About Planet of Lana
I downloaded Planet of Lana on a whim because the screenshots looked like moving paintings, and I’m so glad I did. This isn’t just another mobile port; it’s a full, heartfelt adventure that I played curled up on my couch. You play as Lana, a girl on a mission to rescue her sister from mysterious machines, and you’re joined by this adorable cat-like creature named Mui. Right from the start, I felt like I was stepping into a living storybook.
Features & Highlights
The art style is the first thing that grabs you. I kept stopping just to look at the backgrounds—they have this beautiful watercolor look, especially in the sunset scenes over the lakes. The story is told without words, just through the environment and Lana’s animations, and I found it surprisingly emotional. The puzzles are the core of the gameplay. They’re not just random block-pushing; they’re woven into the world. For example, I had to figure out how to get Mui to distract a creepy, spider-like robot so I could sneak past, which felt like a genuine moment of teamwork. I also loved hunting for the hidden shrines; finding one tucked away in a cave felt like my own little secret.
User Experience
Playing on my phone was smooth. The touch controls are simple—tap to move, swipe to interact—and they never got in my way during tense moments. I remember one specific puzzle in a forest with hanging vines. I had to time my jumps and then command Mui to pull a lever, and when we finally got it, it was so satisfying. The pacing is perfect for mobile; I could play a chapter in one sitting and feel like I’d accomplished something. The music swells at just the right moments, too, making quiet exploration or a narrow escape feel truly epic.
Pricing
The game is a premium, one-time purchase. I paid $5.99 (it’s normally $8.99, so I caught a sale), and for that price, I got about 5 hours of a complete, ad-free, and incredibly polished experience. Compared to a lot of free-to-play games stuffed with microtransactions, this felt like a steal. You’re paying for art, a solid story, and smart puzzles, not just a time-waster. For me, it was absolutely worth it.
Updates & Support
I played version 1.0.4, which the developer, Playdigious, released to fix some minor bugs reported after the mobile launch. I didn’t encounter any crashes or game-breaking issues myself. From what I’ve seen on their social media, they’re responsive to player feedback on touch control sensitivity, which is good to know. Since it’s a narrative game, I don’t expect constant content updates, but it’s clear they cared about delivering a stable port.
Security & Privacy
I downloaded it directly from the official Apple App Store. The game requires a one-time online check to verify the purchase, but after that, you can play offline. Their privacy policy is straightforward—it collects basic purchase data and crash reports but doesn’t track you across other apps. There are zero ads and no in-app purchases, which is a huge breath of fresh air. I never felt like my data or my attention was being sold.