Freedom Planet: Beta Remake

Freedom Planet: Beta Remake is a reimagining of the beta version of Freedom Planet, bringing back scrapped stages, mechanics, and concepts originally envisioned during development. This remake serves as a love letter to fans of the series and offers a fresh perspective on its roots.

Features

1. Restored Levels
   • Dive into long-lost stages like Trap Hideout and Dragon Valley Beta, reimagined with modern graphics while staying true to their original designs.
2. Classic Gameplay Mechanics
   • Features scrapped mechanics like the energy-based boost system, earlier level layouts, and different enemy behaviors.
3. Expanded Storyline
   • Explore early drafts of the story, including alternate dialogue, cut scenes, and scrapped characters.
4. Playable Characters
   • Play as Lilac, Carol, and Milla in their beta iterations, each featuring tweaked move sets based on original concepts.
5. New & Remastered Soundtrack
   • Experience remastered beta tracks alongside unused compositions, all recreated by the original composers and fan musicians.
6. Beta Graphics Style
   • A toggle option to experience the game with beta visuals, complete with spritework and animation closer to the alpha phase.
7. Developer Commentary
   • Unlock commentary notes and insights into how the game evolved from its beta phase to the final product.

Game Modes

• Story Mode: Follow the reimagined beta storyline with fully voiced cutscenes.
• Classic Mode: Play stages in their standalone beta layouts without story interruptions.
• Time Attack: Speedrun your favorite beta levels to set records.

Development History

Freedom Planet began as a Sonic-inspired fangame before transforming into its own IP. The beta phase is a fascinating piece of its history, filled with unused ideas and scrapped concepts that this remake aims to revive.