Lynked: Banner of the Spark

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In "Lynked: Banner of the Spark," lead the resistance against evil Combot overlords by assembling a team of robot allies and executing flashy combos with your Wyre grappling hook. With a variety of weapons to unlock and upgrades to earn, you'll build your base and recruit new allies to save the natural world in this co-op or solo adventure. The world is your weapon as you turn deadly environmental traps against your enemies.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews

story7 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a delightful blend of cozy town-building mechanics reminiscent of Animal Crossing and fast-paced, engaging combat similar to Hades, providing a unique and enjoyable experience.
Players appreciate the variety of customization options for characters and weapons, as well as the charming art style and engaging soundtrack that enhance the overall atmosphere.
The cooperative multiplayer mode is well-received, allowing friends to enjoy the game together while exploring, building, and completing missions without significant bugs or issues.

The game suffers from performance issues, with many players experiencing low frame rates and crashes, particularly in the early access stage, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
Some players find the combat mechanics to be lacking depth, with certain weapons feeling unbalanced and the overall challenge of missions being inconsistent, leading to a desire for more difficulty options.
There are reports of bugs and glitches, particularly in quest progression and character interactions, which can hinder gameplay and create frustration for players.

story
41 mentions
17 % positive mentions
76 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally enjoyable, featuring a core narrative complemented by a variety of side missions and engaging characters. Players appreciate the blend of roguelite elements and town-building mechanics, which enhance the overall experience, although some feel the main storyline could be more compelling. While the missions are fun and offer meaningful choices, there are concerns about multiplayer quest completion and the need for more challenging content.
- “Enjoyable story and cute characters.”
- “The storyline is equally impressive, featuring rich, multifaceted characters and a plot that continually surprises and engages.”
- “Every decision feels meaningful, with choices that impact not only the story but also how players connect with the game.”
- “The story is so-so but that could change in the future!”
- “The town bots are just fetch quests to earn a currency.”
- “Some of the missions are easy.”
gameplay
18 mentions
39 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its responsive combat mechanics, diverse weapon options, and engaging roguelite mission system, offering a dynamic and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the blend of action, town-building, and fishing elements, which create a fun and immersive gameplay loop reminiscent of titles like Animal Crossing and Cult of the Lamb. Overall, the game successfully balances skill-based challenges with relaxing activities, making it a well-rounded experience.
- “Combat is more thought out than I first expected, with multiple weapon types and the wyre mechanics in a roguelite mission system.”
- “Gameplay feels good; the combat is smooth and features a ton of different weapon families, providing a lot of genuinely different ways to experience it.”
- “The variety of abilities and weapons means that no two encounters are the same, keeping the gameplay dynamic and challenging in the best way possible.”
- “I highly recommend to watch some YouTube videos or Twitch streams about the actual gameplay first, as what I saw in the trailers was giving me a slightly different picture.”
- “The gameplay loop is similar to Cult of the Lamb.”
- “Its a very nice combination between relaxation and a bit of skill-based ARPG gameplay.”
graphics
7 mentions
71 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming art style and breathtaking visuals, featuring vibrant colors and intricate textures that enhance the immersive experience. Players appreciate the polished aesthetic and the freedom to customize their characters, which adds to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. The combination of solid graphics with engaging combat and a variety of activities contributes to a visually appealing and fun gaming experience.
- “The graphics are breathtaking, blending vibrant colors with intricate textures that bring the game’s unique universe to life.”
- “I love the charming art style and simple but fun combat.”
- “There is so much to do and its art style is very polished.”
optimization
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly as players expand their towns, leading to increased performance demands. While it remains playable, users have noted bugs and hope for improvements in future updates to enhance the overall experience.
- “There are some bugs, and the game can be optimized further, but it is still a completely playable experience.”
- “I look forward to giving the game another try with future optimization updates.”
- “The game needs optimization as I can run the game, but it takes so much power.”
- “The more I add to my town, the worse it seems to get - hoping that's a fixable optimization issue.”
- “I will say the optimization isn't great, but it's the first day of early access.”
music
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised as excellent and relaxing, complementing the vibrant visuals and overall enjoyable gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience, making it a key reason to recommend the game.
- “The soundtrack is excellent.”
- “Super vibrant game, the music is amazing; I could go on forever, but you should just buy the game and check it out yourself!”
- “Nice visuals, relaxing music, and solid combat (you can use the right stick to zoom in during combat).”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players feel that certain grinding tasks, such as farming, can feel tedious and chore-like, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game, while activities like fishing are perceived as more engaging and fun.
- “There can be some improvement on tasks that feel more like chores than fun. No one likes to dig up dozens of crops; why is fishing so fun but farming feels brain-dead?”
- “The grinding in this game is tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself spending too much time on mindless tasks instead of enjoying the core gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game shows great potential but suffers from stability issues, with frequent crashes reported by users at launch.
- “Great game, a lot of potential, but it's a bit buggy at launch with crashes occurring somewhat frequently.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its witty dialogue and charming characters, contributing to an engaging world that players find delightful and entertaining.
- “It's basically everything I wanted; the art direction and sense of world-building are incredible, with cute characters and funny dialogue.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every interaction a delight.”
- “I love how the witty banter between characters keeps the gameplay light-hearted and entertaining.”