![]() I get an exhaust-spewing jetpack, an exceptionally lethal pistol, and a Proton Tether that will remind folks of Link’s Hookshot. Through this journey, I use plants, rock formations, and the guts of local animals to upgrade myself from hapless Pufferbird slapper to menacing resource harvester. Image: Typhoon Studios/505 Games via Polygon The exploding ugly-cute alien creatures, the interstitial commercials, my AI overseer, or even just the way my character flails his arm around for a slap attack all plant a smile on my face throughout the 15 hours or so it takes me to complete the game.ĪR-Y26 is a nice place to visit. The existential void of late capitalism isn’t new thematic ground for games these days, but that hasn’t prevented Journey to the Savage Planet’s creators from finding new angles from which to stare into the abyss. Escape is an option, but I have to keep working for the man in the game if I want to keep playing the game in real life. I’m warned that I’ll be ravaged on social media if I do, however, and this threat is followed up by an ending that’s - well, let’s just say it’s unsatisfying if I decide to go through with it anyway. All I really need to do is refuel my ship and fly home. ![]() I have the option to ignore him, of course. What starts as a quick survey mission quickly becomes a planet-spanning quest to bring him back a powerful artifact. Back on Earth, my boss watches my findings roll in, and modifies my mission accordingly. I wander around the planet’s colorful surface, cataloguing the local flora and fauna and collecting resources by slapping and blasting aliens to death. If you want to see the very best of the best for your platform(s) of choice, check out Polygon Essentials. When we award a game the Polygon Recommends badge, it’s because we believe the title is uniquely thought-provoking, entertaining, inventive, or fun - and worth fitting into your schedule. Also, follow us on Twitter or Facebook.Polygon Recommends is our way of endorsing our favorite games. Though it may not be the best version to grab, for the price it’s a fantastic deal to have in a handheld console. Overall, Journey to the Savage Planet on Nintendo Switch is a fun game to play. It’s even got two-player local co-op which makes the game even more fun to play. There is so much to do in this game, that the fact it’s under £30 is mad. But, overall the game still feels great to play and look at. Graphics do take a hit, as do these kinds of ports to Switch. There is also a great fast-travel system, which I used mainly to travel back to the ship. The game feels open-world, while sections are blocked off until you unlock the tools needed to get to that area. Creatures and plants have an almost cartoony look to them and make them jump off the screen. The landscape design is bright, energetic and makes exploration a joy. ![]() What I love is the balance of these genres, no genre feels heavily used and each is given its own time to shine. Then there are puzzles thrown in to mix up the platforming and shooting. The first-person gives this an FPS feel while jumping from different floating rocks gives me a heavy platformer vibe. ![]() The mixture of genres makes for a fun gaming experience. These are sent back to your ship, where you can then use the 3D printer to access any weapons and tools you want. These elements include Carbon, Silicone, Aluminium and Alien Alloy. Crafting tools and weapons is done by collecting various elements around ARY-26. ![]()
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