La-Mulana
2D action platformer built around cryptic puzzles in ancient ruins
NIGORO · Published by PLAYISM · Released Apr 15, 2013
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 80% of 2,641
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 90% of 10 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 12
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 7 years ago
- Jun 24, 2019
Metacritic: 80/100 (critic reviews)
What is La-Mulana?
This 2D action-adventure platformer takes you through sprawling ancient ruins in search of the Secret Treasure of Life. Explore deeper areas, fight monsters, avoid traps, and solve increasingly difficult puzzles to progress.
For you if...
- +you enjoy exploring sprawling ruins without constant guidance
- +you like taking notes to solve difficult puzzles
- +you want challenging retro-style action and platforming
Not for you if...
- −you prefer clear puzzle hints and straightforward progression
- −you dislike backtracking through large areas
- −you want forgiving combat and fewer traps
What players say
80% of 2,641 reviews are positive · 90% of 10 in the last 30 days
Players praise the music, art, and satisfaction of working through difficult puzzles. They commonly complain that some clues are too obscure to solve without a guide and that movement and combat controls feel awkward.
Screenshots and trailer
La-Mulana system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows XP
- Processor
- Intel® Pentium 4 / 2.0GHz
- Graphics
- DirectX 9.0c compatible card, 128MB of VRAM
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 500 MB HD space
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 64
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Verified
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese, Russian, Spanish - Spain.
Tags
- Metroidvania
- Difficult
- Platformer
- Indie
- Adventure
- Exploration
- Puzzle
- Great Soundtrack
- 2D
- Action
- Retro
- Remake
- Pixel Graphics
- Singleplayer
- Puzzle Platformer
- Side Scroller
Recent updates
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- Dec 26, 2018 · [Kickstarter Update] Thanks for an Awesome Year
1 DLC available.
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