Lichtspeer

Lichtspeer is nonsensical, bloody, and a joy to behold. It suffers from repetition, and stages that drag on a little too long, but is a worthy experience for those possessing the willpower to tackle this challenging title.

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"Lichtspeer" is a single-player Science Fiction Arcade game with great gameplay, graphics, and soundtrack. As the champion of the Lichtgods, use your Lichtspeer to fight against various enemies in a psychedelic ancient Germanic future, and upgrade your abilities with earned LSD . The game is easy to learn but difficult to master, offering a challenging and stylish adventure.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The gameplay is simple yet addictive, with satisfying spear-throwing mechanics that create a fun flow state.
The art style and music are unique and enjoyable, contributing to the game's quirky atmosphere.
Lichtspeer offers a variety of enemies and power-ups, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging despite its repetitive nature.

The game suffers from frustrating difficulty spikes, particularly during boss fights that can feel tedious and unfair.
Controls can be clunky, especially with aiming, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay fully.
Many players feel the game lacks depth and innovation, resembling a flash game rather than a polished product.

gameplay
28 mentions
39 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Lichtspeer is characterized by its simple yet skill-based mechanics, offering a fun and addictive experience with responsive controls and a variety of enemies. While the core gameplay loop is engaging, it can become repetitive and shallow over time, with limited movement and mechanics that may frustrate players during boss fights. Overall, the game balances style and substance, providing a captivating experience despite some drawbacks in variety and depth.
- “This is exactly what good gameplay is: you take a basic skill and test it, ramping up difficulty and presenting that same simple skill in new and surprising ways.”
- “Lichtspeer's mechanics may be simple (but still skill-based), but its charm and execution make it worth coming back to for a little arcade goodness.”
- “While the gameplay stays consistent throughout, the variety of different enemies and situations thrown at the player gives the game a surprising amount of depth, even if some levels seem unimaginative and/or repetitive.”
- “It got really cool visual theme and sound, simple but tight gameplay, lots of variety of enemies and skills and battlefield, but the gameplay is just you literally standing in one place and throwing your spears in an arc, Worms style.”
- “The gameplay becomes shallow and repetitive and replaying stages becomes a chore.”
- “The game mechanics are still very limited (you can't even move your character around).”
music
24 mentions
54 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its upbeat techno style and suitability to the game's theme, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many players appreciate the overall aesthetic and find the music enjoyable, but some feel it doesn't reach the heights of other titles like Hotline Miami. Overall, while the soundtrack has its moments, it may not be memorable enough for all players.
- “Music is great, graphics are simple but stylish (trance effects are 10/10).”
- “Good game and the music of this game is awesome.”
- “The music is enjoyable, upbeat techno that suits the theme and continued to hold my interest.”
- “The music can be hit or miss too, in my opinion.”
- “However, the music is repetitive.”
- “Plus, the music loop got on my nerves quite a bit.”
graphics
16 mentions
56 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their simple yet stylish aesthetic, featuring a unique blend of retro-futuristic and cartoon-like elements that evoke a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. Many reviewers highlight the art style as beautiful and innovative, complemented by a captivating soundtrack, although some note that the visuals may not be groundbreaking. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and addictive gameplay experience.
- “I like the aesthetic and concept: a (unwilling) champion of an intergalactic light god who slays waves of enemies with a neon spear made of pure light energy for the sole purpose of appeasing its boredom.”
- “Very good game - interesting graphical style, great music and captivating gameplay loop - once I sat down I didn't get up for some time.”
- “Graphics are fine, music is passable, if unremarkable.”
- “So you have the graphics that blow you away, but only for a second.”
- “The graphics are simple, yet stylish, reminding me a little of Guacamelee.”
humor
11 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its uniqueness and effectiveness, with many players finding it both funny and entertaining, particularly noting the "Ze-german twist" and the over-the-top story. However, some reviewers mention that while the humor is engaging initially, it can become repetitive and frustrating as gameplay progresses. Overall, the combination of humor, art style, and a badass soundtrack contributes to a memorable experience, despite some gameplay limitations.
- “Easy to play, and pretty damn funny to boot.”
- “Unique sense of humor.”
- “Lot's of humor and the ancient Germanic future is amazing!”
story
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The story is a lighthearted and absurd concept featuring retro futuristic 70s Germans battling bizarre alien gods, which can be summarized in a single sentence. While it may lack depth, it complements the gameplay with its hilarious and over-the-top elements, enhancing the experience through unique boss fights and challenging gameplay.
- “The story that can be told in a single sentence doesn’t get in the way of gameplay.”
- “Hilarious, over-the-top story and gameplay, challenging gameplay, unique boss fights.”
- “The art style and sound are alright, but there isn't really a story outside of a silly concept about retro-futuristic 70s Germans fighting some weird alien gods.”
- “The story can be summarized in a single sentence and doesn’t interfere with gameplay.”
- “The story is hilarious and over-the-top, but it feels disconnected from the gameplay experience.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling like a punishing slog that detracts from the overall enjoyment. The need for extensive grinding to unlock special powers can lead to a sense of wasted time, especially when those powers are unavailable during critical moments.
- “They are tedious, stupid, single-mistake-and-die slogs of frustration.”
- “It is good enough to give you a hint of joy and then it yanks all that goodness away from you, leaving you miserable and plugging away at whatever tedious grind they came up with.”
- “Those special powers need quite a lot of grinding to get, and taking them away when they'd be most needed really twists the knife in your wasted time.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its impressive design and captivating music that enhance the overall experience.
- “I love the design, atmosphere, and the great music.”