GAMER LOUNGE 20XX (NO CASUALS!!)

[Gwen]

1. Isn't something I'm really interested in, and I'm just explaining why and

The threshold for whether game mechanics are distinguishing are not if they personally appeal to you.

Having been a rabid fan of Sonic games since I was two, I can tell the difference between Freedom Planet and any Sonic title at a glance. The environments don't look at all the same, the Freedom Planet characters appear to be generic furry aliens as opposed to anthropomorphised animals, the story seems to be more standard anime-fare, the combat has more in common with Drill Dozer or some kind of platforming Street Fighter.

I haven't even played it yet. Just looking at the trailer I can tell the difference.

This makes you an exception, as you said you're a rabid fan so you be able to notice things on a much finer level better than people in general (me included) who have limited experience with 2d sonic games or casual people who generally know what Sonic is on a basic level.
I mean the official artwork on the website, while a little more anime still looks a lot like the Sonic style, which is purrty anime to begin with. The environments cosmetically look different, but the way they play looks uncannily similar, down to design choices and items that the Sonic games have.

Also what you're saying about me is not true at all. I was just stating that I don't think this game interests me as I don't really like the 2d Sonic games(but I've played them), and then going on to talk about Sega and the similarities I've noticed..