I don't have a lot to say about the game itself, other than it's very reminiscent of the first game. Graphically it keeps the same aesthetic as the first game, but with added 3D effects that remind me of Castlevania Symphony of the Night. The music and sound work is also top notch, just as it was in the first game. Gameplay-wise, it feels like you have a little bit more air control, but it's still very unforgiving. Subweapons seem to be more plentiful and just generally more necessary, especially in boss fights. The game also does a much better job of easing you into the game without needing to read the manual, which is great since no manual is included. This brings me to the negatives. I like buying games on gog.com because they are DRM-free and come with a tonne of goodies. This game only comes with wallpapers: No manuals (online only), no soundtrack, and no trophies. The last one in particular is a bummer since the Steam version does come with achievements. Another knock against this game is that I have experienced some pretty severe slowdowns when playing it on my newish laptop (Acer Swift 3 bouth new less than a year ago). This isn't only in boss fights either: entire areas will play with my character moving like he's underwater. My gaming desktop handles the game just fine, but it would be nice to be able to play La-Mulana 2 anywhere. I hope both the missing bonuses and technical hiccups are fixed at some point in the near future, as I want to rate this game higher!
