Planet Laika is an original and overlooked Japanese PS1 simulation and adventure game. Players manage a space capsule with a female dog orbiting Earth. Poignant and creative concept, management and exploration gameplay. A unique and moving niche title, tribute to space dog Laika.
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Atypical Japanese adventure by Quintet and Zener Works, where scientist Laika embodies seven characters through a psychedelic journey on Mars. Created by Quintet and Zener Works, released in 1999 in Japan under the Planet Laika title. Seven characters with distinct mechanics corresponding to different psychic facets, pre-rendered 3D Martian environments, dreamlike narration and atmospheric soundtrack. Japanese edition under the Planet Laika title.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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An underrated gem
A surreal, deeply strange RPG set on Mars, it tackles mental illness through a hero with multiple personalities, wrapped in psychedelic design from renowned illustrators. Disjointed and never translated, it remained a curiosity for the initiated. Its thematic daring and hallucinatory aesthetic will intrigue lovers of truly one-of-a-kind works.
Is Planet Laika still worth playing in 2026?
An atypical adventure from Quintet and Zener Works, Planet Laika unfolds a psychedelic journey on Mars where scientist Laika embodies seven personalities in turn, each offering a different view of the plot. The dreamlike aesthetic, the unsettling mood and the meditation on identity make it a singular, daring work. The contemplative pace, the slow action and the Japan exclusivity deter. A fascinating curiosity for fans of experimental adventures and out of the ordinary psychological stories.
