2023-05-25 10:00:00
The survival of our protagonist contrasts with the beauty that we will contemplate in Planet of Lana
A few years ago I remember seeing the first trailer for Planet of Lana. Like many of us, that sequence in the desert watching a girl escape from some machines captivated us. Without any kind of context, nor expression nor even a dialogue. Only the artistic beauty that overflowed from the screen and a proposal that invited to know more. From that moment, I knew that I wanted to have the game in my hands, and I am not mistaken in saying that it has been one of the most pleasant experiences that I have been able to have this year. And right now I tell you the reasons.
Protect your faithful companion
Wishfully y Thunderful Publishing They are in charge of bringing us to our consoles Planet of Lana. In this story we will control a girl who lives peacefully in her town until she some strange creatures land on our planet. These metallic beings kidnap the entire town, leaving a most desolate landscape. So, in a forced way, we will be involved in a journey in search of our neighbors and relatives in all kinds of locations.
Luckily, in this adventure we will not be completely alone. Shortly after advancing on our journey we will meet Miu, a nice little animal with whom we will cooperate to solve the puzzles that we meet Miu will not only be able to jump to places inaccessible to us, but he will be able to reach ropes, distract enemies and activate buttons that are out of our reach. Of course, sometimes we will also have to help our companion in fatigues, especially in places where water is abundant. All this based on commands that are executed in a very simple way to understand.
the queen of confusion
This symbiosis between the two protagonists makes Planet of Lana a title where puzzles take on special importance. As a good planet foreign to ours, there will be unusual phenomena that we will have to assimilate as we progress in the adventure. For example, there are some plants that will activate if Miu stands near a moss. There will be a certain type of flora capable of draining the water from a pond, and of course, we will have to face the strange creatures that threaten to eradicate all forms of human life.
These moments with the alien machines will also be puzzles… although stealth pays special attention here. In order not to be seen by these kinds of robots, we will have to move through the grass or look for blind spots that are inaccessible to their camera. Sometimes we will have to use our pet as a lure, and even in more advanced moments of the game, we can do other types of actions with a bracelet (no, I’m not going to say what it is so you can discover it for yourselves).
planet of biomes
Planet of Lana could be a perfect mix between works like Limbo, Another World and any anime developed by studio Ghibli. This mixture of puzzles, persecutions against enemies much stronger than us and a superb artistic section are the causes of which we remain entranced watching television. In addition, despite a constant repetition of mechanics, He always manages to offer something new that invites us to go a little further. And another little more. And so until you spend hours without realizing it. It is true that Missed some moment of action like the first trailer that we saw in its presentation to the whole world, but it is replaced by other virtues such as a dreamy planet full of color.
welcome to an alien odyssey
If there is something that attracts the attention of Planet of Lana above all else, it is its artistic work. There is no need to recreate faceted faces with millions of expressions. Nor do we need particles of all kinds that invade our visual field. The graphic virtue of this game is achieved thanks to some very beautiful, radiant and constantly evolving settings. We will visit from forests, swamps, ruined cities and even deserts. Each of them with its peculiarities and characteristics.
Whisfull has been able to offer an extra contribution in this visual aspect. There are moments where lighting is special. The sunsets and sunrises, the shots where the camera moves away and we see the stars, the change of tones and filters, the moments in the caves… The magic of the game lies in being able to convey many emotions without having a single dialogue involved. And that is very difficult to achieve. It is true that music also helps (and a lot) to create that atmosphere, and it is that the compositions that we will be listening to have no waste.
Conclusion of Planet of Lana
Wishfully and Thunderful Publishing want us to vibrate, get excited and break our heads with the puzzles and experiences that we will find in their latest adventure. Planet of Lana no longer simply enters with its superb artistic section, but also does so for a very well spun story, its protagonists and for all the situations they will face. A small and at the same time great independent proposal that can be completed in a matter of 4-5 hours, but that leaves a good taste in the mouth at all times. If you are also a member of Xbox Game Pass, you no longer have an excuse, since it is available on the service from the day of its launch. Ready to find out what happens on this mysterious planet?
Planet of Lana
19.99€
Pros
- Beautiful from start to finish
- The puzzles with our friend do not become repetitive
- On Xbox Game Pass from launch day
Cons
- Missing moving parts…
- If you don’t like puzzles it can be a bit uphill
- Commands to Miu are sometimes a bit crude
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