WhenOverwatchfirst launched, it brought huge interest to the hero shooter subgenre of first-person shooters. Fans quickly flocked to the game for its varied cast of heroes and the strategic nature of objectives and matches. ThoughOverwatchfans likely still have a while to wait for the sequel, they should check out the new shooterLemnis Gatein the meantime.
For those who don’t know,Lemnis Gateis an extremely innovative new FPS gamethat incorporates elements of turn-based strategy games on top of its hero shooter roots. The game plays out over the course of a series of turns, which see players adding characters to a repeated 25-second time loop as they fight over various objectives. WhileLemnis Gatedoes quite a few things differently fromOverwatch, there are still some great reasons for fans to check it out.
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Lemnis Gate Offers Unique Heroes to Learn
Success inLemnis Gatelargely depends on a player’s familiarity and skill with its various operatives. Each operative inLemnis Gatehas a very specific kit that plays a certain role within matches.Overwatchfans will likely find a lot to love inLemnis Gate’s operatives, especially with how unique the operatives are from other hero shooters. With operatives like Toxin that focus on covering areas of the map with toxic sludge, there are some new tactics and abilities for players to learn.
However, many ofLemnis Gate’s operatives will feel a bit morefamiliar toOverwatchfans. There is a character that can place multiple turrets, an operative with two machine pistols that can dash forward, and a robot that can place bubble shields to protect teammates and objectives alike. While some of the characters' abilities may be similar to those inOverwatch, the new context ofLemnis Gate’s matches pushes players to utilize those abilities in an entirely different way.
Lemnis Gate Focuses on Strategy
Lemnis Gatealso puts a heavy emphasis on strategy, with players needing to take advantage of every turn they have. This adds a great layer on top ofLemnis Gate’s hero shooter mechanics that sees players having to counter the moves of their opponents while also saving their operatives for future moves as well.Overwatchplayers will likely find a lot to love in the strategic element ofLemnis Gate, as it is somewhat similar to planning team compositions and figuring out how to approach team fights.
This emphasis on strategy also makesLemnis Gatea good game for non-FPS fans. A large part of winning matches inLemnis Gateis outplaying enemies, as a lot of the game’s operatives don’t ask players to be very accurate - with even operatives like the sniper-wielding Striker slowing down time to line up important headshots. This can appeal toOverwatchplayers who prefer players that don’t require a lot of accurate shooting like Mei or Symmetra. However,Overwatchplayers who favor heroes that require more practice like Widowmaker or Hanzo can try characters like Kapitan, Striker, and Deathblow, as it takes time to master their skills. In that way,Lemnis Gateis a great option for all types ofOverwatchfans who are looking for a new FPS to check out.
Lemnis Gateis available now on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
