Planet Of Lana EGX Preview - A World I Can't Wait To Explore
Planet of Lana immediately caught my attention when Ifirst saw it at Summer Game Fest 2021. Beautiful bright graphics with a hand painted artstyle, tranquil music, puzzle-solving mechanics, and of course, that adorable little blobby monkey-dog thingy. I don’t know what it is, but I know I would die for it already.
I recently had the chance to get better acquainted with the game at EGX. It’s billed as Limbo meets Studio Ghibli, and it’s not hard to see why. I found myself having to navigate a stunning 2.5D world while solving puzzles with the help of my mysterious little companion.
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There is depth to the world around you. One of the most striking visual qualities was the stark contrast between the bright plains and the shadowed forest areas, where small fragments of sunlight filter into the gloom. The environment you find yourself in is very much alive, filled with little sprites that lurk and watch you as you progress, strange mechanical creatures cross your path, and all have that quintessential Ghibli-esque vibe about them.
The gameplay is companion-based, so you must work with your little monkey friend to overcome whatever blocks your path. Things start pretty simply, but as you delve deeper into this intriguing planet, the puzzles become more complex, and you must learn new mechanics and strategies to survive. Some sections require stealth, while others make you rely on your reflexes. One wrong move and you might find you or your little buddy meet a grisly end.
One particular puzzle that stumped me involved trying to get from one side of the screen to the other — there was a ledge on either side and a lower area in the middle of the screen with a rock. The gap
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