Planet of Lana

"Gorgeous visuals and a spectacular score elevate an already entertaining puzzle platformer to the same level as some of the genre greats."

"I really enjoyed the narrative and gameplay behind The Planet of Lana with Wishfully successfully drawing me into this wondrous yet dangerous alien world with its characters and story. As a result, you immediately relate to the young protagonist and …"

"The game is great and every aspect of the game is positive. It&s;s not perfect though, having slight issues with the gameplay and story pacing. The good and fun things overwhelm the tiny amount of negative things making this game …"

"Planet of Lana is a profoundly moving title that couples its clever, companion-driven puzzle-solving with an irresistibly gorgeous presentation to create what is, so far, the year&s;s prettiest, heartrending indie."

"While those puzzles may not have been immensely challenging and quick time events will always make me sigh, there’s so much that Wishfully Studios gets right with Planet of Lana that it’s an easy game to recommend. The amount of …"

"A beautifully crafted side-scroller with a restless puzzle imagination."

"Planet of Lana is a wonderful puzzler with visuals that will leave you in awe, along with a stunning soundtrack and plenty of challenges."

"Artistically delightful and with a soundtrack signed by Takeshi Furukawa, Planet of Lana confirms itself as a narrative adventure of excellent quality."

"Planet of Lana portrays a rich world, full of puzzles, companionship, and beautiful scenery."

"Despite a few superfluous sections and a very simplified platforming component, Planet of Lana offers engrossing and complex puzzles and a truly noteworthy mix of atmosphere and art direction."

"Planet of Lana today is a title that you have to play in this 2023, short, it may be, but an experience that will amaze you from beginning to end and leave you with a smile. In addition, it is …"

"Planet of Lana makes up for some repetitive 2D puzzling with a gorgeous art style and a good-natured tone."

""There&s;s an undercurrent of mystery to the planet that I find myself wanting to bring to the surface""

"Planet of Lana is a joy to behold, having been crafted with aplomb by a team of artistic and musical virtuosos. The gameplay itself is nothing you haven&s;t seen from other side-scrolling puzzlers, but it gives a wide berth to …"

"Far from the most inventive or unique take on the puzzle-platformer formula, Planet of Lana mitigates its relatively-safe gameplay with a striking visual style and a surprisingly compelling use of music alongside."

"Planet of Lana is a perfectly fine, if strangely unambitious, cinematic platformer, hitting all the right notes without writing a new song."

"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."

"Studio Ghibli fans can also relish in the artwork and storyline of Planet of Lana, given that Wishfully co-founder took inspiration from the critically-acclaimed Spirited Away, amongst other films. At its core, it truly does feel like you are in …"

"With its closest inspirations at the forefront (Playdead &a; Studio Ghibil), Wishfully&s;s debut makes great strides in honoring them both, despite also retreating back to safe design tropes too often."

"While I would have liked gameplay to have more bite and variety, Planet of Lana is still an enjoyable and beautiful romp. The art direction and main jingle are likely the only things that will stick with me in the …"

"Experienced platformer and puzzle game players will have seen Planet of Lana’s mechanics before, maybe executed with more style or depth. What they won’t have seen is art quite as affecting or heard music that’s so in sync with the …"

"It might not end up matching the influence of Limbo or the perfectly-judged arc of Inside, but Planet of Lana is a welcome addition to the side-scroller genre on PlayStation regardless. It looks amazing, sounds great, and tells a nice …"

"Planet of Lana is a delightful puzzle platformer that hits that sweet spot in more ways than one. It’s not too challenging nor too simple, and though it could have delivered endless levels of similar ideas, it only takes enough …"

"Planet of Lana is a vibrant and vivid dreamscape. From luscious greens to bright blues, it&s;s very clear how important art is in a game like this. Some issues hold the title back, such as a lack of checkpoints leading …"

"Planet of Lana is a moving and intense videogame, capable of telling a story through images and delicates situations. Strengthened by a fluid and well-amalgamated gameplay, it offers always different and well-balanced puzzles. Must have absolutely."

"Planet of Lana was a game that promised a lot because of its visuals, but I couldn&s;t get what I wanted in terms of gameplay and story."

"With its gorgeous looks, intriguing universe and well executed companion mechanic, Planet of Lana easily charms the player into partaking in its adventure."

"Planet of Lana is an incredible journey. It&s;s a down-to-earth traipse through a unique but endearing off-world setting, with tight pacing and excellent presentation underscoring a tale of camaraderie and familial devotion. Whether it&s;s the incredible visuals or the stellar …"

"Planet of Lana&s;s vibrant hand-painted art style draws you into a story about working together to overcome insurmountable odds."

"Planet of Lana intelligently combines elements of classic cinematic platformers to make something distinctive and characterful. For a tight five hours or so, it keeps up the pace, with very few taxing puzzles or tricky action segments to slow progress. …"

"Planet of Lana is a rare game. It&s;s a clean, tight experience, that manages to tell a charming, if simple, story in its short runtime. The hand-drawn illustrations are truly works of great talent, bringing a gorgeous, nearly surreal ambiance …"

"Planet of Lana is a captivating adventure with a wonderful art direction. The first half of the game works way better than the latter, when some of the ideas in its level design feels a little redundant, but the game …"

"Planet of Lana looks and sounds as wonderful as its original reveal promised. While it doesn&s;t redefine the adventure platformer, the adorable partnership between Lana and Mui, the gorgeous art direction and sweeping soundtrack make this well worth experiencing."