Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards

Aluna gives a familiar loot-and-skill action RPG an appealing setting drawn from Inca mythology. Mixing melee, ranged and magic trees avoids rigid classes, although the progression and crafting remain shallow. The shard-hunting journey can feel like an extended fetch quest, and sudden difficulty increases encourage returning to earlier areas for strength. On PS4, comic-style sequences and the protagonist's voice work communicate more personality than the ordinary in-game presentation. Poorly distinguished skill cooldowns also make reading readiness harder than it should be. The most damaging problem is practical: original-hardware accounts repeatedly describe delayed commands and combat interruptions, with even menus affected. Those barriers make its straightforward structure difficult to enjoy consistently. It chiefly suits players invested in the mythology or heroine, and the assessment describes documented 2022 builds rather than verified improvements in today's patch.

Who it is for: Players especially interested in Inca mythology, Aluna and comic storytelling who will examine the version limitations.

Play notes: Based on 2022 PS4 accounts; current fixes to input and fluidity are unverified. PS5 compatibility and PC behaviour are not scored.