Planet of Lana

 Xbox Series X
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 122 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 122
  3. Negative: 12 out of 122

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  1. Jattaman
    Aug 14, 2023
    7
    Puzzle game abbastanza semplice, carino. Un punto in più per l'ispirato stile grafico.
  2. MrChronos
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Certainly, it's a good game. A side-scrolling platformer with a series of simple puzzles. It's the story of Lana, who must rescue her friends kidnapped during an alien invasion. Artistically, it's well-crafted, with fantastic use of colors and an excellent soundtrack. The game is enjoyable, and the numerous puzzles (never too difficult) are designed to interact in clever ways with theCertainly, it's a good game. A side-scrolling platformer with a series of simple puzzles. It's the story of Lana, who must rescue her friends kidnapped during an alien invasion. Artistically, it's well-crafted, with fantastic use of colors and an excellent soundtrack. The game is enjoyable, and the numerous puzzles (never too difficult) are designed to interact in clever ways with the small companion that accompanies you.
    The main problem is that, after a few hours, the game starts to get boring. After the initial awe of the beautiful setting and the events looming over the small human village, the story loses momentum. It follows a predetermined rhythm of walking, then a puzzle, then an escape, then more walking. Additionally, the puzzles are very similar to each other, at least until you unlock a new ability. So, you already know what to expect, there are no more surprises, and the game drags more and more wearily toward the inevitable conclusion.
    Only in the final stages does the game pick up a bit, with the pace becoming faster and more predictable but still exciting and well-told.
    Planet of Lana is definitely a good game but falls short of reaching excellence.    … Expand
  3. reds1x
    Jul 2, 2023
    6
    I had zero expectation of this game as it's an indie title games. However, after completing the game the first time, it felt the same as to play games such as prince of Persia 2D mechanics and the charms of Ori series.

    In fact, I could say it's a lite version of Ori with prince of Persia platformer style. Clunky but functional. Sadly, it's a one and done game that I'm glad I didn't have    I had zero expectation of this game as it's an indie title games. However, after completing the game the first time, it felt the same as to play games such as prince of Persia 2D mechanics and the charms of Ori series.

    In fact, I could say it's a lite version of Ori with prince of Persia platformer style. Clunky but functional.

    Sadly, it's a one and done game that I'm glad I didn't have to buy it.    … Expand
  4. Plenoctis
    May 29, 2023
    6
    Planet of Lana è una piccola storia dolce e dallo stile piacevole. Gli enigmi sono purtroppo tutti molto simili fra loro e poco coerenti rispetto al mondo di gioco. I comandi non sono sempre reattivi e nel complesso il gioco tende alla noia.
    La trama, a parte il mistero del mondo sottostante e il legame con Mui non ha praticamente nulla da dire, accontentandosi di essere un gioco appena    Planet of Lana è una piccola storia dolce e dallo stile piacevole. Gli enigmi sono purtroppo tutti molto simili fra loro e poco coerenti rispetto al mondo di gioco. I comandi non sono sempre reattivi e nel complesso il gioco tende alla noia.
    La trama, a parte il mistero del mondo sottostante e il legame con Mui non ha praticamente nulla da dire, accontentandosi di essere un gioco appena sufficiente.    … Expand
  5. Paul_French
    Jun 4, 2023
    7
    A good Game Pass game
    With a unique and refined artistic direction in both graphics and music, Planet of Lana is a delightful 3-4 hour video game experience. The only drawbacks are repetitive gameplay and too few original sequences.

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#37 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2023
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#13 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2023

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Generación Xbox
    Jun 4, 2023
    88
    A marvelous story, uncanny graphics and a soundtrack that hits in all the right places. Planet of Lana might easily be the best indie game of the year.
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  2. Hey Poor Player
    Jun 4, 2023
    70
    At times, it feels like Planet of Lana tragically works to oppose itself. For every bit of exquisite scenery and artistic richness, there’s gameplay that’s overly familiar, rote and unappealing. It’s a shame that such a stylistically spellbinding game is compromised by its dearth of exciting gameplay ideas. Planet of Lana is by no means a shoddy game. It’s actually pretty good thanks to a cocktail of challenging puzzles and pinpoint platforming. However, its lack of innovation, as well as its myriad of little kinks, stop it from becoming a true exemplar of the genre. For all Planet of Lana is, it really could’ve and really should’ve been so much more.
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  3. CGMagazine
    Jun 2, 2023
    85
    Planet of Lana is a must-play for platforming fans, boasting vibrant visuals and a unique, family-friendly take on the classic action-adventure genre.
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