Timespinner

About

Timespinner is a 2D platformer with RPG elements where you play as Lunais, a girl using time manipulation to dismantle an empire. The game blends fast-paced combat with exploration as you cross shifting environments, collect upgrades, and revisit areas with new abilities. Pixel art visuals and a nonlinear map encourage backtracking, with each time shift altering the world layout and enemy placements. Battles rely on timed attacks and defensive rolls, while puzzle-solving often involves rewinding objects or altering timelines to progress. The game’s strongest points are its tight controls and layered storytelling. Player reviews highlight the satisfying upgrade curve and the way time mechanics reshape level design. Though shorter than many metroidvanias, it packs in co-op mode for shared exploration and boss fights. With roots in 90s-era action games, it appeals to fans of old-school adventure titles without feeling overly nostalgic. Available on multiple platforms, it’s a concise but punchy experience with a runtime of around 8-12 hours.

Storyline

With her family murdered in front of her and the ancient Timespinner device destroyed, Lunais is suddenly transported into a unknown world, stranded with seemingly no hope of return. Using her power to control time, Lunais vows to take her revenge on the evil Lachiem Empire, but sometimes the course of history isn’t quite as black and white as it seems...