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Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior Review – The Infinite Loop

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LYSFANGA

There are many fantastic and iconic weapons inThe first time I played Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior was at Summer Game Fest, and in my short time during that demo, I fell in love. The game was quick-paced and to the point, immediately catching my attention.

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It is important to note that Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior was originally a school project that was then picked up by Quantic Dream. This is Sand Door Studio’s first game, and it’s definitely a unique take on the hack’ n’ slash genre.

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Your character’s name is Imë, and you are the “bringer of light,” which is called the Lysfanga. You have been brought to this world to defeat an ancient evil they fear has awoken. The Goddess of Time oversees your journey, gifting you with special weapons and power.

AN ANCIENT STORY

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Personally, though, the story in Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior didn’t feel as compelling as it sounds. Mind you; I am more action-oriented while gaming and the story sometimes takes a back seat for me.

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What is unique about Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior is how combat takes place. Every battle is a puzzle of sorts, where you need to figure out how to take down all the enemies in one space. To do this, you use Remnants, which are copies of yourself.

THE GAMEPLAY LOOP

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The Twins are two enemies tied by what looks like a rope of lightning. These two need to be killed at the same time, or they will come back to life. Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior forces you to take the lay of the land before you head into battle so that you can prepare for mechanics like these.

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Luckily, to help you on your journey, you have the Power of the Goddess, Qhomera, on your side. She blesses you with her light, which is why you can create Remnants in the first place. 

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WEAPONS, RUNES, SPELLS, AND THE POWER OF THE GODDESS

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All in all, Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior is an interesting game with a few caveats. For instance, I really, really want a map. I had a hard time grounding myself and figuring out where I’d been, where I needed to go, and how to get there. Clearly, I have no sense of direction, so I feel like this would have been a lifesaver. I also found it wasn’t a game that I wanted to play for hours at a time.

THE VERDICT?

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