Revenge of the Savage Planet Review (PS5)

Half a decade ago, Journey to the Savage Planet won over players with its biting humor, eccentric alien worlds, and satisfying blend of platforming and exploration. Its successor, Revenge of the Savage Planet, joyfully inherits that legacy — jetpack and all — delivering another delightfully ridiculous and unexpectedly charming romp through deep space. Though it doesn’t quite reach the polish of top-tier Metroidvania games, its whimsical tone, smartly structured progression, and irreverent satire of heartless mega-corporations make it a worthy and entertaining continuation of the series. The game begins with a delightful twist of cosmic cruelty: you're fired before you have even begun. As an unnamed explorer marooned on the vibrant yet perilous planet Stellaris Prime, your employer — the delightfully sinister Alta Interglobal, who have acquired Kindred Aerospace — decides you're disposable, abandoning you light-years away from home on a planet full of various hazard...