Lifespace Traveler
- June 26, 2023
- Dino Trnka
Get on Steam"Lifespace Traveler is a challenging cyberpunk game with brutal combat and tight controls. Fight your way through different dimensions, each with unique enemies and obstacles, while immersed in a grim dystopian world. The original Synthwave soundtrack adds to the intense action."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique combat system that emphasizes tactical decision-making and rewarding critical hits, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
- The graphics and music are exceptional, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Despite its challenging nature, the game offers a variety of puzzles and checkpoints that keep the experience interesting and prevent frustration.
- The combat mechanics are limited, lacking defensive options like blocking, which can lead to frustrating encounters, especially with multiple enemies.
- NPC dialogue is drawn out and uninformative, detracting from the overall narrative experience.
- The game can feel unpolished and stiff, with some gameplay elements leading to artificial difficulty spikes, such as cheap stun-lock moments.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing its stiffness, limited mechanics, and frustrating enemy interactions, while others appreciate its engaging atmosphere and unique blend of puzzle-solving and souls-like combat. Despite the need for adjustments, many find the gameplay interesting and enjoyable, particularly for its low price and well-crafted soundtrack. Overall, it offers a challenging experience reminiscent of classic games, though it may not fully satisfy all players.
“The graphics and mechanics are pretty amazing, though I would've really loved a deflect mechanic.”
“It combines a bit of puzzle solving with a souls-like combat mechanic.”
“From its atmospheric setting to its masterful gameplay, this game pushes the boundaries of the genre and offers a journey like no other.”
“Everything is obscenely stiff, the limited mechanics crumble in the presence of multiple enemies, healing is limited to more or less a single pickup per segment that gives you a varying amount of charges, enemies hold the items you need to progress so the description suggesting avoiding them is simply a lie, ranged enemies simply continue firing at you while you stand in their face cutting them up, enemy vulnerabilities are often in the middle of a combo and if you don't hit them at the right time you just eat the rest of the attacks, NPC dialogue is immensely drawn out to tell you nothing at all, I honestly can't think of anything to say that's complimentary.”
“This is pretty decent for its low price, but needs some gameplay adjustments.”
“If I had to compare it to something, it’d be old challenging games before any soulslikes, like Ghosts 'n Goblins (based on the gameplay I've seen of it), though definitely unlike that too.”
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised as exceptional, with many reviewers highlighting its ability to enhance the gameplay experience and evoke strong emotions. The soundtrack is described as engaging and well-crafted, contributing significantly to the game's overall atmosphere and intensity. Overall, it stands out as one of the game's most impressive features.
“Can't stress how awesome the music was, and this game just gave me Ghostrunner vibes in a Souls form.”
“The soundtrack is very well thought out, and it keeps you very engaged throughout the gameplay.”
“The music acts as a character in itself, guiding your emotions and heightening the intensity of every encounter.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning beauty and unique aesthetics, contributing to an immersive experience. Players appreciate the impressive visuals and character designs, although some have expressed a desire for additional mechanics to enhance gameplay. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
“Really enjoying this game so far -- the graphics, the characters, and the general aesthetics are all very mysteriously beautiful!”
“The graphics and mechanics are pretty amazing.”
“The game settings and graphics are very cool.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and set in a captivating world, with many users praising the plot and a particularly satisfying ending.
“The plot and world are very interesting.”
“I really enjoy the story, and the ending is fantastic.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features minimal character development, as it follows a straightforward linear action format that does not allow for significant growth or evolution of the characters.
“It is a simple linear action game with no character development.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the absurdity of the frequent deaths, leading to amusing and unexpected situations that players find entertaining.
“Some funny situations arise from all the dying. :D”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, making even the toughest moments enjoyable.”
“I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive setting, which enhances the overall gameplay experience and elevates it beyond typical genre standards, creating a unique and captivating journey for players.
“From its atmospheric setting to its masterful gameplay, this game pushes the boundaries of the genre and offers a journey like no other.”
