Light Reforged

Light Reforged follows Baldr, the Norse god of wisdom and light. After Loki kills him and casts him into the underworld, Loki introduces intoxicating technology to the Aesir and dwarves, who embed it in the world and throw it out of balance. Reborn by Hel, Baldr must restore that balance and regain godhood as he travels through four realms of Norse mythology.

The realms

The realms each reflect their inhabitants and the spread of technology. Vanaheim, home of the Vanir and nature, is the last stand between Ivaldi and his goal of technological takeover. It is the most naturalistic realm and the least steampunk in design. Asgard, home of the Aesir, is more technologically advanced than Vanaheim; its arena is a sacred battleground, with small signs of technology around the outer rim.

Svartalfheim is home to the dwarves and is ruled by the Sons of Ivaldi. It is the most corrupted realm, with little nature. Magic cores stain its water and sky red, while persistent smog dirties the roads, sidewalks and large buildings. Three cores power the city. Baldr also travels through Helheim, the home of the dead.

Combat and elements

You fight enemies and bosses across the realms using a dash, melee attacks, projectile weapons, the Prismatic Light Meter and special actions. Combat centers on hacking and slashing: dodge strategically, use your dash to cut through hordes and slash at enemies trying to surround you. When overwhelmed, you can use your cannon to clear waves of enemies. Enemies and bosses require you to think before you attack.

Fighting charges the Prismatic Light Meter, which lets you use one of three elements: Fire, Ice or Wind. Each element has three tiers and offers offensive and defensive abilities, including dealing burn damage over time, freezing enemies in place and blowing away large groups.