Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf Reviews
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.
Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf isn't a massive leap in terms of storytelling, and the core puzzle-platforming gameplay remains. However, it's still a well-rounded experience with appreciable characters.
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.
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf will visually impress audiences, but may intimidate just as many with its challenging puzzles.
Wishfully's sequel may top the original in specific respects, but scattershot vision & execution translates to something less than the sum of its parts.
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 difficulty.
It's not better than the first one, but overall it's a good game. It's suitable for jumping into the series at any point, and I can't let you miss the chance to see and play as Mui!
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Children of the Leaf does go through familiar motions and it isn’t quite as ambitious as a sequel ought to be, but just like the first outing it will leave an emotional imprint. There’s always room for modest indie games, especially ones as elegant as Planet of Lana, even if this follow-up doesn’t vastly change the established.
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. Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is a good sequel that still impresses with its atmosphere, even as some of its new gameplay ideas don’t fully deliver.
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.
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf lets us fall in love with Lana and Mui all over again. While it doesn't add much new compared to the first game, its small improvements, breathtaking world, and a story that says so much with so little make it a delight.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
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
I had such a lovely time playing through the puzzling scenarios within Planet of Lana II that I know I'll still think fondly back on it for years. 🐈
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.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
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.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
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, this sequel chooses to grow alongside its characters: it expands the world, deepens its conflicts, and finally provides answers that the first game intentionally left unresolved. I’ll leave the ending spoiler-free: you’ll decide for yourselves whether it delivers. The influence of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli is not merely aesthetic, but also ethical and philosophical. The relationship between Lana and Mui also evolves very effectively. Mui is no longer simply an ally found by chance; it now has its own story and reason for existing. And it is precisely when narrative and gameplay mechanics intertwine that Planet of Lana 2 truly shines. Planet of Lana 2 is not a perfect game. The opening section is too slow, and for several hours I genuinely feared I was facing little more than “more of the same.” Some environmental puzzles are more cumbersome than truly clever, and the stiffness of movement and jumping remains a limitation, especially during the more intense sequences. Still, overall, Planet of Lana 2 feels like a strong sequel with something meaningful to say and a real desire to expand its narrative universe. Anyone who loved the first game should absolutely play it, especially because they will finally find the answers they were looking for.
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 all holding our breaths for yet another instalment, but returning players won’t be disappointed by what’s on offer here. Reuniting with Lana and Mui is a treat, and I hope we all get the chance to do it again.
Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf proves that you don’t need a hundred hours of filler to create a masterpiece because it delivers pure handcrafted magic instead. It takes everything that worked in the first game, like the Ghibli-style art and that deep, silent storytelling and dials it up to eleven with smarter puzzles and a much more reactive orchestral score.