Lysfanga, a captivating isometric action game, takes a fresh approach to the hack-and-slash genre by infusing it with tactical time travel mechanics. While reminiscent of Hades in terms of its isometric views, Lysfanga sets itself apart with protagonist Imë’s ability to manipulate time and reshape her actions. In this intriguing game, players will not only engage in intense combat, slicing through hordes of monsters and enemies, but also utilize time manipulation to revisit encounters with a new strategy.
In Lysfanga, Imë leverages her spells and weapon combos to rewind time and relive her battles. However, this time, her shadow from the previous timeline joins in the fight, collaborating with her present self to overwhelm enemies. Imagine the faded-out ghosts seen in racing games like Mario Kart and Gran Turismo, but here, they play a cooperative role rather than a competitive one.
The objective is to navigate distinct combat levels within a single run, with a limited number of ghost-Imës available to accomplish the task. The game presents challenges such as enemies that cannot be defeated from the front, requiring precise timing and simultaneous elimination of paired monsters to prevent them from respawning each other. Drawing comparisons to Transistor, Lysfanga rewards strategic planning and careful execution of moves. While initial encounters may allow for more impulsive actions, later levels demand thoughtful route planning, as doors lock and unlock, explosive enemies pose threats, and a constant countdown heightens the pressure to act swiftly.
Thankfully, Lysfanga features short levels, typically taking under two minutes to complete, allowing for quick restarts when mistakes are made. Imë also possesses an arsenal of spells, special attacks, and cooldown timers, further expanding the array of combat options. Controls are intuitive, with melee attack buttons that can be combined for devastating combos, a spell-launching button, a dash for evasion and traversal, a rewind trigger for time-twisting abilities, and an ultimate attack button.
The game’s trailer showcases a diverse selection of weapon loadouts to accommodate various playstyles, including long-reaching spears and nimble chakram blades. Players can also unleash powerful super attacks that deal heavy damage not only to nearby enemies but also resonate through their doppelgangers.
Lysfanga promises a thrilling and dynamic gameplay experience that seamlessly blends hack-and-slash combat with tactical time travel mechanics. Stay tuned for more updates on this captivating title, which is sure to leave players eagerly anticipating its release.
