Max Freeman Mills
Push SquareReview: Planet of Lana (PS5) - A Gorgeous, Serene Platform Puzzler
Published 4/16/2024
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+2 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / Android / PC / iOS / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 5/23/2023
Planet of Lana
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.
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- Wishfully
- Publisher
- Thunderful
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Critic avg
78
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
60–90
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 78 across 15 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
Score distribution
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15 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 7%
80–899 reviews · 60%
70–794 reviews · 27%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Roland Ingram
Nintendo LifeReview: Planet Of Lana (Switch) - A Gentle Puzzle-Platformer With Sparkling Presentation
Published 4/16/2024
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Dailey
Gaming NexusPlanet of Lana Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 4/16/2024
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85
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalSam Stewart
Game RantPlanet of Lana Review
Published 6/7/2023
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalChristian Donlan
EurogamerPlanet of Lana review - pace, poise and something more
Published 6/7/2023
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Steighner
COGconnectedPlanet of Lana Review – Painterly Puzzler
Published 6/6/2023
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Wakeling
GameSpotPlanet Of Lana Review - Mutual Dependency
Published 5/24/2023
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralPlanet Of Lana review – inside the limbo of 2023’s prettiest game
Published 5/23/2023
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Score
60
-18 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaniel Bloodworth
Easy AlliesPlanet of Lana - Easy Allies Review - YouTube
Published 5/23/2023
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80
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalGiovanni Colantonio
Digital TrendsPlanet of Lana review: gentle indie adventure is a fitting Zelda companion
Published 5/22/2023
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70
-8 vs critic avg
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