Timespinner is an action-platformer wherein players control Lunais, a Time Messenger. The game mechanics were heavily inspired by Konami's Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.[2] Luna is able to explore the castle and the surrounding grounds, while finding upgrades that help her do that effectively.[3] That includes a double jump for out of reach platforms, and water mask for being able to breathe underwater.[4] The players can use a familiar, which will follow Lunais around and help during the battles.[5] Another core feature of the game is the ability to pause time for a few seconds, allowing the player to avoid enemy attacks and use enemies as additional platforms to get to otherwise unreachable locations. The time-pausing ability is powered by sand, which can be gained by defeating enemies.[6]