"Lanaaaaaaaaaaaaaa" - Sterling Archer
Planet of Lana is a decent game. It's relaxing to play, has a neat story, and excels in its cinematic 2.5D visual design. The moments in this game where the platforming in the foreground is supporting by the spectacle of the events in the background are where Planet of Lana shines.
Unfortunately in its actual mechanics of puzzle-platforming and stealth, Planet of Lana doesn't match the highs of its more traditional artistic merits. The game rolls out classics such as: pushing a box to use as a platform, standing on a button to raise a bridge, and waiting for an enemy to turn around so you can sneak past. It's not every puzzle, but in what is a fairly short 3-4hr game even a handful of mediocre puzzles can occupy a decent chunk of playtime.
It's certainly not a bad game. The platforming is solid, the little feline friend is a worthy companion - and the feel of the world, and intrigue of the underlying story are enough to keep you playing and I was satisfied with the conclusion. If you want something relaxing, slower, and cinematic - this is well worth playing. But if you're desperate for clever puzzle-platforming or snappy gameplay.. this isn't the planet for you.
Planet of Lana is a decent game. It's relaxing to play, has a neat story, and excels in its cinematic 2.5D visual design. The moments in this game where the platforming in the foreground is supporting by the spectacle of the events in the background are where Planet of Lana shines.
Unfortunately in its actual mechanics of puzzle-platforming and stealth, Planet of Lana doesn't match the highs of its more traditional artistic merits. The game rolls out classics such as: pushing a box to use as a platform, standing on a button to raise a bridge, and waiting for an enemy to turn around so you can sneak past. It's not every puzzle, but in what is a fairly short 3-4hr game even a handful of mediocre puzzles can occupy a decent chunk of playtime.
It's certainly not a bad game. The platforming is solid, the little feline friend is a worthy companion - and the feel of the world, and intrigue of the underlying story are enough to keep you playing and I was satisfied with the conclusion. If you want something relaxing, slower, and cinematic - this is well worth playing. But if you're desperate for clever puzzle-platforming or snappy gameplay.. this isn't the planet for you.