'Revenge of the Savage Planet' Is a Charming Bite-Sized Metroidvania
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Revenge of the Savage Planet, the sequel to Journey to the Savage Planet, presents a condensed Metroidvania experience that focuses on freedom and exploration. Clocking in at just twelve hours, the game delivers a sense of satisfaction akin to a quality meal without overstaying its welcome. With a humorous tone that satirizes corporate culture, particularly referencing the experiences of its developers post-Google acquisition, the game highlights both clever improvements and elements that can feel tedious. It's a refreshing reminder that gaming doesn't always need to extend into epic narratives.
Revenge of the Savage Planet is a bite-sized Metroidvania that revels in freedom and exploration, while reminding us that open world games don’t have to be 100-hour epics.
The game is a direct satirization of the developers’ experience with Google, capturing the foolishness and cruelty often found in corporate culture.
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