La-Mulana (2012)

Developer: GR3 Project, Nigoro
Publisher: Rising Star Games, NIS America, EnjoyUp Games, Asterizm Corporation
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Platform, Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 16 player ratings
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A patient archaeological crawl through a vast ruin where every riddle and trap demands careful thought before reward.

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About

La-Mulana is the “Ruins Exploration Archaeological action game” in which the player seek the “Anthropo-origin”, sleeps in the Huge Ruin La-Mulana, which is said the beginning of whole the civilizations. Various types of traps for blocking infiltrators are awaiting inside the ruins, and sentinel-monsters are roaming about. Target the deepest point of the ruins by figuring out riddles, putting off the monsters and deactivating the traps. The way to the goal will be extraordinary, more complex riddles will be waiting for you as you come deeper point. Handle Professor Lemeza to find out the Anthropo-origin!

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