Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf Reviews
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 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.
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.
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.
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, ...
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf will visually impress audiences, but may intimidate just as many with its challenging puzzles.
Solid sequel that expands and improves on the Planet of Lana formula
Lana and her companion Mui are back. They are an effective team once again and must work together to solve the problems facing a beautiful world under threat from machines and slavers. Although the story is longer this time, it ultimately shows that Lana still has room for improvement.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
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 a must-play for fans of the first game.
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.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Planet of Lana II is a very conservative sequel—not in an absolute sense, but in the aspects that "matter." The technical and artistic leap is undeniable, but mechanically there's little interesting evolution for such a small team, and narratively, the strength of the first game becomes an ironic weakness here. It certainly doesn't fall short of the first, in my eyes, but, like Mui with Lana, it's close, faithful.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Planet of Lana 2 improves upon its predecessor in every way, bringing an engaging story to its forefront with puzzles that amaze and excite throughout.
I played the original and didn’t know how they could better it. Amazingly, Planet of Lana II goes one step further. The lore, characters, settings, and puzzles are fascinating, interesting, and a joy to experience. Moreover, the pacing is brilliant, and the core mechanics never outstay their welcome. Accordingly, it is a breath of fresh air, and you must get a copy from the Xbox store!
The peaceful life of Lana and Mui is truncated by an invasion; on a journey as precious as it is relevant, we will have to save both our new adventure companion and our entire community.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Planet of Lana 2 is a beautiful game, with a clear message delivered without softening the edges.
Planet of Lana II triumphs in its world-building as players discover more and more about Lana’s home planet, Novo, and the different factions of people that live there. While I found some of the puzzles to be frustrating, I was so enamored by its story that I found myself wanting to go back for more as soon as the game closed out. Developer Wishfully’s ability to tell a story without any lines of dialogue is unmatched, and if you loved the first Planet of Lana, its sequel is an improvement in almost every way.