![]() Again, the solution is handed to you (as well as undermining the whole “exploration and adventure” aspect of the game).Īn important aspect to JSP's narrative is its humorous overtones. ![]() Similarly, the second you meet an obstacle, EKO will reveal to you immediately the location of the upgrade shrine needed to overcome it. The game presents you with a mystery, yet many details are seemingly conveyed by messages from your CEO or your AI companion EKO without you actually having to investigate. What however I did find a bit disengaging narrative-wise was how the story constantly progresses by deus-ex-machinas. And the alien world you are presented with is filled with interesting landscapes, creatures and vegetation design styles (they felt a bit like Jumanji on acid, an appealingly 'pulpish' characterization of outer space). Space and odysseys just go well together. I found the narrative framing of the game very appealing in itself. With this task in mind you are sent on your own personal little odyssey, full of detours and hostile encounters, before you meet the conditions necessary to get into your intended destination. You are ordered by your eccentric boss - CEO of Kindred Aerospace Martin Tweed - to investigate. However you soon realize (from the massive tower that stands above in the air from where you landed) that you have been preceded by other intelligent life forms. That is, you (the unnamed protagonist) are sent to the apparently uninhabited planet AR-Y 26 to chart its suitability for human colonization. Combined with the game’s classically inspired art design, Journey to the Savage Planet is a title that adventure fans should pay attention to, especially with so many other higher-profile titles getting delayed recently.The main story premise centers around the anomaly that manifests in your mission. The focus on exploration also helps make this a lighthearted jaunt, as the exploration is enjoyable and the combat is light but capable. The humor can be an acquired taste for some, but the focus on levity doesn’t feel forced and actually enhances the overall experience. Journey to the Savage Planet an unexpected pleasant surprise that you don’t expect in the typically dead month of January. It’s hard to find fault here, lack of local co-op aside, and releasing with a mid-range price point, it comes highly recommended. Journey To The Savage Planet comes with plenty of exploration opportunities, refined gameplay mechanics, online co-op and a story that will keep you laughing. Typhoon Studios have done a tremendous job with their debut game, bringing us a vibrant adventure. ![]()
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