The Sherlock-esque Mr Fox is possessed by a demon, allowing him to traverse a limbo world based on the memories of others. Metroidvanias are ten a penny these days, as are Lovecraftian adventures, but The Last Case of Benedict Fox has the potential to rise above those overly-familiar influences. Watch on YouTube The Last Case of Benedict Fox's gameplay trailer. There's plenty of mystery left to uncover in Planet of Lana but I absolutely cannot wait to find out more. The swamp area explored in this slice of gameplay also featured creaking and immersive sound design that gave way to that sumptuous orchestrated score. The animation of the cat-companion is particularly adorable: the way it curiously dipped a toe into water before shuffling away was very cute. Hand painted and beautifully animated, there's more than a hint of Studio Ghibli - indeed, Spirited Away is a touchstone of tonality, as well as games like Limbo and Inside. More complex puzzles await as the pair explore further and discover the mystery of an army of machines that invaded the tranquil fishing village Lana once resided in. The segment I saw involved the more nimble Lana creating pathways for her companion who's afraid of water, but has the ability to hypnotise other creatures to control them - here raising and lowering the water levels. Then there's the companion-based puzzle gameplay, which sees the titular Lana exploring a strange planet alongside her cat-like companion. It even has a score from The Last Guardian composer Takeshi Furukawa. I'm a big fan of Fumito Ueda's work, and Planet of Lana - from Swedish developer Wishfully - is clearly inspired by those titles. Watch on YouTube Planet of Lana's Day of the Devs 2022 gameplay reveal.Īlready spotted at previous showcase events, Planet of Lana is a game I'm very excited to see more of.
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