La-Mulana has cult status among hardcore platformer fans, but its community profile makes clear that its audience is very narrow.

Almost every criterion lands near the bottom, between 0% and 8%. Gameplay at 2%, immediate fun at 0%, addictiveness at 1%, emotional connection at 1%. The highest scores are desert island appeal at 16% and narrative at 15%, which still sit very low. It's the profile of a game that will turn off the vast majority of players through its difficulty and lack of accessibility, and the numbers reflect that. The broader community finds little immediate pleasure in it, which isn't a surprise.

For an indie metroidvania, these scores are among the lowest in the genre. Even demanding platformers like Celeste or Hollow Knight score significantly higher on gameplay and fun.

If you're a very experienced player looking for an extreme challenge with cryptic puzzles and you're comfortable progressing without guidance, you might find something here. For everyone else, the profile speaks for itself.