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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 83 | 26 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 96% | 91 | 869 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 97% | 92 | 363 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 90.5, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 1,767 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Apr 4, 2024) · 300 reviews sampled · 363 total reviews in window · weighted 232.5 up / 7.4 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (30)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“Freedom Planet 2 is an enjoyable, creative, and pretty release overall. With a bit more polish and fleshing out in the writing, I feel it could be a truly amazing game. But as is, it's definitely more expanded than the more simplistic first title.”
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- 90
“Freedom Planet 2 is an excellent achievement by GalaxyTrail, setting a high bar for quality that will be tough to beat if we're ever lucky enough to get a 'Freedom Planet 3'. A compelling story, well-designed levels, tons of gameplay variety, and gorgeous visuals all come together to make this an absolute must-play for fans of high-speed platformers and a certain blue hedgehog. Freedom Planet 2 exudes quality and passion in just about every way imaginable.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Freedom Planet 2 is going to be a well-received game because the positives outweigh the negatives”
read full review ↗ - 85
“This sequel improves upon the original, which was already one of the top indie games in recent memory, by expanding upon its mythology, retaining and enhancing its fast-moving gameplay, introducing extraordinary new level designs, providing plenty of replay value, and wrapping everything in a stunning pixel art package.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Freedom Planet 2 is another excellent 2D platformer from developer GalaxyTrail. The adventure boasts some fantastic levels to explore, a wonderful soundtrack, and an assortment of playable characters with unique abilities. There are some issues with enemy hitboxes and some aspects of its level design, but Freedom Planet 2 is still an enjoyable experience nonetheless.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“While it wears the inspiration on their sleeve, Freedom Planet 2 struck out to build something grander in scale with a panache I have respect for. Even if the ambitions to make a play-your-way experience ends up flattening the experience a bit, it's a minor quibble to my overall positive impression of the experience. Freedom Planet 2 accomplishes the most important test, it is FUN, and the extensive character and environmental diversity makes this adventure a worthy one.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Having never played the original, I can say that I enjoyed Freedom Planet 2 even if the combat annoyed me at times. The Sonic like speedy traversal of each level was a joy to complete, the real issues only crept up when combat was needed. While it was nice to have some advanced moves, given how fast FP2 plays; the combat kind of felt out of place. Floaty combat with the high speed makes the boss battles frustrating; If people can get around that, they will find that Freedom Planet 2 is a peek into Sega’s heyday, with a cheesy story and heroes that ‘gotta go fast’ if you are in the need for some Genesis vibes, take a trip to Freedom Planet 2.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Freedom Planet 2 takes everything great about the first game, adds a bit of polish and some extra mechanics, and gives us an absolute beast of a game. I cannot praise it enough, it's just brilliant fun!”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Freedom Planet 2. takes all its assets from the first game and builds on them in every way creating a sequel that is more polished. If you loved the first game or retro platformers, this is a must-buy. Even if you just want a solid good platformer, Freedom Planet 2 provides some solid entertainment to keep you busy for several gaming weekends, with plenty of incentive to return again. For me, the story was a bit too heavy in places, and the performance sometimes slowed. But despite these minor niggles it’s hard not to be sucked in by the charm of Freedom Planet 2.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Freedom Planet 2 feels like the first game with a bigger budget, expanding on many of the key mechanics it employs from its Sonic roots while crafting a unique identity with its complex levels and refreshingly unique enemy and boss design.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Freedom Planet 2 takes what worked in the first game and leaps to greater heights, offering a visually pleasing, dexterity-challenging, and what’s most important, a rewarding time for those who dig exploring every nook and cranny in search of secrets. You are bound to find a few in this gorgeous game which I’m glad it’s coming back for a second most deserved outing.”
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Patch history
- Boss Rush Update! Now Available on Consoles!Apr 4, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.2.8r is Live! Console preparations and more fixes!Feb 2, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.2.7r is Live! More fixes abound!Jan 8, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.2.6r is Live! Massive Bugfix Update!Dec 15, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.2.3r is Live! Shuigang Expanded!May 8, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.2.2r HotfixMar 14, 2023
- Version 1.2.1r is Live!Mar 13, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.2.0r is Live!Jan 14, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.1.9r HotfixDec 25, 2022
- Happy Holidays! Version 1.1.9r is Live!Dec 25, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.1.8r is Live!Nov 17, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.1.7r is Live!Oct 24, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Cutscene Viewer! Version 1.1.6r is Live!Oct 13, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Verison 1.1.5r is Live!Oct 7, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.1.4r is Live!Oct 3, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Sample Version Updated to 1.1.3!Sep 30, 2022
- Version 1.1.3r is Live!Sep 29, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Input Fixes! Version 1.1.2r is Live!Sep 26, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Volume balancing! Version 1.1.1r is Live!Sep 24, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.1.0r is Live!Sep 24, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.0.9r HotfixSep 23, 2022
- Titan Armor Reborn! Version 1.0.8r is Live!Sep 23, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.0.7r is live!Sep 22, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.0.6r is Live!Sep 20, 2022
- Controller Overhaul! Version 1.0.5r is Live!Sep 20, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.0.4r is Live!Sep 17, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.0.3r is Live!Sep 15, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.0.2r is Live!Sep 14, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Version 1.0.1r is live!Sep 14, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- An Update on Our ProgressMar 22, 2022
- Developer Update - FP2 is in Beta!Mar 31, 2020
- Sample Version 1.0.7 now available!Jan 8, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- State of the Game - January 2018 EditionJan 21, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- State of the Game - January 2018 EditionJan 21, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- Sample Version 1.0.6 now available!Dec 19, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Sample Version 1.0.6 now available!Dec 19, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Demo Available!Dec 14, 2017