La-Mulana

 Switch
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. FNintendo
    Apr 22, 2020
    70
    La-Mulana knows how to be tough and demanding but dedicated players will find a game that has an interesting plot, a marvelous visual environment that's inspired on the 16-bit era, an exquisite soundtrack and very engaging puzzles. Not all players will be lured, due to some puzzles leading to frustrating moments but fans of Metroidvania-type games have a real gem here for the Nintendo Switch catalogue.

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  1. HSuke
    Jul 19, 2020
    4
    I really want to give this 2 scores:

    - For dedicated explorers who want to put 50+ hours into a tedious puzzle, platforming game: 10/10 -    I really want to give this 2 scores:

    - For dedicated explorers who want to put 50+ hours into a tedious puzzle, platforming game: 10/10
    - For typical Metroidvania fans: 2/10

    This game is beyond frustrating. It's already very difficult for a Metroidvania, on par with ESA in terms difficulty. The controls and jumping are very clunky and feel like something from an early 1990s platforming game. Movement is not fluid at all like in modern Metroidvanias.

    The puzzles are extremely abstruce. I suppose the extremely tedious and masochistic nature of the game makes it rewarding for some players. You often have to go back and forth across the map ... guess and check, guess and check, and then guess and check again trying to figure out many puzzles. If you like spending hours farming in games doing repetitive tasks, you may enjoy this.

    Boss battles are super frustrating too, not only because they're difficult, but because they're far from the nearest save point. This game makes Dark Souls look fair. Imagine all the hours wasted trying to beat bosses because you keep dying trying to get to them.

    There are some who have put in 200+ hours to beat this frustrating game. Good luck.    … Full Review »
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