to Carol changes the rhythm entirely since she relies on punches, kicks, and summoning motorcycles to ride up walls and ceilings. Every stage demands constant movement and quick reflexes rather than passive observation. You will spend most of your time dodging projectiles, grinding rails, and timing jumps to avoid falling into pits or crushing traps. Boss fights require you to memorize attack patterns and exploit openings while maintaining momentum throughout the entire encounter.
What Players Think
The data shows this game landed hard with critics and players alike. Metacritic holds it at 81 out of 100, while IGDB sits at 80.1 based on 53 ratings. The community vibe leans heavily toward high energy and nostalgia. Average playtime hovers around six hours for a standard run, though completionists hunting all achievements will spend much longer. There are 56 total achievements to unlock, which drives replayability for those wanting perfect scores. Most users report a mood of excitement when discussing the combat flow. Review snippets often praise the speed and variety of moves available to each character. It stands out as one of the few indie titles that genuinely captured the feel of classic SNES platformers without feeling like a cheap copy.
PlayPile's Take
This is worth your time if you want tight controls and fast-paced action without modern bloat. The cheapest price sits at $7.50 on GOG, which makes it an easy buy for fans of the genre. You will need to grind through 56 achievements to see everything this world has to offer. It is not a perfect game since some boss fights feel repetitive after the tenth hour, but the core loop remains solid. Grab it now if you miss the days when speed was your primary weapon and precision mattered more than health packs.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
80.0
RAWG Rating
3.9
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