Freedom Planet 2 is AWESOME
I’ve been playing Freedom Planet 2 on my Steam Deck on and off, and decided to put more time into it tonight. I’m really liking it! They made quite a few changes since the original game, which could basically be described as a Sonic Clone (a really good Sonic Clone!). The music is still powerful as ever, and the visuals look just as stunning – with the protagonists having matured a bit since the original game.
Instead of going from one level to another, you gain access to different levels instead (kinda like in the older Super Mario games). This is great if you want to go back and explore each level (there’s a lot to explore in each level). You also have the added option of starting levels with buffs that you can purchase with gems you find throughout your runs, though it introduces a penality.
Freedom Planet 2 allows you to choose between 4 different characters to play as from the start. So far I’ve mostly played as Lilac the Dragon, but I’ve also dabbled a bit with Carol the Wildcat and Milla the Hound. They all have different movesets that are familiar if you played the original game, but they’ve also added a guard option as well as additional cool features. Carol can now pocket her motorcycle to use at later times, and Milla can supercharge her green block gun!
You also have the option of starting a tutorial depending on which character you start as, if you want to get a better idea of how each character’s abilities work before jumping into the actual game. I’ve enjoyed what I’ve seen so far! And while it isn’t verified for Steam Deck, it might as well be! It runs without any issues and looks really nice on the screen, as evidenced by all of the above screenshots. If you liked the first game, and you like Sonic type games in general, I highly recommend this one.
The Swaggening
Finished the Skyrim video! Sadly I couldn’t find any reason to insert any animation into it… but I did put in plenty of m4d video editing skillz to make it more than just gameplay video with nothing going on. Now I’m copying over another Skyrim session to see if it merit’s any value, so far I always seem to find something worth keeping.
Of course, it’s my vacation now! I don’t plan to spend all of it doing video work and fondling my Steam Deck… I’m just gonna take it day by day, and enjoy it my way. It’s time to detox a bit, and enjoy life.
The Stabbings Will Continue Until Morale Improves
I just need to get through tonight, and then it’s vacation time! I’m not going anywhere, just taking some time off from work to relax, and give myself a bit of me time.
I finished doing the first trim of the Skyrim video! I’m still on the fence about animating it though… might go over that after work if I don’t decide to pass out or do something equally distracting; like playing Yakuza 0 on my Steam Deck. 😛
It’s Official
I’m proud to say that I have videos going all the way into the new year! There will be a video every week all the way until January! I just finished making a Quake 3 compilation last night, nothing fancy. Tonight I’m going through my eternal selection of Skyrim footage, and already I’m finding quite a few gems worth saving… and potential for some animation! I’ve been making so many normal compilation videos lately that it would be nice to get back into SFM. These more recent videos haven’t really called for any animation, but it would be nice to get a little more creative. Who knows? Maybe all the other videos I’ve been working on will buy me time while I learn other techniques.
Oh What A Night
Last night I finished up another compilation for November! Next time I play with footage it’ll be one of the Quake 3 sessions, something uber old school. I also leveled up in Sonic Racing, thanks Steam Deck! 😛
But now that I’m back home after enduring my first night of corporate vampirism, it’s time to munch a breakfast sandvich, and to pray to the daedric prince of antihistamine for some good rest.
Okami Sunday
I’m slowly plinking away at Okami on my Steam Deck! I didn’t really accomplish much, other than walk on large bodies of water and mine for demon teeth. Demon teeth are a currency that you can give to special sellers in exchange for special abilities. The music from Okami is oddly addicting, too. I had it playing while cleaning up earlier. 😛 I might play a bit more after a small allergy drug induced nap.
Saturday Evening Open Thread
The original idea was to stay up as long as I could to adjust to an upcoming week of graveyard shifts, but I’m coasting on only a few hours of sleep between last night and somewhat of a nap. I was up late coughing… I’m still trying to get over my sinus issues, and I kept randomly coming to life to hack up a lung. I at least managed to make it through work today, but I’ve been mentally dead ever since. All I’ve really been able to do is enjoy my tea, and trying to re-hydrate the best that I can. I’m just glad I have a vacation following this corporate vampire week… I’m gonna need the rest.