It’s a great balance as it means players will be able to explore the game and remember certain locations without getting too lost. You’ll move from snowy, ice-covered regions, through a lush forest, up mountains, in dark, dank caves, past lava and high up above the ground on floating platforms.Įverything about AR-Y 26 feels suitably alien, yet familiar. While the planet itself is pretty small and the areas you explore are as well, there’s a tonne of variety both visually and mechanically. Movement really is a winner in Journey to the Savage Planet which helps make exploring AR-Y 26 a total pleasure.Īnother facet of Journey to the Savage Planet that makes AR-Y 26 a whole lot of fun is the environmental design. However, by the later stages of the game, you’ll be soaring through the sky, grappling along flying fox cables, leaping up cliff faces with your jetpack and dodging side to side with speed. Initially, exploration is slow going and making your way across the planet takes quite some time. As you continue you’ll unlock acid bombs, electric stun fruit, a grappling beam, flying fox and more. For example, to be able to properly handle explosive plants - Bombegranets - you’ll need to find an alien shrine, examine it and then build the upgrade. Like Metroid, some upgrades require special items found in the world. As you gradually unlock these items and abilities, the world map starts to open up and you can explore further. The more you earn, the more you’re able to upgrade your items and abilities. It’s not long before you’re collecting different elements - Silicon, Carbon and Aluminium - fuel for your ship, Alien Alloy (upgradium) and Orange Goo to improve your health and stamina. No weapon, no items, just the suit on your back and a general direction to go provided by E.K.O. On leaving your ship, you venture out with almost nothing. who provides regular, sassy feedback on your comings and goings as well as offering tips and hints in case you get stuck. You’ll be accompanied on your adventure by the ship’s AI, E.K.O. You work for Kindred, the 4th best interstellar exploration company and your mission is to explore the mysteries of AR-Y 26. Journey to the Savage Planet doesn’t take itself, or anything really, too seriously.Īnd that’s a good thing. It differs from Metroid in that its tongue is firmly planted in its cheek. You need to repair your ship, scan the wildlife and environment and gradually collect upgrades to better explore. There’s always something to do in Journey to the Savage Planet and it’s always entertaining.Įssentially a Metroidvania title, Journey to the Savage Planet feels a LOT like an homage to Metroid Prime. From start to finish it’s polished, engaging, very funny and always dangling a carrot. Journey to the Savage Planet is a game that came out of left-field for me and one that is a very welcome surprise indeed. While playing it, I was absolutely wrapped up in the world, the environments, the plants, animals and my mission. Journey to the Savage Planet is a game I wish never ended.
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