NIS America has announced that La-Mulana 1 & 2 is headed to Nintendo Switch next year, and there's a brand new trailer up above to prove it.
La-Mulana is a brutal platforming adventure game heavily inspired by the MSX system. A remake of the original game actually arrived on Wiiware a few years back - and it was excellent - so news of a La-Mulana 2 was music to our ears when it was first confirmed for Switch last year.
The series' debut on Nintendo's latest console should be better than we thought, though, as both games are headed to the system in one package. Here's some PR to give you more details on both titles:
About LA-MULANA 1: Your destiny awaits in La-Mulana! Take control of archaeologist Lemeza Kosugi and navigate through puzzles, traps, and deadly Guardians in order to claim the Secret Treasure of Life. You'll need sharp wits, quick reflexes, and most importantly, all the courage you can muster. Will you succeed in unraveling the secrets of La-Mulana, or will you fall victim to the dangers that surround you?
About LA-MULANA 2: Renowned archaeologist Lemeza Kosugi has gone missing, and only his daughter Lumisa can find him! Enter Eg-Lana, an upside-down version of the legendary ruins of La-Mulana. Think fast, act fast, and whip hard in order to overcome dangerous traps and elaborate puzzles in your quest to uncover unfathomable secrets. What will you find at the end of your journey: triumph, or defeat?
Key Features:
- It Belongs in a Museum!: Two critically acclaimed, devilishly twisted puzzle platformers arrive on modern platforms and are worth their weight in gold.
-You Call This Archaeology?: With your trusty whip in one hand and an arsenal of guns, shuriken, and other Sub-Weapons in the other, you'll be able to take on dangerous foes while maneuvering through the nefarious traps of the ruins. Use items like the Ankh to call upon and challenge the ancient Guardians in order to advance.
- Fortune and Glory, Kid: Solve the cryptic puzzles of Eg-Lana using ancient relics such as tablets and keys, and even modern tools like Yagoo software and the Glyph Reader. And when all else fails, push around or smash objects to crack the mysteries wide open!
The release will also appear on PS4 and Xbox One, with an "early 2020" window currently scheduled for each version.
Will you be keeping an eye out for this one? Tell us below.
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I really like the first game despite getting nowwhere on it, in fact it reminded of my first days of gaming on the Spectrum and only ever getting 5 screens into a game. You'd think I'd have improved after thirty odd years but Spelunky says otherwise
Awesome! I actually got quite far in La-Mulana 1 Steam version but then just stopped playing for whatever reason, this is a perfect excuse to return to that. The soundtrack in that game is freaking amazing.
This is great news as I really wanted to purchase the WiiWare version but was scared off by the implied difficulty in the reviews. With the Wii shop now dead I will definitely pluck up the courage to buy this on Switch.
La Mulana 1 on steam broke me very quickly. I'll leave these games to the professionals.
Nice. I missed the first one back on Wii, and I haven't played 2 either.
My preorder for the limited edition has already been placed, I want to help keep NIS in business.
Oh no. 😊 I loved the first game, but it left me utterly defeated. I was spending hours wandering around with not a single clue as to what to do next. It absolutely nails the "Indiana Jones / Rick Dangerous" ethos, and is so intriguing... but it gives you no real guidance or help, and I ended up feeling crushed by it. Having said that... I will be so tempted by this. Damn.
Hell yeah. I’ve been wanting to play LM since I skipped it on WiiWare.
This is awesome! I can't wait!
The first one was one of the most brutal and challenging games I'd ever played...loved every minute of it. It was actually possible to get yourself insurmountably stuck if you made the wrong moves, but for some reason this wasn't a deal breaker for me. I'm looking forward to playing the first one again, and the second one, for Switch.
@Ooyah I had to use a guide to get anywhere and the game still broke my spirit. I still enjoyed it for some reason.
I love the Steam version of the first game, though I usually stall out at the Twin Labyrinths.
The original Pseudo-MSX game is just too much for me, with the limited colors, though. I still import its soundtrack into the Steam/GOG/Playism version, though.
I will say that I don't really feel a burning need to buy it and start all over AGAIN, though.
Really wanted to play the first game on Wii, but never got around to downloading it. Now I have ever the perfect chance.
@Dualmask
I seem to recall that, out of sheer desperation, I consulted a guide... and was still stuck! I do remember feeling somewhat dejected after I gave up. Like your good self, I also enjoyed it very much, and I really didn't want to abandon it. I had poured countless hours into it, as well, and was probably fairly far into the game. But no matter what I tried, I was unable to progress anywhere. But even for all of that... I will be so tempted to try again. There's just something really special about the game... outside of the soul crushing. 😊
Also, hang on... will this be the EX version of the first game? Surely? Won't make sense if not.
Please can we have a rewind feature? Not played the games but seems like it would make a great addition as they're said to be very hard.
Good for the people that want it, but I'm giving this a hard pass.
I played the first one for a few hours and it was difficult for difficulty's sake; not rewarding in the slightest.
I will admit that the music was good.
I like the look of the game except that main character sprite looks bad lol.
@Magician Physical being my preference, where do you have this pre-ordered from?
Great news! I'm happy to hear La Mulanas are coming to Switch. Can't wait to have my butt handed to me by this game.
La Mulana was one of my most enjoyable gaming experiences in recent memory, even if I was glued to a guide. I hardly ever buy limited editions of games, but I will for this.
Best news of the week for me!
looks great but probably a game that will be too hard for me
So how difficult games they really are? I mean like do you get lost easily or are the enemies and traps and such just hard? They look cool with all that Indiana Jones thing going on but I'm a casual on these types of games. So if they have really tough gameplay then I might pass. If they're super cheap I might give them a shot though.
@Tipehtfomottob Either NIS America or NIS Europe online store depending on which side of the pond you live on.
I found the first one a frustrating mess and even got soft-locked once, so I quit, but it's really interesting game. Might be worth a second try.
Got it on Wii. Although it was a neat game, what I could figure out, my platforming skills weren't good enough to get anywhere.
@molliolli182 the enemies aren't very tough and it's hard to get lost, but the puzzles can be extremely difficult — a guide is pretty much required. That's part of the reason it's a great game though; you really feel like you're an archaeologist exploring a strange, historic and dangerous underground temple.
The original 2005 version is free and my personal favorite, but it is less approachable and hard to run on modern computers.
@ParSnake Ok thanks! I might get it after because I only dislike this type of games that have too tough enemies or hard platforming etc. I really like all temple and mummy-related things. Those gbc tomb raiders are a sweet spot in difficulty and puzzles. They don't really have the metroidvania-style backtracking though.
@N64-ROX indeed. the jumping is horrible as well.. it's not fixed up today. Feels really like an other indie title that doesn't get the job done well
I put about 50 hours into La Mulana but never beat it. I finally gave it up when the huge world and obtuse puzzles began to overwhelm me. Despite that, I wholeheartedly recommend this game.
La-Mulana was not the jam I hoped it to be. As much as I respect a game that doesn't hold my hand, I found the game a little TOO loose handed as it was very easy to simply not know what to do next. Bosses, exploring, and items were fun though, but I just lost interest. Shout out to those who love it. .. at least I could tell it's a good game.
YASSSSSSSS been waiting for this to happen. Haven't played #2 yet.
When reporting about new games coming out, it would be great if you guys could start confirming if it's a retail or digital-only release. Or if it's not confirmed yet, mentioning it could be useful too.
La-Mulana is what Zelda could have been if they followed the route of Zelda II instead of Zelda I. It's one of the best metroidvanias ever, if not to say The 'bestroidvania'. I was really into the genre and also loved Stealth Inc. 2, Toki Tori 2+, Axiom Verge and Guacamelee soon after. But La-Mulana is the one with the best atmosphere, music, exploration, action, and puzzles, heartily recommended. It also has the most mystery, lore, and sense of wonder around it.
And while some may say the game can be obtuse and cryptic at times, well, it makes sense since you are exploring crypts, though there is always a hint and sometimes you need to think out of the box to find the solution. It's not your typical metroidvania as there are many items and weapons with original use and puzzles you've never seen before, and it doesn't hold your hand, you have to delve deeper at your own pace. But that's why this game is so good. 10/10
Can't wait to play the sequel. Most anticipated indie! And I love that the original is on it as well! An amazing compilation. I hope it finds its way to retail too.
This is a spiritual successor to montezuma's revenge pretty clearly but with more metroidvania aspects. I dig it a lot.
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