Linda
The young protagonist. She uses a magical scarf to rescue her transformed sisters and overcome the creatures encountered throughout the game.
How it plays
Linda explores compact stages and battles her transformed sisters. The scarf is the central mechanic: it can seize parts of enemies and scenery, allowing Linda to pull, twist, or otherwise manipulate targets. Boss encounters focus on recognizing attack patterns and finding the vulnerable part that can be stretched.
Plan your run
Study each boss's movement and attack pattern before committing to a grab. Aim the scarf at the vulnerable body part, then use the opening created by pulling or stretching it. Keep moving during encounters and avoid rushing when the boss is not exposed.
Meet the cast
The young protagonist. She uses a magical scarf to rescue her transformed sisters and overcome the creatures encountered throughout the game.
Linda's sisters have been transformed into monstrous boss characters. Their altered forms and attacks define the game's major encounters.
Freak Out is the European title of Treasure's PlayStation 2 action game Stretch Panic. The player controls Linda, a young girl whose magical scarf is used to grab, stretch, and defeat grotesquely transformed enemies and bosses.
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