Wishfully·Released May 23, 2023·Single player
A young girl and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies.
It might not end up matching the influence of Limbo or the perfectly-judged arc of Inside, but Planet of Lana is a welcome addition to the side-scroller genre on PlayStation regardless. It looks amazing, sounds great, and tells a nice succinct story.
Planet of Lana intelligently combines elements of classic cinematic platformers to make something distinctive and characterful. For a tight five hours or so, it keeps up the pace, with very few taxing puzzles or tricky action segments to slow progress. Leaning into easier gameplay in favour of visual and auditory spectacle, it looks the part and runs consistently well. It's a treat for the long-suffering cinematic platforming fan – perhaps even destined to join that short list of classics.
Planet of Lana review - a beautifully crafted side-scroller
Planet of Lana's vibrant hand-painted art style draws you into a story about working together to overcome insurmountable odds.
Wishfully delivers a beautiful cinematic adventure full of mystery, suspense, and charm. With stunning hand-painted backdrops, an enchanting musical score, and characters you care for, the companion-based mechanics and bond between Lana and Mui make this one very special…
Planet of Lana boasts a gorgeous presentation, but trekking through this strange world doesn’t always inspire the same awe.
An action-packed, story-rich adventure across a wonderful sci-fi landscape, but Planet Of Lana's slightly saggy middle just stops short of achieving greatness.
