Gaming Boulevard wrote their review of Freedom Planet and concluded:
Freedom Planet is the next logical step for the classic sonic games. It nails the design, sounds, animation and gameplay. But even if you remove your nostalgia goggles and look at the game purely as a platformer it’s amazing. Fans of not only the Blue Blur but also Treasure, the Genesis and 2D platformers in general will absolutely love this game. GalaxyTrail did an amazing job and it’s going to be interesting to see what’s next for them. Freedom Planet is to the Genesis what Shovel Knight is to the NES.
Luckily for those deterred by Sonic Frontiers' high price, there are several other games that capture the same spirit at a lower price point.
Let’s take a look at five fan projects that became legally distinct from the original property
"When it comes to gaming, few genres are as satisfying as a good old platformer so let's take a look at what makes both 2D Platformers and 3D Platformers unique and figure out which sub-genre is ultimately more enjoyable." - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums
Vote for either 2D Platformers or 3D Platformers at the bottom of the article! 🎮😄
