Lichtspeer

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Lichtspeer features addictive spear-throwing mechanics that provide satisfying gameplay and a fun challenge.
The game has a unique and humorous aesthetic, with vibrant graphics and a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a variety of enemies and power-ups, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging despite its simple premise.

The game suffers from frustrating difficulty spikes, particularly during boss fights, which can detract from the enjoyment.
Controls can feel clunky and imprecise, especially when aiming, leading to unnecessary deaths and frustration.
Repetitive gameplay and a lack of depth in level design can make the experience feel monotonous over time.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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11%
The gameplay in 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 and enhanced by a charming visual style and soundtrack, it can become repetitive and shallow over time, with limited movement and mechanics that may frustrate players. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy arcade-style challenges, though some may find the lack of innovation and depth a drawback.
- “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.”
- “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
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its upbeat techno style and captivating quality, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many appreciate the soundtrack's fit with the game's aesthetic, though comparisons to more iconic soundtracks, like that of Hotline Miami, highlight its shortcomings. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for some, it detracts from enjoyment for others due to its looping nature.
- “Btw the soundtrack is stunning.”
- “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 Positive Neutral Negative
56%
25%
19%
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 :d”
- “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 Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 over-the-top storytelling. However, some reviewers mention that while the humor is engaging initially, it can become repetitive and frustrating as the gameplay progresses. Overall, the combination of humor, art style, and engaging elements contributes to a memorable experience, despite some gameplay limitations.
- “Easy to play, and pretty damn funny to boot.”
- “Unique sense of humor.”
- “Ze-german twist is also very funny!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is a lighthearted and absurd concept involving 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 nature, enhancing the experience of unique boss fights and challenging 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 that can be told in a single sentence doesn’t get in the way of gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 taken away at 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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers solid replayability despite its repetitive nature, as unique challenges and frustrations keep the experience varied. The inclusion of a new game plus (ng+) mode further enhances replay value by allowing players to refine their skills with the lichtspeer.
- “Yes, it's repetitive, but there are unique challenges that keep it varied, offering great replay value.”
- “Sure, the campaign levels are short, but the New Game Plus mode adds plenty of replayability as you increase your skill with the Lichtspeer.”
- “The campaign levels are short, and while the new game plus mode offers some replayability, it doesn't feel substantial enough to keep me engaged for long.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to replay it; the lack of meaningful choices and varied outcomes really diminishes replayability.”
- “While the game has a few unlockable features, they don't significantly enhance the experience, making replayability feel lacking.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”