Microsoft continues to expand its Xbox Game Pass library, with a new highly-rated title recently joining the service. Subscribers can now dive into Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, the much-anticipated sequel.
The game is accessible via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, available across Xbox Series X/S, PC, and mobile devices through cloud streaming. It’s also playable on the Xbox portable console.
This project builds upon the foundations of the critically acclaimed 2023 adventure platformer, Planet of Lana. In this new installment, players once again embark on a captivating sci-fi journey alongside the protagonist Lana and her loyal companion Mui. Their quest involves exploring fresh, vibrant locales, solving intricate environmental puzzles, unraveling the world’s deepest mysteries, and confronting formidable threats that jeopardize their home planet. Developers have focused on a truly cinematic presentation, weaving the narrative through stunning animation, an evocative musical score, and the rich emotions of its characters.
Initial critical reception has been exceptionally strong, with Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf achieving an impressive score of 84% on Opencritic.
Journalists have particularly praised the game’s distinctive artistic style, its deeply emotional storyline, and the intelligently designed puzzles that further develop ideas introduced in the original. Critics also highlighted the expanded and more varied gameplay mechanics, alongside the evolving and endearing relationship between Lana and Mui. Many reviewers have described the game as a more expansive and ambitious continuation that elevates nearly every aspect of its predecessor.