La-Mulana is a 2D side-scrolling platform game that features graphics and an interface inspired by MSX games. The game is a traditional action-adventure game, reminiscent of the Castlevania and Metroid games.

The protagonist of the game is Lemeza, a whip wielding adventurer similar to Indiana Jones exploring the tomb within La-Mulana. Although there is only one ending in the game there are many ways to get there, in that completing objectives in the game (gaining power ups and reaching new areas) is not linear, nor is there an obvious recommended path to take. Many powerups will allow you to reach new areas (similar to Super Metroid), but the game gives no indication of where to go.

Since the game was intended as a tribute to the MSX games of the 1980s (and especially to Maze of Galious), it uses the 16-color palette and low resolution typical of those games. Also, the opening sequence parodies the typical load screen of the MSX, displaying the amount of available video RAM and a copy of the MSX logo. The protagonist also has a laptop MSX in his possession throughout the game, and can collect or buy ROM cartridges for it; many of these can be combined to produce various special effects.

Platform

PC

Developer(s)

GR3 Project

Publishers(s)

Asterizm Co.

Genres(s)

Action, Adventure

NA Release Date

July 13, 2012

JP Release Date

May 27, 2005

MVGL User Score

8.3 by 33 user(s)

MVGL Difficulty

4.0000

Composer(s)

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This game also exists on:
Nintendo Wii Mac

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