Azure Striker Gunvolt vs Freedom Planet

Set in a near-future world where septimal powers spark fear, Azure Striker Gunvolt follows a lightning-wielding protagonist fighting for freedom against the oppressive Sumeragi Group. As a member of the resistance faction QUILL, Gunvolt must confront the dark experiments on adepts and take down the virtual pop star Lumen.

Freedom Planet is a combat‑focused platform adventure starring Lilac, a spunky dragon girl, and her friends as they battle an alien invasion. Players dash through vibrant stages, using unique abilities like hair whips, cyclones, and high‑speed flight to defeat insects, robots, and massive bosses. The game offers two distinct playstyles: Lilac’s aerial dragon powers and Carol’s wall‑riding motorcycle attacks, delivering a blend of puzzle solving and intense action across PlayStation 4, Linux, PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch.

• Stunning pixel art visuals
• Engaging storyline with strong characters
• Responsive and fluid combat system
• High critical acclaim with 95/100 score

• Fast, responsive controls
• Distinct abilities for each character
• Rich, colorful pixel art visuals
• Challenging boss designs

• Limited to single-player mode
• May be challenging for newcomers to platformers
• Story pacing can feel slow early on

• Limited to single‑player mode
• Some levels can feel overly difficult without practice
• Story pacing is uneven in places