Разработчик: Lunar Ray Games
Описание
Когда родителей Лунеис убили у нее на глазах, а Маховик времени был разрушен, она неожиданно переместилась в неизвестный мир без надежды на возвращение. Лунеис поклялась отомстить злобной Империи Лакием, используя свою способность управлять временем, но течение времени иногда нельзя делить на белое и черное...
Исследуйте обширный мир с невероятной детализацией и красочной пиксельной графикой. Путешествуйте из пустынного настоящего в яркое прошлое Лакием, собирайте магические сферы элементов и объединяйте их силу, чтобы уничтожать врагов оружием и заклинаниями. Подружитесь с таинственными созданиями Фамилиарами, одно из которых — прекрасный дракон Мейеф. Обучайте их, чтобы они могли прийти вам на помощь в битвах. Испытайте себя на прочность в ожесточенных битвах с боссами, а также рискните бросить вызов самому Императору!
- Останавливайте время, чтобы избегать врагов, использовать их платформы и решать загадки
- Откройте для себя прекрасный созданный с любовью мир в стиле «пиксель-арт» и увлекательную историю
- Колотите врагов, используя Волшебные сферы, которые становятся сильнее с каждым использованием
- Подружитесь с таинственными Фамилиарами и обучайте их, чтобы они помогли в битвах
- Бейтесь в непростых битвах с боссами, в которых понадобятся навыки и реакция
- Находите спрятанные за секретными стенами и загадками области и сокровища
- В локальном совместном режиме можно играть вдвоем: кто-то играет за Лунеис, кто-то — за ее Фамилиара
- Готический саундтрек в стиле PS1 от Джеффа Болла (Jeff Ball, композитор для Tiny Barbarian DX и скрипач для Steven Universe)
- Полная поддержка геймпадов для Windows, Mac и Linux
Поддерживаемые языки: english, french, german, spanish - spain, japanese, portuguese - brazil, russian, simplified chinese
Системные требования
Windows
- ОС *: Windows XP
- Процессор: Dual Core
- Оперативная память: 1 GB ОЗУ
- Видеокарта: DirectX 9.0c compatible, PixelShader & Vertex Shader 1.1
- DirectX: версии 9.0
- Место на диске: 400 MB
- Звуковая карта: DirectX 9.0c compatible
Mac
- ОС: Lion 10.7.5
- Процессор: Dual Core
- Оперативная память: 1 GB ОЗУ
- Видеокарта: OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
- Место на диске: 400 MB
- Дополнительно: SDL_GameController devices fully supported
Linux
- ОС: glibc 2.15+, 32/64-bit
- Процессор: Dual Core
- Оперативная память: 1 GB ОЗУ
- Видеокарта: OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
- Место на диске: 415 MB
- Дополнительно: SDL_GameController devices fully supported
Отзывы пользователей
While the visuals are often times nice and several zones have some serious OST bops, the content that lines the levels' halls tends to be boring and without much variety. The Metroidvania genre often can have corridors that make you fight the same enemies several times in a row, but many sections of this game felt like a looping Hannah-Barbara background.
The Amadeus' Laboratory level in particular had these laser-eyeball enemies on the walls which almost exclusively came in pairs with one on each side in a narrow vertical tube which wasn't particularly fun to fight even the first time cause you kind of just can't stand in their path at all and you fight them by just spamming some attack in a place they can't even interact with you, but this exact setup for this enemy type I swear happens like 5 more times throughout this section. And honestly? That's how I feel about this whole game: You face something that was either bland or outright not fun, have a mild disappointment but press on, and then realize that was their only idea and by the end of the level having a steadily rising "wait, was that it?" without a moment of payoff, which made me feel like I never understood the good qualities of the game's vision.
Tuning wasn't a priority at all. I do not feel I did much of anything to become overleveled, but I was often getting hit for 1-3 damage with a health pool of 500+ in later moments of the game and I was able to stand on top of bosses not even bothering to dodge most attacks and winning on the first try. The only boss and level that felt a bit more challenging was the very last with the final boss actually having deadly attacks that needed to be learned that made me wonder where this care was for the entire journey leading up to it.
The game's rather short, and that's even with padding quests that feel like the worst offenders of an MMORPG. The literal "go and kill X these guys" from a zone you just came back from or "farm dudes until you get Y item" with rewards that either feel completely missing or underwhelming due to the game's lack of challenge. And while I have no problem with short games (Momodora Reverie Under The Moonlight being one of my fav Metroidvanias!) when combined with uninspired content and a lack of variety in enemy placement, it just feels so empty.
The combat is maybe my biggest disappointment. I was excited as the game started and the tutorial hands you a main-hand and off-hand attack (Orbs) with a charge-up attack and a slot for a passive ability too which made me really wonder what kind of wild mixing & matching I was gonna experiment with, but all the main attacks really feel virtually identical. Or the enemies are so stiff that whatever variety the different attacks actually have doesn't feel like it exists or has much purpose. The Blood Orbs being one of the only ones that felt a bit different than the standard "hits something at a small distance directly in front of you" since the Blood Orbs allowed for semi-homing attacks all around you... which then quickly became my default not cause I thought they were cool but just cause it made me not bother anymore with the enemies that hardly did anything and never tried to put me in interesting positions to consider my build more strategically.
Which further got worse from the game's upgrade system. There's a rather rare upgrade material that lets you increase the power of your Orbs/Weapons and I was expecting maybe you can rank up an Orb once each so your favorite doesn't outright outscale the rest giving you basically no incentive to even look at your other Orbs anymore, but that's exactly what the game does. And what's weirder yet is each further upgrade doesn't cost more of said resource. So it's kind of a no-brainer to just all-in something and officially say "yeah, I don't need to strategize or look at my other options at all" anymore. Which doesn't matter since you're not missing much in terms of gameplay variety anyway.
There's an extremely generic feel to pretty much the entire game from the characters' talk sprites to the plot that made me almost confused when the game attempted loosely to have a joke or something resembling personality. Most of the game's story is delivered from scattered multi-page notes that I had a hard time getting into and felt like they could break up the game's pacing more than I liked.
OH YEAH! And ironically I forgot to even mention the "main" gimmick of the game. Why I say Ironic is cause it felt like the game forgot its own gimmick too. You can stop time. This freezes objects and enemies which you can then use as platforms temporarily. This has almost no use in combat except to reposition yourself rarely and it's used in only a small handful of platforming moments (most of which are optional and are always the same solution of: there's a single enemy nearby. Maybe freeze it to use as a platform? ;p ;D) that the game shoves in near the very end almost like "wait OH FUCK we didn't use our game's literal namesake gimmick at all!" like there's some stuff at the very start where you freeze a collapsing bridge or pogo off an enemy in the first level, and then needing to use the mechanic is just. Missing. For the entire game until the final moment for like a single room. This might be the most bizarre element of the entire game and, man, it just feels like there wasn't a lot of inspiration in figuring out what would be fun to do with this game and design the levels and bosses around that. The whole game just feels unrealized and plain, and as usual, with only one simple idea they use over and over instead of thinking of a variety of ideas for... the game's main gimmick.
If you completely turn your brain off and just want a Metroidvania-shaped-object to chew on for a few hours, this game is "fine" in that regard and unoffensive. But it's perhaps the least engaging MV experience I've ever had and feels like it kind of does everything wrong. I didn't even mention how lazy the game's Past/Future thing is either where the entire game has a Past/Future version of each level, and the enemies barely change in some of them. I actually laughed when the final level (which in the past is a medieval castle) had the same soldiers with almost the same exact mechanics and moves but now they wore future-y versions of their armor as if they all were standing there for 1,000 years just waiting for you to show up again but now they wore their legendary skins they pulled from a loot box. And sadly? THIS WAS THE MOST EFFORT in changing a zone mechanically, like the future versions actually did *SLIGHTLY* different things you had to be aware of and dodge. The entire rest of the game felt like I was fighting the same derpy bird enemy 50x in a row.
So full disclaimer: the game does point at additional content and a Good Ending path that, I'm gonna be honest, I just did not bother with. There's possibly a bunch of great content that fulfills the game's vision and tackles a lot of my frustrations in there... but the entire journey left me so unimpressed I just wanted to see the credits instead of dive into another sidequest. And if that extra content is in fact really great, I'd be left even more confused why it was optional and the rest of the game was like... This.
Fun first session but quickly lost interest
nice game
It as nice metroidvania game, but the story was a bit thin but all and all it was good
I had fun wit this one. The game play was solid and fun but maybe its just me I felt that the time stop ability was under utilized. The art it pretty good honestly. The story is a time travel story but it felt kind of simple and maybe a bit convoluted. characters were not the most interesting but none of that ruined the game for me.
It's boring. Boring map, boring bosses, boring enemies, also a stats-based metroidvania, which I usually never like. Too much talking for how bad the writing is. I like the main character's sprite, that's about it. Character portraits look like they were ran through a Vandal Hearts 2 filter, which is a very specific and weird feeling to inspire.
Reminded me of Touhou Luna Nights.
Enjoyable, nice attacks, good style, unique enemies and an OK story.
Fun Metroidvania. This one really reminded me of DS-era Catlevania games.
Solid Metroidvania game. A worthy successor of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.
The gameplay loop in this one is pretty cool. My problem with this title is the reward for completing all the quests. The reward is an expository dialogue where the characters talk about their sexuality. I mean, I don't care if you're straight, gay, asexual (like me), or whatever— it doesn't add to the game. It's so out of place that, when I think about this title, this scene is the first thing that comes to mind. I really hope the second one doesn't even come near this topic, but with the recent "woke virus," I doubt it.
Too woaaaah-ke T_T, too easy and too short. The writing is really bad... like really bad guys, but most of us dont play vania's for the story.. but this one sticks out really bad.
Honestly if there was a patch that completely removed the dialogue and story this could very well be one of the better metroidvanias. If you really have to Id just skip all cutscenes and story/dialogue instances. Or play for 1 hour and 58 mins then return it.
Sadly I already had a couple of mins over the 2 hour when they showcase all the woke stuff and I couldnt return it anymore T__T
This type of game should not suffer performance issues while using a high end system.
Boring.
Solid, simple/straightforward MV! Great one to play on Deck for fans of the genre. Looking forward to Timespinner 2!
Mostly what others have said. Pretty good platformer/metroidvania exploration game. Perfect for handheld (I've been playing this on ROG Ally). Cute pixelart. Awesome, memorable soundtrack, best part of the game IMO. Story starts good, but becomes nonsense. I didn't bother paying attention. The game also becomes a bit too easy in the middle at least. The time mechanic could have been explored more. There are only 2 timelines. You can stop the time, but it's only needed a few times.
Good:
+ Soundtrack
+ Looks good
+ Multiple character progression systems
Bad:
- Nonsense story
A frustrating, unforgiving platformer with lots of repeated progress when dying. And is it just me, or is the first boss fight impossible?
a lovely game with a gorgeous art style. very much in the vein of the modern Castlevanias. definitely recommend taking a look if you like those!
Incredible game. I can't wait to play through this again! I wish it was longer
Do you like gay games? What about gay metroidvania games?
I loved this game. The movement options are kind of limited, but the game is small enough in scale to not let that be a major frustration. It has two maps that interact with each other in a really clever way. Traversal across the game is pretty fun, especially right at the end.
The story hit for me. The politics of the word, the way it examines what it is to take revenge, the fun it takes the time to have with the characters, it all worked for me.
The game's systems are a little essoteric. I kind of think I was missing out on a more powerful build, but I don't really care because I liked the weapons I settled on. I liked that the game didn't really punish me for not trying out other builds.
It's cheap, it's short, it's fun. I give it a 9/10. I don't really have a reason it's not a 10/10, I just don't feel like it's perfect. Can't really put my finger on it.
Good game, but it could be awsome.
History is too shallow.
Graphics are realy good!
The weapons and spells just disapointed me. In some moment of the game, we can setup 3 weapon/spell/itens sets to fast swap among the sets. However, we need just one because there are no advantage in use differents sets. Just choose the best one and its enougth.
Boss battles are too easy.
The map was made without creativity. Too much horizontal.
But the most disapoint of this game is the time controls system. I already have played games like Braid and Sands Of Time. So, it's impossible do not compare the systems. And, the time control system of this game is patetic.
Fantastic metroidvania game. Fun, interesting mechanics, and beautiful graphics.
This is a love letter to Symphony of the Night, and it shows. If you like Symphony of the Night, you'll like this one. Back dash? You've got it. Double jump? Yup. Galaxy Boots? You'll find it. Farming for items and familiars are in the game too.
The story could have used better pacing, but it's nice, too. Also, the achievments can be a bit tricky to get, be ready for a harder difficulty run and NG+.
If it wasn't for the slipshod story and atrocious dialogue, this would easily be one of the best metroidvanias ever made. Mechanics, visuals, and audio are all superb. The maps leave a little to be desired with their simplicity, but they function well enough and it is interesting to see the differences as well as how they influence eachother.
The bosses are visually interesting, but mechanically are frankly boring. They each have a small variety of moves that they cycle through. It's all easy to learn and deal with though, so at the very least it doesn't take very long, even on nightmare.
By the end of the game, provided you don't play with the level 1 cap, you'll be so overpowered that dying is actually a feat in itself. The difficulty immediately drops as soon as you have access to more orbs and explore the map. Even by the midpoint, the game is almost a walking simulator.
Let's get into the dialogue, it's beyond bad, nonsensical even. I think the mass majority of people could give two shits about gay characters being present, as in it doesn't matter one way or the other whether that is or isn't present. What does matter, is the quality with which this was written, which is, at best, a 5th grade comprehension of writing. The story isn't much better, though it does initially touch on some interesting themes. Unfortunately, it degrades rapidly with plotholes and laziness.
Despite all these short comings, there is a decent amount of fun to be had here. I give Timespinner a solid 6/10, which is a shame as it could have easily scored higher.
Cute short metrovania
story is kinda meh
but the game loop is nice
not platforming heavy
slightly easy compared to the rest
sadly ^hard^ difficulty is locked behind beating the game once
thus the inflated hours
cant wait to see what they will do with time spinners 2
Played 3/4 endings and reached 100% map completion and all lore collectibles because I'm compulsive. Game was OK, but the crude humor and gay/bi/trans/polyamory message was laid on so thick that it was hard to notice much else. Actually not a bad game, but I wish I could go back and spend the time on a great game instead.
I was not sure what to expect when I started playing this game but immediately felt at home. I am a huge fan of Castlevania and was not expecting this game to feel this close yet also so original. It's both nostalgic and a breath of fresh air.
10/10.
Timespinner is a well done metroidvania. It has good feeling combat with a sizable array of weapons, passives and spells, comparable to Aria of Sorrow in feel. The story is passable, I enjoyed it but it was definitely one of the weaker aspects of the game. The maps are really well done with plenty of freedom early on and a decent number of puzzles using timestop, which are a fun challenge. The quests are good at suggesting places for the player to go if they're feeling lost, and the rewards aren't half bad either. The art is absolutely gorgeous, the spritework is top tier and the environments and backgrounds are well crafted and distinct. Over all it's a solid 9/10 for me, its well worth the purchase and the time
It's okay. Like alot of other people say, not outstanding, but does everything it does pretty well. Quite short, and the map is pretty small and straight forward. Definitely some missed opportunities and potential. One of these days somebody will make something in the caliber of SotN or SM, but this ain't it. A decent game at the $10 price point.
The game has great potential, but it lacks a lot. I wish there was a neutral review option. I recommend this game mostly because of the good vibes it has.
[+] The world is quite interesting.
[+] Music is very good.
[+] Visual design
[+/-] Time stop mechanics. It looks promising at first, but in fact it is needed only a couple of times.
[+/-] Orbs. The orb mechanic and their stats are not polished. Some orbs (especially lategame) are OP, others are not useful at all.
[-] Fights are boring, at least at the normal difficulty. At midgame you can facetank most enemies spamming the attack button.
[-] Level design. Corridors filled with same type monsters spawned evenly. Meh.
[-] Only a couple of puzzles are decent. All the others are just "break the wall here".
[-] Most quests are just fillers of a type "bring several pieces of some loot".
[-] Leveling mechanics is too complex for such a short game.
Iconoclasts and The Messenger are way better.
Good game, i am fan of the art and overall its fun :)
An incredible ode to old style metroidvanias with a beautiful thought provoking story, love to see the queer representation and an amazing roster of NPCs to love.
The gameplay itself is intuitive, straightforward but unique with the time gimmik not overshadowing the actual gameplay itself. The multiple weapons and spells allow for a myriad of ways to play and keeps the game engaging throughout. The secrets and scenery reward exploration and you truly feel for the world and its people. Can't wait for the sequel!!!
Safe to say I absolutely love this game.
Thank you developers!!!!
posting this review at 9 hours played. those 9 hours were in one play session. got the normal ending, still need to get the other ones. this is a massive compliment as very few other games can lock me to my chair for that much time in a single session.
p cool, confident that a lot of the negative reviews r cheesed off because of the queer rep
Too much LGBT+ stuff. Sad, because game mechanics are good.
Great little gem! Highly recommend Timespinner to anyone who loves Castlevania!
Nice retro style MV, it doesn't excel in anything but it does everything very well, so much so that I couldn't put it down. recommended for those who love the genre without a doubt.
A fun little metroidvania title. It's not super long and not super difficult (at least in normal mode) but for me that's fine. Good music, good graphics, and I think worth the price for its content. New Game + mode allows for replay-ability and a way to get pickups you might have missed.
If you want a fairly cozy and fun metroidvania for a reasonable price, I highly recommend. If you're looking for something more challenging though, probably look elsewhere.
Forgot to write a review on this game. Uh, its good. Buy it lol.
The game is "good". But its only really appealing if you're a big fan of the DS Castlevania games. Other than that, I'd recommend other games, hell even just go play the actual DS Castlevania games over this. The music is good, I like the sprite work, and the gameplay is decent. But the bosses are all trivial because of the time stop mechanic and the story is actually so amateur I started skipping the dialogue, It feels like a child wrote it(and it has nothing to do with the sexualities of the cast I could not give a damn). I am looking forward to the sequel however cause I can see it improving on what already is.
Shallow/not for me.
Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | Lunar Ray Games |
| Платформы | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 16.01.2025 |
| Metacritic | 73 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 85% положительных (1493) |