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MONSTER
Revenge of the Savage Planet is an upbeat, satirical action adventure Sci-Fi. Jump, shoot and collect your way across vibrant alien worlds, uncovering new gear and upgrades, while discovering various hidden secrets.
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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76
"Revenge of the Savage Planet" impresses with its humorous and satirical take on corporate culture amid a colonization gone wrong. Critics praise its blend of comedy and adventure, along with engaging environmental storytelling and animated cutscenes. However, some find the humor inconsistent and the narrative delivery lacking. Despite these flaws, the game's unique premise and comedic approach offer an entertaining exploration experience, resonating well with players seeking a blend of satire and fun.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
76
Positive Reviews (80-100)
64%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
36%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
"Revenge of the Savage Planet" impresses with its humorous and satirical take on corporate culture amid a colonization gone wrong. Critics praise its blend of comedy and adventure, along with engaging environmental storytelling and animated cutscenes. However, some find the humor inconsistent and the narrative delivery lacking. Despite these flaws, the game's unique premise and comedic approach offer an entertaining exploration experience, resonating well with players seeking a blend of satire and fun.
Gameplay Mechanics
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86
Revenge of the Savage Planet impresses with its engaging exploration, Metroidvania elements, and diverse combat options, winning praise for its cooperative gameplay and puzzle-solving mechanics. Critics highlight the satisfying blend of action and exploration, despite some concerns about repetitive tasks and lackluster rewards in certain areas. Overall, the game is lauded as a successful adventure that offers a rich and enjoyable experience, overshadowing its minor shortcomings.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
86
Positive Reviews (80-100)
90%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
10%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
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gameplay mechanics
Revenge of the Savage Planet impresses with its engaging exploration, Metroidvania elements, and diverse combat options, winning praise for its cooperative gameplay and puzzle-solving mechanics. Critics highlight the satisfying blend of action and exploration, despite some concerns about repetitive tasks and lackluster rewards in certain areas. Overall, the game is lauded as a successful adventure that offers a rich and enjoyable experience, overshadowing its minor shortcomings.
Graphics and Visual Design
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84
Revenge of the Savage Planet is critically acclaimed for its vibrant visuals and unique aesthetic, with diverse biomes enhancing the experience. While the cartoonish style and artistic creativity are praised, some technical shortcomings, like capped 30FPS on consoles and occasional frame drops on PS5, may affect gameplay. Overall, its stunning graphics leave a strong impression, making it a visually captivating title despite minor performance issues.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
84
Positive Reviews (80-100)
90%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
10%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
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graphics and visual design
Revenge of the Savage Planet is critically acclaimed for its vibrant visuals and unique aesthetic, with diverse biomes enhancing the experience. While the cartoonish style and artistic creativity are praised, some technical shortcomings, like capped 30FPS on consoles and occasional frame drops on PS5, may affect gameplay. Overall, its stunning graphics leave a strong impression, making it a visually captivating title despite minor performance issues.
Music and Sound Design
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71
Revenge of the Savage Planet features a vibrant, catchy soundtrack that enhances its comedic vibe, earning praise for high production values and humor (GameBlast, WellPlayed). However, criticisms arise over the repetitive music and distracting robot chatter, potentially undermining player enjoyment (Softpedia, Gamer.no). Overall, it delivers a unique auditory experience, but some shortcomings may leave players wanting more.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
71
Positive Reviews (80-100)
33%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
67%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Revenge of the Savage Planet features a vibrant, catchy soundtrack that enhances its comedic vibe, earning praise for high production values and humor (GameBlast, WellPlayed). However, criticisms arise over the repetitive music and distracting robot chatter, potentially undermining player enjoyment (Softpedia, Gamer.no). Overall, it delivers a unique auditory experience, but some shortcomings may leave players wanting more.
Voice Acting
NA
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voice acting
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Technical Performance
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71
"Revenge of the Savage Planet" on PS5 impresses with solid visuals and clever design, earning praise from critics like IGN Spain and Metro GameCentral. However, frame drops, glitches, and the lack of a performance mode raise concerns for some players. Despite its technical flaws, the game remains enjoyable and worthwhile overall.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
71
Positive Reviews (80-100)
43%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
57%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
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technical performance
"Revenge of the Savage Planet" on PS5 impresses with solid visuals and clever design, earning praise from critics like IGN Spain and Metro GameCentral. However, frame drops, glitches, and the lack of a performance mode raise concerns for some players. Despite its technical flaws, the game remains enjoyable and worthwhile overall.
Replay Value
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75
Revenge of the Savage Planet scores high on replay value, thanks to its rich exploration and engaging co-op gameplay, as praised by critics like Combo Infinito and Game Informer. Multiple endings and hidden secrets keep players coming back. However, concerns about repetitiveness and the game's short length may hinder its longevity, as noted by Inverse and Metro GameCentral. Overall, it’s a rewarding experience for explorers, but may not satisfy those craving extensive replayability.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
75
Positive Reviews (80-100)
50%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
50%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Revenge of the Savage Planet scores high on replay value, thanks to its rich exploration and engaging co-op gameplay, as praised by critics like Combo Infinito and Game Informer. Multiple endings and hidden secrets keep players coming back. However, concerns about repetitiveness and the game's short length may hinder its longevity, as noted by Inverse and Metro GameCentral. Overall, it’s a rewarding experience for explorers, but may not satisfy those craving extensive replayability.
Overall Verdict
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MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
78
Positive Reviews (80-100)
73%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
27%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Revenge of the Savage Planet earns praise from critics for its stunning visuals and improved co-op features, offering an engaging experience for both new and returning players. While it builds on its predecessor with humor and charm, some reviewers note a lack of innovation and minor technical issues. Overall, it’s a solid sequel that appeals to sci-fi and exploration fans, though some gameplay may feel repetitive. A notable addition to the genre, it leaves players excited for what comes next.
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MONSTER
Reviews
78 reviews found86
GAMES.CH
May 5, 2025
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The review highlights the engaging story and humor but lacks details on other aspects, making it a promising sequel to the original.
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85
Game Informer
May 7, 2025
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Revenge of the Savage Planet is a significant improvement over its predecessor, offering a more complete and rewarding experience that leaves players eager for more.
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85
GameBlast
May 9, 2025
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Revenge of the Savage Planet is a fun, creative sequel that enhances the original with visual upgrades and expanded co-op features, despite minor technical limitations.
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80
IGN Spain
May 5, 2025
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Revenge of the Savage Planet is a fantastic metroidvania that combines exploration, humor, and engaging gameplay, making it a worthwhile experience for players.
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80
Softpedia
May 7, 2025
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Revenge of the Savage Planet is a memorable, humorous take on the Metroidvania genre, standing out for its charm and exploration despite not being revolutionary.
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80
Inverse
May 6, 2025
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Overall, the game is a concise and enjoyable experience that balances humor and exploration, making it ideal for a weekend playthrough.
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80
Radio Times
May 6, 2025
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Revenge of the Savage Planet is a fun, engaging sequel that excels in gameplay and humor, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of sci-fi and exploration.
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80
Metro GameCentral
May 5, 2025
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Overall, the game is praised as one of the best 3D Metroidvanias, with humor, clever design, and enjoyable gameplay, despite some minor drawbacks.
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80
WellPlayed
May 5, 2025
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Revenge of the Savage Planet is a humorous and visually impressive sequel that successfully builds on its predecessor, despite some repetitive gameplay elements. It ends on a strong note with a clever twist.
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80
Combo Infinito
May 5, 2025
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Revenge of the Savage Planet successfully expands on its predecessor with deeper exploration and captivating visuals, though it lacks some innovation for returning players. It's a fun experience for newcomers.
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