Freedom Planet 2 is comfortably at least double the size of its predecessor. Its graphics, presentation and balance are noticeably improved while still retaining the charm and can-do spirit of the first game (not in small part thanks to all-around entertaining voice acting). It feels less like a Sonic fangame this time around, but it's still strongly within the genre - which is definitely a plus! Unlike in the first game, there are no character-specific zones, but the characters - four of them now - still play differently enough with improved movesets (including invisibility frames) to make running through the game at least four times well worth it. The soundtrack is once again fantastic from start to finish, sounding both retro and fresh, uplifting and melodic. Bosses are better balanced and cutscenes don't take up so much time. There are also items now that you can bring with you; the system for selecting them was a bit poorly explained (especially regarding potions) when the game was released, but I've gotten used to it by now. Anyway, this is one of the best 2D platformers currently out there and a must for fans of the genre.

Best 2d platformer in the last decade.

This was as close as I got to playing a Sonic game. The only real issue I had with this game is that a hand full of the levels felt a little less polished and very maze-like where you are just backtracking everywhere to find the right lever or whatever. Beyond that the pixel art is fantastic, most boss fights are fun, soundtrack is great, if you don't care for the cutscenes you can always skip or watch them again after beating the game, collectibles and exploration in the levels, being able to choose between 4 characters with different playstyles through the main story. Overall a fun game.