Revenge of the Savage Planet takes players on a colorful and humorous journey across four vibrant alien landscapes, improving upon its predecessor, Journey to the Savage Planet. While it retains its action-adventure core, it adds more diversity with elements of puzzle-solving, survival, crafting, and even aspects inspired by games like Animal Crossing, where players can customize their habitats.
In this sequel, you play as a nameless intergalactic colonizer who, after waking from a 100-year cryosleep, learns that their former employer, Kindred Aerospace, has been absorbed by a corporate giant, Alta Interglobal, which subsequently laid off all of its employees. With a uniquely humorous twist on corporate incompetence, players set out to reclaim their position and seek revenge against their former boss by exploring these lush alien planets.
The narrative satirizes corporate greed, drawing from the real-life backdrop of the game’s development. Following the acquisition of Typhoon Studios by Google, many team members left to form Raccoon Logic and secured the Savage Planet IP to create this sequel. This backstory contributes an amusing yet critical layer to the game’s commentary.
Gameplay emphasizes exploration and platforming in a third-person perspective, a change from the first-person view of its predecessor. Each of the four planets showcases unique biomes filled with quirky creatures and environmental puzzles, which players can interact with using various tools such as a whip that doubles up as a grappling hook. The sense of progression is rewarding as players unlock upgrades, enhancing both their abilities and the enjoyment of exploration.
Despite its colorful visuals and engaging platforming, the combat remains a weak point, often feeling tedious. Players are armed with a basic weapon and a capture mechanic that allows them to collect creatures as part of their quests. This new approach provides some variety, but the overall combat experience is less thrilling.
The game’s humor shines through in absurd situations, like a song about "urinating on the company dime" or a tongue-in-cheek commercial about crypto-based nostril mining. Players can also customize a living space in Nu Florida, enhancing the overall experience, even if it lacks direct gameplay impact.
In conclusion, while the combat may deter some, Revenge of the Savage Planet presents a vibrant, satirical adventure filled with exploration, creativity, and humor. The shift in perspective from first to third-person adds freshness to the gameplay, making it a delightful romp through vast alien worlds.
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