Polygon.com / 14.06.25

Keep an eye on Planet of Lana 2 the first one was a secret gem of 2023

May 2023 was kind of a big deal. A little ol game called The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (ring any bells?) was released, and everyone was playing it; Tears sold almost 20 million copies in under two months. However, it wasnt the only game that came out that month. While it may not have generated as much buzz at the time, Planet of Lana is one of 2023s best indies and its getting a sequel next year. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle-platformer. You play as Lana as she tries to rescue her best friend and fellow villagers after they were taken by mechanical alien beings. Shes accompanied by a little cat-like creature named Mui (because any game is made better by having a cat in it). Together, they outwit the alien robots in various puzzles on their way to rescuing the villagers. The puzzles arent too difficult, but they still provide a welcome challenge; some require precise execution lest the alien robots grab Lana too. Danger lurks everywhere as there are also native predat...
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