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.

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Reviews

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

story9 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun blend of genres, combining cozy town-building elements with engaging roguelite combat, making it enjoyable for a wide audience.
The art style is charming and polished, with a vibrant world filled with quirky characters and a satisfying gameplay loop that keeps players engaged.
The developers are active in the community, frequently addressing bugs and implementing updates, which enhances the overall experience and shows commitment to improvement.

The game currently lacks Steam Cloud Save and offline play support, which limits accessibility for some players.
There are performance issues and bugs, particularly in multiplayer, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
Some players find the combat to be too easy or lacking depth, with a desire for more challenging difficulty settings and varied NPC interactions.

story
43 mentions
21 % positive mentions
72 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally enjoyable, featuring a straightforward narrative with engaging dialogue and charming characters. Players appreciate the blend of main quests and side content, which allows for exploration and character development, although some feel the core storyline could be more compelling. The missions are designed to enhance both the story and gameplay, with meaningful choices that impact player experience, though some users noted issues with multiplayer quest completion.
- “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.”
- “It brings players together in a way that feels natural and immersive, enhancing both gameplay and the overall story.”
- “The story is so-so but that could change in the future!”
- “The town bots are just fetch quests to earn a currency.”
- “Playing multiplayer and the other quests aren't being fulfilled when completed by the host, which is how it should work like every other game, but not here.”
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 between multiple weapon types and the wyre mechanics in a roguelite mission system.”
- “Gameplay feels good, the combat is smooth and with a ton of different weapon families, and then variations therein, you've got 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 watching some YouTube videos or Twitch streams about the actual gameplay first, as what I saw in the trailers gave me a slightly different picture.”
- “The gameplay loop is similar to Cult of the Lamb.”
- “The game is lovely, and it's a joy to play with all the different mechanics available. I played about 5 hours in the demo and loved every second of it; the building/town management aspects are really pleasant and don't intrude if you are only there for the action.”
graphics
9 mentions
78 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming art style, vibrant colors, and intricate textures that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the polished visuals and the ability to customize characters, which adds to the game's appeal. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the fun and engaging gameplay.
- “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's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players noting significant performance issues, especially as they expand their towns. However, recent updates have improved performance, transforming initial negative reviews into more positive ones, indicating that while optimization is still a concern, it is being actively addressed. Overall, the game remains playable despite its optimization challenges.
- “There are some bugs, and the game can be optimized further, but it is still a completely playable experience.”
- “Originally a negative review because of the performance, but with newer updates, the performance issues were fixed!”
- “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 highly recommended for players.
- “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
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while farming and city building can simplify tasks, many feel that certain activities, like crop harvesting, become tedious and less enjoyable compared to other gameplay elements like fishing. Improvements are suggested to make these tasks feel less like chores.
- “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?”
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 and immersive world. Players appreciate the blend of cute aesthetics with clever comedic elements, enhancing the overall experience.
- “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 joy and keeping me engaged throughout.”
- “I love how the game balances humor with its storyline, creating memorable moments that always make me laugh.”