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Freedom Planet 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

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!

Global score

96/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform

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    Pros

    • Polished and refined gameplay
    • Four unique playable characters
    • Challenging and fair boss fights
    • Gorgeous pixel art and animations
    • Engaging story with voice acting

    Cons

    • Story may feel cheesy or uneven to some
    • Some levels can be long or maze-like
    • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative modes
    • Minor bugs and glitches at launch
    • Ranking system may be confusing

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition, Expression.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can choose from four characters with unique movesets and customize difficulty with items and potions, allowing control over gameplay experience."

    • Competence
      4

      "Game features challenging bosses, skill-based combat with guard mechanics, and a ranking system rewarding mastery and learning."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes leaderboards and speedrunning elements, but primarily focused on individual play and personal improvement."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Large content with multiple characters, replayability, and collectibles encourage long sessions and habitual play."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Single-player focused with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players can experiment with different characters, items, and strategies; level design and character abilities encourage creative play."

    • Domination
      -4

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are single-player and respectful."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game for immersive, fast-paced platforming and engaging story to escape real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and love for the genre and series."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Game encourages trying new characters, abilities, and difficulty modifiers to explore mechanics."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Large levels with multiple paths, hub worlds, and collectibles encourage discovery."

    • Expression
      3

      "Character choice and item loadouts allow some degree of self-expression and playstyle customization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a fictional world with anthropomorphic characters and imaginative story elements."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills through challenging gameplay, boss fights, and mastering character movesets."

    • Health
      -4

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during gameplay."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "No evidence of close social relationships; interactions are limited to NPC dialogue."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players collect items, upgrades, and unlock content; ranking and collectibles encourage progression."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "While challenging, the game provides flow and catharsis through mastering mechanics and fast-paced gameplay."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Vibrant pixel art, dynamic music, and fast action provide strong sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status
      1

      "Some social recognition possible through leaderboards and achievements, but mostly individual focus."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative with voice acting, character interactions, and overarching plot integrated into gameplay."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players plan use of items, character abilities, and boss tactics, requiring problem solving and timing."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fast-paced gameplay and challenging bosses create suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Large amount of content, replayability, and quality justify the price and time investment."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat and boss fights involve defeating enemies and destruction, though in a cartoonish style."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid damage and manage health to progress through challenging levels and bosses."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026