Well I’ve just searched the PC Gamer archives for any mention of La Mulana, and found diddly squat, so the news that it’s been added to Desura seems like a good a time as any to talk about this forgotten indie gem. Based on the freeware game from a million years ago, La Mulana is an exploratory platformer set in and around an ancient temple. The world design and difficulty remind of Dark Souls, while whip-cracking hero Lemeza’s range of gadgets recall Metroid or Zelda. However, the game has a character and atmosphere all of its own.
This gorgeous remake adds a new art style, and tinkers about with the mechanics just a little bit so that it’s not quite as punishing at the start. As someone who bounced off the original due to its sheer difficulty wall, I’d say that’s a very good thing. If you’ve finally conquered Dark Souls, or you’re jonesing for a new Metroidvania to sink your teeth into, it’s worth giving La Mulana a go. The game originally launched back in July along with the new digital distribution site Playism, and it’s also lurking in the bowels of Steam Greenlight, if you’re looking to give your thumb something to do. There’s a rather lovely ‘History of La Mulana’ trailer below.
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