The winter one for example can be used to create icy platforms or to freeze an enemy in its tracks. (thisgengaming.com)
Overall the game controls very well but certain more advanced techniques such as freezing enemies really require some time and effort from the player to be able to utilize correctly. (xblafans.com)
You can also freeze enemies, or hit them with a laser which causes explosions. (wolfsgamingblog.com)