Summary
- Release Year: 2018
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle
- Platforms: Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Developers: Nigoro
- Publishers: NIS America, PLAYISM
La-Mulana 2: A Masterful Metroidvania That Will Challenge Your Mind and Reflexes
La-Mulana 2 is a Metroidvania game developed by Japanese studio Nigoro and published by Active Gaming Media. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch in 2018. The game is a prequel to the original La-Mulana, and follows the adventures of Lumisa Kosugi, a young woman who is searching for the entrance to the ruins of Eg-Lana, which is rumored to be the source of recent monster appearances.
La-Mulana 2 is a massive game, with a world that is over four times larger than the original game. The world is divided into a variety of areas, each with its own unique enemies, puzzles, and secrets. Players will need to explore every nook and cranny of the game world in order to find all of the hidden items and secrets.
One of the things that makes La-Mulana 2 so challenging is its difficulty. The game is unforgiving, and players will need to be prepared to die often. However, the game is also fair, and players will always feel like they are making progress, even when they are stuck.
The combat in La-Mulana 2 is fast-paced and challenging. Players will need to use a variety of weapons and items to defeat the game’s many enemies. The game also features a number of challenging boss battles, which will require players to learn the bosses’ attack patterns and develop strategies to defeat them.
In addition to its challenging combat, La-Mulana 2 also features a number of puzzles. The puzzles in the game are varied and challenging, and players will need to use their wits to solve them. The puzzles are also integrated into the game’s world, and players will often need to use the environment to solve them.
La-Mulana 2 is a beautiful game, with detailed pixel art and atmospheric music. The game’s world is full of secrets and mysteries, and players will be rewarded for their exploration. The game also features a number of memorable characters, who will help Lumisa on her quest.
Overall, La-Mulana 2 is a masterful Metroidvania that will challenge your mind and reflexes. With its huge world, challenging bosses, and clever puzzles, it’s a must-play for fans of the genre.
Key Features:
- A huge world to explore, with over four times the content of the original game
- Challenging combat that will require you to use a variety of weapons and items
- Clever puzzles that are integrated into the game’s world
- Beautiful pixel art and atmospheric music
- Memorable characters who will help you on your quest
Pros:
- Huge and detailed world
- Challenging combat
- Clever puzzles
- Beautiful pixel art and music
- Memorable characters
Cons:
- High difficulty level
- Some puzzles can be frustrating
Score:
8.5/10
Review Score
8.5/10
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