Quantic Dream, known for their story-driven adventure games like “Detroit: Become Human” and “Beyond: Two Souls,” is moving into the publishing business with their new Spotlight publishing arm. One of the first games that they will be publishing is “Lysfanga,” a fast-paced, action-packed game that combines time manipulation with weapon combos and spells. Set to be released later this year on PC, through both Steam and Epic Games, “Lysfanga” promises to offer an intense, yet satisfying gaming experience.
The game’s protagonist, Imë, has the ability to manipulate time in a unique way. She can revert time and do everything all over again, but differently. The shadow of her previous timeline will continue to rush into the enemies, giving players an added advantage. This approach allows players to reconsider their previous moves and come up with new strategies to overcome obstacles. The game’s isometric views may conjure up memories of Hades, but “Lysfanga” is a different kind of game altogether.
The game aims to test players’ planning skills, with the objective being to complete separated combat levels within a single run. With only a finite number of Imë ghosts, players need to be able to think on their feet and adapt to the situation at hand. The game doesn’t shy away from challenging players with enemies that can’t be defeated from the front or grouped monsters that have to be killed almost simultaneously. “Lysfanga” rewards careful planning of moves, and rushing through levels might not always be the best approach.
The game’s short levels can be completed in under two minutes, which means that players can restart a level if they mess up. This approach helps players to learn from their mistakes and come up with new strategies to overcome any obstacles they encounter. Imë also has an array of spells and special attacks with cooldown timers, to add further fight options. The controls are simple, with two melee attack buttons, a button to launch spells, a dash button, rewind trigger for time-twisting powers, and a button for the ultimate attack.
The game offers an array of weapon loadouts to suit different approaches like long-reaching spears and speedy chakram blades. Players will be able to unleash a super attack that not only does heavy damage to enemies nearby but is also echoed in their doppelgangers. Each level can be replayed at markers across the game and includes a more challenging time limit to beat, if players thought it was too easy the first time around.
“Lysfanga” is reminiscent of old Fire Emblem games where careful planning decided a fight before it even began. Players will have to think through their moves before they act, and the game’s challenging levels will keep them on their toes. The game offers satisfying moments when all the attacking clones come together to wipe out all the enemies in a matter of seconds. With Quantic Dream now branching out into publishing through their new Spotlight publishing arm, “Lysfanga” promises to be a great start for the company.
In conclusion, “Lysfanga” is an exciting game that offers a unique gameplay experience. With its time manipulation mechanics, weapon combos, and spells, it promises to keep players engaged and entertained for hours. The game’s short levels allow for fast-paced, action-packed gameplay, while the challenging obstacles test players’ planning and adaptability skills. With Quantic Dream backing it up, “Lysfanga” promises to be a game that players won’t want to miss out on when it releases later this year on PC.
