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Studio Ghibli-inspired platformer Planet Of Lana comes to PC and Game Pass on May 23rdWith scary robot spiders and a cute monkeycat pet
With scary robot spiders and a cute monkeycat pet
Wishfully’s scenic platformerPlanet Of Lanahas received a fast-approaching release date: May 23rd. Planet Of Lana has been on the RPS Hivemind’s radar since itsannouncementthanks to its hand-painted art, evocative soundtrack, and comparisons to Ori andInside- two excellentplatformersin their own right. The newest trailer (embedded below) is just an extra treat.
Planet of Lana - Official Release Date Trailer 2023Watch on YouTube
Planet of Lana - Official Release Date Trailer 2023
Pitched as an “Off-Earth Odyssey”, this puzzle platformer follows the titular Lana as mechanical menaces land on her planet and kidnap her sister. Along with your monkeycat pet Mui, you’ll do plenty of jumping across the dunes, forests, and caves of this alien world, in order to find your lost sibling.
The main point of focus, though, is the central relationship between girl and beast. Or girl and petite pet. You’ll need to solve puzzles and sneak past the aggressive robots in tandem with Mui, making the adventure somewhat of a two-hander. Reactive animal companions in games are probably the easiest way to pull on the old heartstrings, so hopefully there’s no Old Yeller-type ending here.
Katharinespoke with developer Wishfullya couple of months ago where creative director Adam Stjärnljus explained the Studio Ghibli influences: “That’s been kind of like a guiding star from the beginning in terms of tonality with this serious, emotional story, but [also] still, like, a fun quirkiness to it.” The rest of the demo she saw sounds like it captured that balance of drama and playfulness, too.
Planet Of Lana will be available on PC viaSteamand Game Pass on May 23rd. (Also, since when did May begin!?)
