Lorn’s Lure is a speedrunning sport that permits you to take it sluggish

“Speedrunning” in video video Games conjures pictures of frenetic sprints and glitchy hacks to go as quick as potential whereas skipping as a lot as potential.

However what in case you didn’t have to go so quick?

Lorn’s Lure is a first-person platforming exploration sport. Regardless that it appears like a retro FPS, you don’t combat: you simply leap and climb and parkour your means via gobsmackingly huge constructions.

You are able to do this actually quick if you wish to: the truth is, the sport is made for speedrunning, with built-in timers for per-level and full-game runs. But it surely’s additionally constructed for gamers (like me!) who will most likely by no means do a pace run.

What makes this such an entertaining expertise for many who take it at a slower tempo is its completely gigantic environments: they’re astonishing and oppressive, a spot that doesn’t really feel made for you. And that’s the purpose! Exploring these huge ranges takes slightly effort on the participant’s half: there’s not a drop of yellow paint to be seen. The enjoyment isn’t just in navigating these phrases, however in figuring them out.

We spoke to developer Rubeki about their inspirations for the sport’s environments, its parkour-style Gameplay, and their favourite speedrunning video Games within the video above. In the event you get pleasure from it, you’ll want to take a look at our different deep dives and developer interviews on our YouTube channel!