Planet of Lana

 Xbox Series X
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 122 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  1. Xplocion
    Jun 11, 2023
    8
    Good:
    Visually beautiful game, with well-established mechanics and an unclear objective. You have a lot to discover, the player makes an idea of the story based on what the game shows, the locations, the cave paintings and screens and the hidden temples. He has many feelings. Mui the kitty has a lot of personality (and power). He has some background plans worthy of making a poster or    Good:
    Visually beautiful game, with well-established mechanics and an unclear objective. You have a lot to discover, the player makes an idea of the story based on what the game shows, the locations, the cave paintings and screens and the hidden temples. He has many feelings. Mui the kitty has a lot of personality (and power). He has some background plans worthy of making a poster or wallpaper. He is on Xbox Game Pass, so enter him without fear. 1Gb and a little more space for your fun

    Bad:
    Very short game. Once you finish it and find the 10 temples, all that remains is to complete the game without dying even once, one of the most difficult achievements to get since the AI is very erratic and hits some highs at times just to see if you are putting attention. He has many traps on the way, scary enemies and efficient killers. The plot traps make the game full of "yes but no" moments, where they take one thing for granted to make you think about it and then it doesn't happen. In a walking game you face an army of robots and an AI with the power of the Sun, of course! (as out of place as the lighthouse in Candleman). Two very difficult achievements to get 100%

    The Meh!:
    It reminded me a lot of Planet Alpha, especially the story and the spherical invaders and their walkers, there is even a very similar plane between them or the final spherical base. That idea and indescribable terror that AIs and spherical robots are going to dominate... It has two Death Stranding-like moments where you just walk and a honeyed song ("Horizont") starts playing. The ending is crap, a textbook Deus Ex Machina. If you play it with a guide, you take away the whole joke    … Expand
  2. Rincemac
    May 28, 2023
    9
    A beatuiful, almost wordlessly told story about loss, new friendship, mystery with a gorgeous art style and a coherent orchestral score to condense into a perfect 3h playable puzzle adventure.

    Recently the entries into the "indie" scene in adventures and story-driven games were a dime a dozen - but a rare gem like this comes around once in a while to satiate your adventure appetite.    A beatuiful, almost wordlessly told story about loss, new friendship, mystery with a gorgeous art style and a coherent orchestral score to condense into a perfect 3h playable puzzle adventure.

    Recently the entries into the "indie" scene in adventures and story-driven games were a dime a dozen - but a rare gem like this comes around once in a while to satiate your adventure appetite.

    The game leaves you with the protagonist (Lana) on who's planet you'll be the witness of a very mysterious alien attack, for lack of a better word, of mechanical beings preying on your fellow village friends and family - after a harrowing loss of a loved one and a chaotic escape to follow the same fate, you end up stranded, alone in a magically beautiful hand-drawn world. There, you seek to find your lost brother and quickly make a new friend in the form of "Mui" - who seems to be a world-dwelling species much like a cat - after rescuing Mui from a hairy situation with the new overlords of your world, you quickly become interdependent friends - and friends help each other, as we all know... so Mui becomes an integral - and mysterious - part of your journey and search for your lost brother, by adding capabilites to reach tight spaces or out-of-reach things at first and, no spoilers, adding somewhat more mysterious skills to help you out in this strange world.

    Since we are talking about a "physics type" puzzle game, expect a lot of pulling, pushing of stuff to get to places - and later on you'll even learn a nifty new skill that helps you to intervene with the machine intelligence seemingly seeking to enslave your planet.

    Traversal of the character is flawless, the controls are fluid and our little friend Mui is not only cute, but has in itself some pretty fluid controls which you need to master, either by letting him stay in place, quietly, or reach for switches just at the right time. The progression and difficulty curve is just in the right amount of upwards slope so you can learn the ropes before they ask you to climb it and swing.

    Due to the foreign language, the few spoken words, the game intentionally makes you fill in the dialog and you get the gist of it quickly - less words leave you to drawl at the beautiful landscapes the creators hand-drew and the beautifully fitting orchestrated soundtrack.

    The journey overall takes you about 3 hours tops and the only side quest item would be to find hidden "shrines" - that if you do tell you in a mysterious way what your invaders might be or where they come from.

    Planet of Lana is one of those rare gems that will resonate with you after you finish them. The game and its story are beautifully made and leave you with this satisfying feeling after watching the end credits.    … Expand
  3. slaine130177
    May 27, 2023
    9
    Fini sur Xbox Series X.
    Savant mélange entre Limbo, Inside et Another World, Planet of Lana ne révolutionne absolument rien et méritera certainement ses critiques sur son gameplay sans surprise ou son manque de challenge.
    Mais le principal n'est pas là. Planet of Lana est une invitation au voyage. Il nous transporte dans ce monde magnifique avec un vrai sens de la poésie, des sentiments,    Fini sur Xbox Series X.
    Savant mélange entre Limbo, Inside et Another World, Planet of Lana ne révolutionne absolument rien et méritera certainement ses critiques sur son gameplay sans surprise ou son manque de challenge.
    Mais le principal n'est pas là. Planet of Lana est une invitation au voyage. Il nous transporte dans ce monde magnifique avec un vrai sens de la poésie, des sentiments, le tout avec une bande son excellente, une mise en scène efficace et un visuel au top.
    Non vraiment, l'aventure se vit avec passion et mélancolie. Il ne peut avoir la note parfaite pour les raisons que j'ai évoqué plus haut, et son manque de replay value, le gameplay étant ici à son plus simple appareil, mais quel voyage...
    Perso, j'ai adoré.    … Expand
  4. raf42
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    finally an excellent xbox exclusive that catches up with redfall I can only advise it moreover it is in the xbox game pass
  5. terley123
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Gorgeous game, fun puzzles and a beautiful soundtrack. These are the kinds of games I live for. Gaming at it's best.
  6. sir_aru
    May 25, 2023
    8
    A very beautiful game. Worth the scenery alone. Gameplay is a bit repetitive, puzzles are not too hard but quite challenging. Overall, it's a very good recommended game.
  7. motu86
    May 25, 2023
    10
    it ended too quickly I want more =) The experience was great. Cute characters, fun puzzles and great pacing.
  8. seetsos
    May 24, 2023
    10
    um jogo lindo, brilhante e inspirado. Um dos melhores jogos que eu joguei esse ano. Grata surpresa!
  9. RapidStar
    May 25, 2023
    10
    I absolutely love it! The theme & setting in Planet of Lana took my breath away.
  10. Mika9000
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Is a fantastic game with great music but the down side of the game it's about 5 hours long but don't let that stop you for experiencing this game
  11. kidaisinyou
    May 25, 2023
    9
    Beautiful and endearing. Only reason not a 10 is because of some slight control annoyances. Can't wait to see what Wishfully does next!
  12. Jrosa56
    May 24, 2023
    10
    Such a beautiful and rich game. Loved every second of it! Loved that I was able to play this game via Gamepass
  13. gabrieldavid3
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Gorgeous piece of art. Just beautiful. Great inclusion day one, outstanding.
  14. JasonGeely
    May 25, 2023
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME . EVERYTHING LIKE A DREAM ，A WONDERFUL WORLD .THE ART THE MUSIC
  15. JohnHamad5050
    May 25, 2023
    10
    It reminds me of Inside which I love so much. Thank you for this great game that I enjoyed every second of it ❤️
  16. Pkvas
    May 25, 2023
    1
    All Walking and crappy stealth against enemies that notice you way too quickly!!!!!
  17. Jt0429
    May 26, 2023
    9
    Good-
    Stunning hand-painted environments and excellent orchestrated soundtrack. Well-designed puzzles with a great mix of rational thinking, stealth and platforming. Gorgeous setting with a variety of locales to explore. An interesting, well-paced narrative with a compelling mystery and lovable characters.
    Bad- A few puzzles could have been trimmed. Thoughts- Overall, Planet of    Good-
    Stunning hand-painted environments and excellent orchestrated soundtrack. Well-designed puzzles with a great mix of rational thinking, stealth and platforming. Gorgeous setting with a variety of locales to explore. An interesting, well-paced narrative with a compelling mystery and lovable characters.

    Bad-
    A few puzzles could have been trimmed.

    Thoughts-
    Overall, Planet of Lana is a beautiful experience with tight gameplay, a compelling and well-designed world, and a strong narrative anchored by two likeable leads and an imposing threat. This year – heck, even this quarter – could see it fall under the radar of some big blockbusters. However, the odyssey of Lana and Mui is worth undertaking and remembering.    … Expand
  18. DariusDarius
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Great game, great soundtrack, some puzzles that are really hard to solve but rewarding, a game for people with soul
  19. Ulriken
    May 26, 2023
    10
    I loved every second of Planet of Lana. The story, the little Mui who is more powerful than he looks like (just not around water), the puzzles, stealth, graphics and sense of scale. A great game created by Wishfully that everyone should at least experience once.
  20. Marvilion
    May 27, 2023
    8
    Really fun gameplay and puzzles, loved the art direction beautiful colors and music
    The main problem is the game is forgettable unlike INSIDE and Limbo were unique better puzzles and a lot of great ideas unlike planet of Lana
  21. timmytime
    May 30, 2023
    8
    Very solid indie puzzle-platformer in the vein of Inside and Limbo. I don't think it quite reaches the heights of Inside, but it's a lot more colourful than that game (nice for variety!) and I enjoyed the companion mechanics and implementation. Definitely a success and I'm glad I was able to check it out on Gamepass.
  22. BadLarry
    May 30, 2023
    8
    If you're a fan of Limbo, Inside, or Little Nightmares, this game will feel right at home. While not as dark and scary as those others, there are plenty of tense moments. Art direction and music are top notch. My only criticism is that many of the puzzles or other sequences have been done many times before in other games. You won't have to think too hard. About 5 hours long. Worth aIf you're a fan of Limbo, Inside, or Little Nightmares, this game will feel right at home. While not as dark and scary as those others, there are plenty of tense moments. Art direction and music are top notch. My only criticism is that many of the puzzles or other sequences have been done many times before in other games. You won't have to think too hard. About 5 hours long. Worth a playthrough.… Expand
  23. jo1975
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    Excellent (too) short game. Nice drawings (oil painting I think), nice soundtrack, nice story-telling (without any English word).
    I'd like to have more info on the story of this world !
  24. Akma
    May 30, 2023
    10
    Beautiful visual. Beautiful music. Amazing story and puzzle. I instantly fell a love with this chilling and touching game. Other games should definitely learn from this!
  25. LILDETERMINATIO
    May 29, 2023
    10
    Good game, good story, good art style. I highly recommend. A lot of emotions.
  26. Vitalick
    Jun 1, 2023
    8
    Justo lo terminé ayer y sabiendo a lo que vas (juego indy de bajo presupuesto) Planet of Lana es un juego muuy bueno , bonito , entretenido y perfecto para jugar a ratitos para desconectar.
    La historia es bonita y el arte visual y diseño de sonido perfectos.
  27. dahan
    May 28, 2023
    10
    The art style of this game is excellent, and it also has good puzzles and music.
  28. Jattaman
    Aug 14, 2023
    7
    Puzzle game abbastanza semplice, carino. Un punto in più per l'ispirato stile grafico.
  29. RoverDiscover
    May 27, 2023
    10
    A little gem. Short game, but very well made. I liked it from start to finish
  30. cchenders40
    Jun 7, 2023
    9
    A really great Xbox exclusive, try it out! Here are my positives:
    - Amazing art direction
    - solid and touching story - Amazing music - clever puzzles snd stealth gameplay - no bugs and good performance - easy 1000 gamerscore - a nice 3-5 hour game. - adorable and memorable characters. Negatives Slow movement and a few slow sequences, but that is really it I loved this game. Also on    A really great Xbox exclusive, try it out! Here are my positives:
    - Amazing art direction
    - solid and touching story
    - Amazing music
    - clever puzzles snd stealth gameplay
    - no bugs and good performance - easy 1000 gamerscore
    - a nice 3-5 hour game.
    - adorable and memorable characters.

    Negatives
    Slow movement and a few slow sequences, but that is really it I loved this game. Also on gamepass!

    Buy it now, I promise you will enjoy your time with it!    … Expand
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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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