Freedom Planet Wii U Torque Update: What's New and Improved

The latest update for Freedom Planet on the Wii U brings a slew of exciting changes to the game, including new abilities, revamped levels, and tweaks to existing mechanics. In this article, we'll dive into what's new and improved in the Torque update.

First up, Milla now has access to the Super Shield Burst, which doesn't drain energy but also lacks invincibility frames and spinning attack properties. Additionally, she can perform a double jump, although it's not as effective as the Air Boost. Carol, meanwhile, can now use the Nitro Boost while riding her bike, which depletes her energy bar.

Speaking of Carol, she's been given some new tricks up her sleeve. She can now use the Pounce mid-air and access her bike, provided her energy bar is full. The bike itself has also been tweaked, draining energy while moving and dealing more damage to enemies depending on horizontal speed.

Lilac, on the other hand, has undergone a redesign following criticism over her resemblance to Sonic. Her roll has been replaced with a ground cyclone, which can be triggered by pressing Down while moving on-ground. The placeholder theme for boss fights with Prince Dail has also been remade and uploaded to SoundCloud.

Dragon Valley's design has been overhauled once more, with Milla's shield now unable to reflect the projectiles of enemies found in this level. Her shield is now mapped to the Special button, which can be used to deflect certain attacks. Spade, meanwhile, has a new special attack that involves throwing a single card that explodes upon impact.

The Flash Jump has also been tweaked for Spade, who will now leave a purple afterimage instead of green. By default, the Flash Jump dashes upwards rather than sidewards, although this can be changed in the options menu. Spade can now throw cards as his main attack and use the Flash Jump, giving players more flexibility in combat.

Unfortunately, the function to swap shields has been made inaccessible due to Lilac and Carol using the Special button differently. The Wild Kick, meanwhile, only works when Carol is not riding her bike, and pressing Special will cause her to dismount from the bike.

Overall, the Torque update brings a significant number of changes to Freedom Planet on Wii U, many of which are designed to improve the game's balance and playability. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, there's something for everyone in this latest update.

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