Planet of Lana 2 Review
Release Date: 5/03/2026
Platforms: PS5, PS4, XBOX, NS1-2 & PC
Platform Played On: PS5
Hours Played: 20 (100% Complete)
Score: 8/10
Planet of Lana II continues the cinematic puzzle platformer journey with Lana and her loyal companion Mui, delivering a beautifully crafted adventure that focuses more on atmosphere, storytelling and clever puzzle design than fast-paced platforming. Taking place after the events of the first game, the story explores a deeper mystery hidden within the planet while still being accessible to newcomers who may not have played the original.
One of the first things that stands out is the art direction. The game moves through a variety of stunning environments, from intense green forests to darker industrial locations, snowy mountain peaks and deep underground labs. Each area feels carefully handcrafted, giving the world a strong sense of identity and care. The cinematic presentation remains a core part of the experience, a longer and more emotional sci-fi journey across diverse locations and ancient mysteries. Despite having no spoken dialogue, the story is still easy to follow thanks to strong visual storytelling and a made-up language that helps immerse you in the world without feeling confusing or overly cryptic.
Gameplay leans heavily into its puzzle platformer roots. Movement is intentionally slow and grounded, closer in feel to games like Limbo rather than fast-paced metroidvania titles. Precision platforming is rarely the focus. Instead, most of the challenge comes from solving environmental puzzles and working alongside Mui. You do not directly control Mui, but you can issue commands that allow it to reach higher areas, activate switches and interact with the world in creative ways. This creates a one player co-op feeling where both characters must work together to progress.
The puzzle design is easily one of the strongest aspects of the game. Mechanics feel original and are introduced at a steady pace, keeping the experience fresh without becoming overwhelming. While you will reuse certain ideas throughout the journey, they rarely overstay their welcome before new mechanics are introduced. The overall difficulty remains approachable, making it unlikely that players will need to constantly look up solutions.
The adventure lasts around six to seven hours, which feels like a solid improvement over the first game’s shorter runtime. Each of the seven main chapters offers something visually and mechanically different, helping maintain a strong sense of progression throughout the campaign. There is also zero combat in the traditional sense. Encounters with enemies are more like puzzles themselves, requiring stealth, timing or clever positioning to avoid danger rather than direct confrontation.
Performance is solid across the board, with a stable experience and not a single crash during two full playthroughs. Audio design is clean and well implemented with no noticeable issues, although it remains subtle and never particularly stands out during the adventure.
If there is one small negative, it would be the underwater sections. While they are well implemented compared to many other games and do not become overly tedious, there may be slightly more of these segments than necessary. This is more of a personal nitpick than a major flaw, especially since the mechanics themselves remain smooth and polished.
For completionists, the 100% journey is very straightforward. With only ten collectibles and a useful chapter select feature, everything can be completed in a single playthrough without unnecessary grind. This makes it a relaxing experience for trophy hunters who want a clean and enjoyable platinum run.
Overall, Planet of Lana II is a strong sequel that builds on the foundation of the original with a longer story, refined puzzle mechanics and a world that feels crafted with genuine care. If you enjoyed the first game or atmospheric puzzle platformers similar to Limbo, this is an easy recommendation.
