Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition

Crunching Koalas · Sep 7, 2017

Teen

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LICHTSPEER is an action arcade lightspear-throwing simulator based in an Ancient Germanic Future. Co-op mode for 2 players included! In a land filled with Penguin Vikings, Wurst Zombies, and Hipster Ice Giants, survival is an art. Fortunately, an ancient champion with an elegant weapon has been summoned to please the Gods and restore balance to the universe. Grab your lightspear, become a Germonaut, and traverse lands straight out of Germanic myths. Survive with style and expand your powers to fight for the glory and amusement of the almighty Gods.

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Critic reviews

COGconnected
Anthony Bacchus · Sep 22, 2017
7.1
Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition surprised me with its addictive “one more try” gameplay cycle and a refreshing co-op multiplayer mode. It’s also another excellent example of how the Switch is becoming the ideal platform for indie developers. Lichtspeer didn’t wow anyone on PS4 but it’s a welcome addition to the Switch.
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Pure Nintendo
Harrison Milfeld · Sep 22, 2017
6.0
Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition can be both a fun and rewarding experience for those wanting a quick challenge. Otherwise, the fun of throwing neon-colored spears at wave of enemy after enemy can wear thin fast alongside its difficulty curve, which is sure to get your blood pressure rising.
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Nintendo Insider
Darren Palma · Sep 21, 2017
7.0
Just a small independent project by an equally sized development team obviously having a bit of fun with a simple concept that works. Sure, it’s shallow and somewhat repetitive, but the feeling of popping the heads of several made-up Germanic creatures in succession as the body count rises is undoubtedly a satisfying one. With added New Game+, as well as a ragequit mode for the complete gluten for punishment, there’s enough challenge here to even keep the Gods happy.
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Cubed3
Josh Di Falco · Jan 02, 2018
7.0
Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition is a good addition to the Nintendo Switch library of arcade indie titles, while also being a good suggestion for a couch co-op game. The frequent warnings of dying a lot cannot be ignored, though, because this is punishingly difficult, aided further by the somewhat frequent aiming glitches.
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Game Grin
Dylan Chaundy · Sep 17, 2017
7.0
Though Lichtspeer may not be the deepest experience around, its confluence of moreish gameplay and eye-catchingly ice-cool presentation is a devilishly fun time that has the potential to spear ol’ boredom right between the eyes.
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God is a Geek
Mikhail Madnani · Sep 17, 2017
5.0
Lichtspeer: Double Speer Edition is a great port. The co-op mode addition is something every game on Switch should have in some form. While the overall experience I had isn’t amazing, the developers deserve commending for the nicely implemented co-op mode. If you didn’t enjoy Lichtspeer on PC, PS4, or Vita, only get this version if you want a co-op game. The solo game will still disappoint you.
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