Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf Reviews
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is a worthy sequel to the first part, in which the developers addressed their previous mistakes and made the world more vibrant and diverse, while the puzzles gained the right level of complexity and depth.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Planet of Lana 2 delivers a beautiful sequel that further deepens the journey of Lana and Mui. The game features enchanting environments, engaging challenges, and new mechanics that enrich the experience. If you're looking for an immersive adventure with a strong narrative that feels rewarding from start to finish, you'll find exactly that here
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
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, and so the darker story feels right at home as we continue this journey with her, and I’m now left in anticipation of her next chapter.
A good-but-not-great first half holds it back though, as the best platforming puzzles and story revelations are saved for the dramatic finale. If the ending of the game is any indication, we should expect another game in this series. And if the latter half of Planet of Lana II is evidence of the direction of where the gameplay of this series is going, I cannot wait to see that third game.
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 and Mui-based puzzles keeps Lana's journey feeling fresh throughout.
Planet of Lana 2 offered exactly what I wanted from a puzzle-platformer that engages on both an intellectual and emotional level. It’s an upgrade from the first game and one I’d highly recommend to any puzzle-platforming fan.
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.
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.
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 one-of-a-kind world with the utmost confidence and panache. And with best-in-class art direction and arresting musical composition to boot, Lana 2 is more than deserving of a spot on the narrative-platformer Mount Rushmore, right alongside the likes of Inside and Gris.
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 game, an enthralling story with a big mystery at its heart, and a phenomenal soundtrack, Planet of Lana II is a gem of a game that is a must-play for puzzle-platforming fans.
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Review in Italian | Read full review
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 search of a wonderfully touching story about a young girl and her cat creature’s coming-of-age adventure to stand up for what’s right.
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.
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.
With Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf, Wishfully further refines its formula with a certain skill. Featuring more elaborate storytelling, this sequel takes us on a new journey that is as rich in emotion as it is captivating, seducing us with both the beauty of its narrative and the artistic punch it delivers at every turn. Its gameplay improvements are also worth noting, even if a few weaknesses remain in the last third of the adventure. But fortunately, nothing that spoils the experience, from which we still come away with the feeling of having had a great time.
Review in French | Read full review
If we had to define Planet of Lana 2 in one word, it would definitely be "maturity." The same maturity the development team has poured into this work, both in terms of story and gameplay, improving it in every aspect. Ultimately, the series is a little gem because, like its protagonist, it looks to the past with admiration while resolutely aiming for new directions in an adventure that still has much to tell.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Planet of Lana 2 hits many of the same highs and many of the same lows as the original Planet of Lana does.
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, ...
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.