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La-Mulana (Remake) (PC)

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Developer: Nigoro
Publisher: Asterizm Co., Ltd
Game Details: Will you fall prey to deadly traps or unravel the secrets of LA-MULANA? LA-MULANA is an
Will you fall prey to deadly traps or unravel the secrets of LA-MULANA?

LA-MULANA is an "Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game" in which you search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the "Secret Treasure of Life" - which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of "LA-MULANA" and is said to be the beginning of all civilization. Apart from the plethora of traps lying in wait to stop intruders, there are also monsters on the prowl, protecting the ruins.Will you fall prey to deadly traps or unravel the secrets of LA-MULANA?

LA-MULANA is an "Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game" in which you search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the "Secret Treasure of Life" - which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of "LA-MULANA" and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.

Apart from the plethora of traps lying in wait to stop intruders, there are also monsters on the prowl, protecting the ruins.

Head for the innermost depths of the ruins while solving a variety of mysteries, fending off monsters, and disarming traps.… Expand
Developer: Nigoro
Publisher: Asterizm Co., Ltd
Genre(s): Action Platformer 2D
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Critic Reviews
(9)
80
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
8 Positive Ratings 88%
1 Mixed Ratings 11%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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Everyeye.it
Jul 29, 2012
"La Mulana is a gem of pure gameplay, based on exploration and old-school action. It may not appeal to everyone, for its formula and for its challenging difficulty, but those looking for a solid action adventure in 2D gloriousness should look no further." ... Read full review
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Pelit (Finland)
Nov 15, 2012
"An extremely well thought-out metroidvania. While its fiendishly obscure puzzles are a source of endless frustration, hardcore fans of the genre are in for a treat. For others it may border on the unbeatable, so best prepare well! [Nov 2012]"
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4Players.de
Nov 9, 2012
"Behind the dusty retro-facade hides an arduous adventure that calls for brains as much as for sleight of hand."
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Destructoid
Aug 2, 2012
"Beyond the seemingly insurmountable wall of challenge, La-Mulana is a brilliant title that exceeds in just about every category. Art, music, breadth of content, game length -- La-Mulana gets the highest marks. But there's simply no denying that the difficulty, as fair as Nigoro purports it to be, is a major deterrent." ... Read full review
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Hardcore Gamer
Nov 6, 2012
"What makes La Mulana work is the way all its elements come together. It's never about straight combat, or platforming, or even puzzle solving, but rather a combination of the three at all times. " ... Read full review
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games(TM)
Sep 17, 2012
"There's a lot to admire in La-Mulana. After struggling to hit Western shores in its WiiWare incarnation for years, it's a treat to finally be able to play it. Actually, it's not a treat. It's a nightmare. But if the success of Dark Souls has proven anything, it's that there's a world of people out there who just want to be punished." ... Read full review
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Digital Spy
Apr 29, 2013
"La-Mulana won't appeal to the more casual players. Instead, it's for those who are masochistic with a fondness for 'Metroidvania' games - but even then, a high level of patience is required to get the most enjoyment out of this indie title." ... Read full review
User Reviews
(24)
7.1
User Score Mixed or average reviews
48 Positive Ratings 64%
9 Mixed Ratings 12%
17 Negative Ratings 22%
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rhysdog
Nov 8, 2018
its really good, but the puzzles can be fairly obtuse, and it is EXTREMELY big and open ended, so you can very easily get lost. while iits really good, but the puzzles can be fairly obtuse, and it is EXTREMELY big and open ended, so you can very easily get lost. while i absolutely love it, many people may not. combat can be pretty hard at times, but is fairly hard… Expand
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Envirobear2000
Jun 27, 2014
An amazing game. People who think this has bad controls are crazy. It just has a characteristic jump, is all. The unique jump is used forAn amazing game. People who think this has bad controls are crazy. It just has a characteristic jump, is all. The unique jump is used for puzzles and is very easy once you get used to it. Just like Castlevania's and Super Metroid's (and Ghosts 'n' Goblins') slightly awkward jump, it really does not diminish from gameplay - it just makes it different.

Everything about this game is amazingly designed. Great controls, great music, great graphics, and most of all, the puzzles. This game has an amazing sense of explorations, paralleled by none (except maybe Super Metroid) and it has a very unique style of environmental puzzle solving.

I really don't want to waffle on too much at the moment, but suffice to say I think this is probably one of the pinnacles of game design as it currently exists. Must play. Requires a bit of patience, sure, but truly a must play.… Expand
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Melopahn
Nov 5, 2012
As others have said this game is Hard. Any person who is used to the typical hand holding game of today's age will be unable to handle thisAs others have said this game is Hard. Any person who is used to the typical hand holding game of today's age will be unable to handle this game. The puzzle clues are cryptic and the user will have to learn a new culture and language very slowly as they divulge deeper into the depths of the ancient ruins. The difficulty is capable of being made even more brutal through an optional hard mode for the truly masochistic. It has been many years since I played a game as challenging, engaging, and rewarding as this game. Easily my favorite game of this decade.… Expand
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Omega_
Apr 22, 2015
La-Mulana is an excellent throwback to the MSX games from the mid 1980's. Though the controls may get hard to get used too, the game has aLa-Mulana is an excellent throwback to the MSX games from the mid 1980's. Though the controls may get hard to get used too, the game has a learning curve and physics from the first three Castlevania games made by Konami. The La-Mulana's puzzles are not for the casual-type of gamers and many of those who play the game for the first time may want to save screenshots of rooms and tablets found in the ruins to help you get clues for some of the more obscure puzzles. But, other than that the game is extremely difficult for those not with a mindset of a 'metroidvania' dungeon crawler with physics from the 8-bit era of games. La-Mulana is recommended for those who like a good challenge that pays off in the end… Expand
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x2495iiii
Jan 23, 2014
One of the best terrible games I've ever played. It's got great artwork, fun (though repetitive and quickly irritating) music, and a niceOne of the best terrible games I've ever played. It's got great artwork, fun (though repetitive and quickly irritating) music, and a nice nostalgic feel to it, but the gampelay is gimped by ridiculously antiquated concepts like infinitely respawning enemies, severe backwards recoil when hit, and worst of all, no mid-air motion. If you fall through a trap door, your controls are locked until you hit the ground. Honestly, I wanted to like this game. It's so charming it's almost difficult not to. But after the millionth time I failed to beat a boss that would have been easy if not for the rocks that fall and knock you back a quarter of the screen, I couldn't deal with it anymore. I wish the game followed its own advice and made me jump in my seat, instead of making me lean forward in my seat to turn it off.… Expand
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ultraviper
Sep 24, 2013
Unplayable controls. Movements easily lag a half second behind inputs. In midair it's even worse. Can't jump onto OR off of ladders. Can onlyUnplayable controls. Movements easily lag a half second behind inputs. In midair it's even worse. Can't jump onto OR off of ladders. Can only attack directly in front of you. I'm all for difficult games but not when the difficulty stems from not being able to move your character properly.… Expand
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Spazer
Mar 28, 2016
A game totally wasted by such a horrible gameplay, I mean jump inertia is terrible. This is unacceptable for this genre. This is a joke, aA game totally wasted by such a horrible gameplay, I mean jump inertia is terrible. This is unacceptable for this genre. This is a joke, a real joke.
No gameplay= no intesrest at all !
Don't waste your money...… Expand
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