Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf

"Overall, this is a larger, more ambitious take on the universe that doesn’t explicitly resolve all the issues surrounding trial-and-error, yet it’s set to stun both fans of the first game who were hungry for more while dazzling newcomers in …"

"Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is a supremely assured offering that is better than its predecessor in virtually every way, layering just enough mechanical depth on top while never losing sight of the beating heart underneath."

"I had such a lovely time playing through the puzzling scenarios within Planet of Lana II that I know I&s;ll still think fondly back on it for years. 🐈"

"The adorable duo Lana and Mui embark on a new adventure filled with danger and puzzles. Too bad the latter become a little too repetitive in the end."

"Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf delivers emotional gravitas through its gorgeous world, expressive characters, and moving soundtrack. Rich gameplay and clever puzzles cement its place along the best platformers of its kind."

"Despite not overhauling the companion-led gameplay at the core of Planet of Lana, this sequel does a tremendous job at expanding its universe, giving greater depth to its characters, and delivering another gorgeous, cinematic adventure that tugs at the heartstrings."

"The title’s voice acting is impressive, and I appreciate the effort to offer more biome variety, even if Lana’s animations aren’t always great. Anyone who loves the protagonists and the immersive use of an alien language should play the sequel. …"

"More dynamic, more mature, and visually dazzling, Children of the Leaf proves Lana and Mui still have plenty to tell, even when language remains silence."

"Gameplay improvements elevate the adventure, introducing greater puzzle variety and tense cinematic sequences that complement one another perfectly. Though relatively short, it’s a stunning journey that will resonate long after the credits roll."

""Planet of Lana 2 does almost everything better than the original which was an enjoyable game in its own right.""

"Planet of Lana 2 hits many of the same highs and many of the same lows as the original Planet of Lana does."

"Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is a story driven puzzle platformer that focuses on atmosphere and character connection. The puzzles are varied but generally easy, keeping the experience smooth and well-paced. While it&s;s polished and engaging, its …"

"Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is a new all-time favourite of mine. It’s a near-perfect package, offering a moving and captivating adventure infused with solid platforming and smart, varied puzzle design. Its cliffhanger ending may have us …"

"A visually intoxicating journey across an alien world, as full of cute critters as it is murderous robots. Planet of Lana 2 builds on the original game with a wider scope and worthwhile mechanical changes. The mix of stealth, platforming …"

"Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf will visually impress audiences, but may intimidate just as many with its challenging puzzles."

"A gorgeous cinematic puzzling adventure, Planet of Lana 2 features perfectly pitched puzzles, a moving narrative, charming characters and stunning visuals that will live long in your memory after finishing it."

"Wishfully&s;s sequel may top the original in specific respects, but scattershot vision &a; execution translates to something less than the sum of its parts."

"Planet of Lana 2 is one of those sequels that does not simply add more content, but genuinely tries to justify its own existence. While the first game focused heavily on mystery, atmosphere, and the relationship between Lana and Mui, …"

"It raises the bar when it comes to puzzles and challenges, while giving us some much-anticipated answers as to where Mui came from and the more technologically advanced society that existed in the ancient past. Lana is more grown-up here, …"

"Plant of Lana II is the success we suspected it would be. A brilliantly told tale combines with stunning visuals, cracking gameplay mechanics, intriguing puzzles and a soundtrack to die for. But it lacks wow moments and any sense of …"

"A beautiful looking 2D side-scrolling puzzle game whose lack of challenge and regularly recycled mechanics prove disappointingly bland, with no significant improvements over the original."

"Planet of Lana 2 won’t tickle the dopamine centers of your gamer brain, but there’s a very strong chance it will pull on your heartstrings. More than this, it will engage your imagination like few other games can, presenting its …"

"It&s;s not better than the first one, but overall it&s;s a good game. It&s;s suitable for jumping into the series at any point, and I can&s;t let you miss the chance to see and play as Mui!"

"Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf isn&s;t a massive leap in terms of storytelling, and the core puzzle-platforming gameplay remains. However, it&s;s still a well-rounded experience with appreciable characters."

"Lana finds herself in yet more trouble in Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf, a game which proves to be a bigger, bolder sequel with more gameplay variety. Needless to say, it&s;s a must-play for fans of the …"

"Released in 2023, Planet of Lana is a cinematic side-scrolling puzzle platformer. Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf is, of course, the sequel, ..."

"Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is a fantastic sequel that confidently builds on its predecessor with smarter, more complex puzzles and expanded abilities for both Lana and Mui. Combined with the gorgeous Ghibli-like visuals of the first …"

"Planet of Lana II takes everything that worked best in the first game, introduces several new ideas, and allows us to learn much more not only about the planet itself, but also about our companion Mui."