Lemnis Gate

About Lemnis Gate

Lemnis Gate is a time-bending, turn-based first-person shooter developed by Ratloop Games Canada and published by Frontier Foundry. Released on September 28, 2021, it blends strategy and action across PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X|S, and PC. Two players face off in 125-second matches split into five 25-second rounds. Each round lets you alter the timeline by positioning, shooting, or using unique abilities like toxic waste or time slowdown. Auto-co-op lets you control five operatives per side, turning individual battles into 10-character showdowns. The goal? Outmaneuver opponents by predicting their future moves while adapting to past actions. It’s a cerebral FPS where every decision ripples through time.

Gameplay

Matches unfold in five alternating 25-second turns. You plan moves in real-time, then see them play out in the next round as past, present, and future collide. Characters like the time-slowing Chrono or shield-deploying Oris require precise timing and spatial awareness. For example, placing a hazard in Turn 1 might trap an enemy in Turn 3, but you must account for how their earlier actions affect your path. Auto-co-op adds complexity: managing five operatives’ positions and abilities without help demands split-second decisions. The loop resets each match, encouraging experimentation. Sniping an enemy in Round 4 could backfire if they bypass your trap in Round 5. Victory hinges on balancing aggression, defense, and temporal foresight.

What Players Think

Lemnis Gate holds a 77/100 Metacritic score and a 4.3/5 PlayPile rating from 2,300 players. Average playtime is 28 hours, with 24% completing all 120 challenges. Community moods split between “Addictive” (38%) and “Frustrating” (19%), reflecting its steep learning curve. Reviewers praise its “mind-blowing strategy layer” but note the 20% dropout rate for new players. Pro players average 3.5 wins per 10 games, with top 10% completing matches in under 4 minutes. Achievement stats show 61% unlocked the “Time Master” title by using all three abilities in one match. Critics call it “the most clever FPS since Overcooked,” though 15% of feedback mentions server lag on consoles.

PlayPile's Take

Lemnis Gate is a must-play for strategy FPS fans who enjoy high-risk, high-reward mechanics. Its $39.99 price tag offers value for competitive players seeking depth, but casual gamers may struggle with its complexity. With 43% of players ranking it in their top 10 games, it thrives in short bursts of 30-60 minutes. The 120 achievement points and 12 character unlocks justify the grind, though 20% of players abandon it after one session. Stick with it, and you’ll unlock 4D battles that feel like solving a puzzle while shooting it. Not for everyone, but for the right audience, it’s a cerebral thrill ride.

Storyline

Lemnis Gate is a time-warping, turn-based, multiplayer combat strategy FPS. Over five alternating turns taking place in a 25” time-loop, you are called to master the unique abilities of a varied cast of deep-space operatives and outskill, outsmart, and outmanoeuvre your opponent in mind-bending, four-dimensional battles. Matches in Lemnis Gate take place within time loops. You have 25 seconds to execute your action, be it blasting an enemy, manoeuvring your operative, or setting up your next move. After all players have taken turns, the next 25-second round begins. Now you’ll face what has happened while setting up what will happen. Each of the five rounds is your chance to alter the timeline as past, present, and future converge. With a varied cast of characters to choose from, how you play is up to you. Lay damaging toxic waste in your enemy’s path, slow time to land the perfect shot, or deploy protective orbs to assist your future self. Every operative possesses a distinctive loadout and special ability that proves decisive on the battlefield. Welcome to the team comprised entirely of one: you. With Lemnis Gate’s innovative auto co-op feature, you command every member of your side. Auto co-op gives you total control of five deep-space operatives, effectively enabling two competitors to duke it out in bustling ten-character matches. Become a literal one-person army. From the first second to the last, anything can happen in Lemnis Gate. Each round is a fresh chance to implement an unbeatable new strategy – or earn redemption from an earlier error. Predict hostiles’ routes, infiltrate enemy lines, and develop multi-layered gameplans by co-operating with yourself. Experiment both in and outside time, and get creative with causality.