…and just about gets there
Planet of Lanahas all the hallmarks of a story-richplatformer.
Is that a roundabout way to say that Planet of Lana is a solid 7/10?
Maybe, but we don’t do that here.
That being said, I never felt the game beat you around the head with a puzzle gimmick.
This is the cat-like behavior I am totally here for, and I loved it.
The platforming I had more of a problem with.
Lanas movement feels noticeably floaty, which made anything that required precise timing a little fiddly.
So, lets get into that.
The platforming and puzzles are not Lana’s strongest elements, but the world is gorgeous.
Its Ghibli-esque watercolour palette is obvious from the screenshots, but theres more to it than that.
Each area has their own wonderful set pieces, too.
The way they move is fantastic.
Their hulking metal bodies on thin spindly legs mean they quickly skitter around like actual spiders.
The cinematic encounetrs with the machines are truly excellent.
These cinematic moments are sprinkled throughout Lana, highlighting important moments in Lana and Mui’s journey.
They’re always wonderful to watch, and for many will no doubt be enough to pull you through.
Still, there’s still plenty to like and admire about Planet Of Lana.
I’m excited to see what those folks do next.
