Planet of Lana II

“Planet of Lana II is a great sequel with more gameplay mechanics, better and more complex puzzles, maintaining the same great art style and sound design.”

“New and improved mechanics, everything feels extremely fluid; swimming and jumping especially stand out; there's a clever edge mechanic where you don't just fall off a ledge, you get an extra half-step in the air before falling, adding flexibility to movement; sometimes puzzles can be solved in unexpected ways, adding a small degree of uncertainty that keeps things interesting.”

“One of the sequel’s greatest strengths is how it expands gameplay while preserving the elegance of the original. There is more mechanical depth, but never at the cost of pacing or accessibility. Interactions feel more nuanced, mechanics built around companionship feel more integrated, and the emotional resonance of that connection feels even stronger.”

“The music and OST was the real highlight, each cutscene uses composed music that fits the emotion, showcasing anger, sadness, or happiness.”

“A gorgeous cinematic soundtrack carries the emotional weight of the narrative, expertly knowing when to swell and when to let the natural ambient winds speak for themselves.”

“The soundtrack once again plays a huge role in shaping the tone, now carrying even greater emotional and cinematic presence.”

“The painterly aesthetic that made the first game so memorable returns, but feels even more refined, with richer lighting, denser detail, smoother animation, and greater environmental depth.”

“As in the first game, the artwork and music are glorious - seriously this is one of the most gorgeous looking games around, with beautiful environments that are highly detailed and wonderfully stylized.”

“The visuals are very pleasing, with detailed environments that feel alive and thoughtfully crafted.”

“The relationship between Lana and Miu is heartwarming, and the narrative evokes emotion and intrigue—something especially impressive given the invented language.”

“Building upon the emotional foundation of the first game, the narrative continues to deliver a powerful experience without needing a single word of dialogue.”

“Not to mention the emotional voice acting of all of the characters, even though they're all speaking a made-up language you can feel every emotion and understand why they are doing or are being told not to do something.”

“The original Planet of Lana was remarkable for its minimalism — a beautifully crafted adventure driven by atmosphere, companionship, and environmental storytelling.”

“The puzzles are thoughtful, the atmosphere is unforgettable, and the soundtrack wraps the whole adventure in pure magic.”

“The music, atmosphere, and quiet moments make it one of those games that stays with you even after the credits roll.”

“Still hilarious that Ilo tries to get her sister to stay anywhere when that kid is saving the planet multiple times over.”

“In my playthrough I had one small bug, which was kinda funny.”

“Minor bugs here and there, like falling through the map into an invisible ocean or Mui jumping back-first and then somehow glitching and falling straight into the water and dying. Nothing critical, game-breaking or annoying, actually both were pretty funny.”

“Perfect performance and no bugs.”

“The game is optimized much better than the first part, it runs like a dream on a Steam Deck.”

“While optimized perfectly for PC, the fluidity of the movement is best experienced with a controller, which enhances the precision of the platforming and puzzle interaction.”

“Also runs great on the Steam Deck.”

“It runs great though and loads equally fast despite this bigger install size.”

“You can finish it in 8 hours, but replay value comes when you start it again after a year to experience the great story.”

“Replay value (7/10): as a puzzle-centric journey, much of the magic lies in the initial discovery.”

“While the desire to revisit this beautiful world is high, replayability is primarily driven by completionists looking to uncover every secret item and achievement hidden within the lush environments.”

“In an era of gaming where reboots and sloppy gameplay loops run rampant, Planet of Lana 2 sets itself apart by doubling down on the foundations of storytelling, puzzle platformer mechanics, and character development.”

“That is not to say though, that Planet of Lana 2 is perfect in every aspect, because it sure has Lana's character development in this game.”

“The use of parallax landscapes creates immense depth, while the simple yet effective character design fits perfectly, especially the adorable Mui.”