
Despite this, four years later in a world where Sonic Mania exists, the game retains just enough new spins Switch newcomers might appreciate.Īt first glance, there’s no denying Freedom Planet owes a strong debt to the blue blur. Freedom Planet very much used this to its advantage upon initial release back in July of 2014, its close resemblance to 16-bit Sonic the Hedgehog being its main selling point. Yes, you don’t have to look far for indie titles that strongly evoke or pay homage to dormant, long laid to rest franchises.

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and with regards to the Nintendo Switch eShop, that’s a concept players are becoming more and more accustomed to every week.
