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Review of Journey to the Savage Planet on PS4

by Chucky Chucky photo Jan 2020
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Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 28 Jan 2020
Genre: Action-adventure, Metroidvania
Developer: Typhoon Studios
Publisher: 505 Games

Introduction

Welcome to the *Journey to the Savage Planet*, a game where you don't just explore alien worlds; you potato-sack your way through them like an over-caffeinated intergalactic real estate agent. Seriously, the universe is your playground, and the office reviews are in: pop-up stores are buzzing with new interest in colonizing this strange world. Grab your trusty jetpack (which is just a glorified fan belt you made in your garage) and dig into a vibrant atmosphere where even the hostile fauna seems to care about its Yelp reviews.

Gameplay

Taking on the role of an employee at Kindred Aerospace, the supposed '4th Best Interstellar Exploration Company' (which really fills you with confidence, doesn't it?), players are tasked with documenting an enigmatic planet called ARY-26. Forget exploring new civilizations; you'll be befriending alien creatures such as the Pufferbird, which, no joke, looks like a literal ball of fluff that you just want to hug until it explodes-hopefully not literally. In this world, your primary task is to catalog flora and fauna like some weird intergalactic David Attenborough. You'll find yourself harvesting resources, crafting items, and upgrading your gear-think jetpacks and grappling hooks, which sort of feel like they should be stapled onto the nearest SpaceX rocket instead. Oh, and did I mention the flora and fauna might want to eat you? Let's just say that those Pufferbirds are surprisingly feisty. Combat is simple and encourages experimentation; from laser guns to acid grenades, you'll get the satisfaction of melting an alien's face while feeling guilty about their poor Yelp reviews. With a cooperative multiplayer mode, you can bring a friend along for this interplanetary mess (good luck convincing them afterward to join you on a second stay). Expect plenty of unplanned hilarity as you trip over each other trying to dodge alien projectiles while desperately trying to figure out how to use your jetpack without ending up googling 'how to survive a fall from a great height.'

Graphics

Visually speaking, *Journey to the Savage Planet* is essentially a 90s cartoon brought to life. The bright colors pop like someone dumped a bag of Skittles in your eyes during a particularly intense acid trip. Each area is designed with quirky charm that makes you forget the impending doom of being a snack for rogue aliens. The graphics work well in creating this surreal experience, and it's almost therapeutic until a smiling creature decides it's time to eat your face. The humor is everywhere, from character designs to unexpected dialogue that manages to land most of the time, making your ridiculous journey all the more delightful.

Conclusion

So, would I recommend *Journey to the Savage Planet*? Absolutely! Just don't play it if you're looking for a 'serious' experience. This game is puppy-eyed realism when it stubs its toe on the moon. With entertaining gameplay, great humor, and a vibrant world, it's like owning a pet that hugs you until it fractures your ribs. Your time in ARY-26 might just make you question your life choices or at least perfect your alien face-melting strategy. Don't say I didn't warn you when you find yourself coiled in a giant Pufferbird's talons while frantically trying to hammer your way out of a ridiculously humorous scenario. Grab it while it's still on the space shelves and make your day just a little bit sillier.

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