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Mr. Shifty

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2017

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Quick resume

Teleport, shift through bullets, and master lightning-fast takedowns in an all new kind of action game from tinyBuild and Team Shifty!

Global score

88/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Shooter, Fighting, Puzzle

Pros

  • Fast-paced and satisfying combat
  • Unique teleportation mechanic
  • Stylized comic art style
  • Varied enemies and level design
  • Smooth controls and responsive gameplay

Cons

  • Short game length
  • Lack of checkpoints within levels
  • Some frustrating difficulty spikes
  • Minimal story and character development
  • Technical issues such as crashes and frame drops

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to choose their approach using teleportation and melee combat, with multiple tactics possible."

  • Competence
    4

    "Requires skillful use of teleportation and timing to survive one-hit deaths and defeat enemies."

  • Competition
    -3

    "No built-in leaderboards or ranked modes; focus on personal best times and deathless runs."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Short game with some replayability for achievements and speedruns, but some players find difficulty spikes frustrating."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players creatively use teleportation and environmental objects to overcome enemies and puzzles."

  • Domination
    -4

    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are individual and balanced."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Fast-paced action and comic style provide stress relief and distraction from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players experiment with teleportation mechanics and enemy strategies to find effective approaches."

  • Exploration
    -2

    "Linear level design with limited exploration; focus is on combat and puzzle rooms."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Minimal character customization or avatar personalization; standardized presentation."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Imaginative fiction with superhero teleportation powers and comic book style."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "Solo play only with minimal social connection."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players improve skills and strategies to master levels and achieve speedruns."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires constant attention and precise timing; not suitable for background play."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual gameplay."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; single player only."

  • Progression
    2

    "Progress through levels and unlock achievements; no item or ability upgrades."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Fast-paced but satisfying combat provides flow and catharsis for many players."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Stylized visuals, sound effects, and music create exciting sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social recognition or ranking systems within the game."

  • Story
    -3

    "Story is minimal, generic, and mostly a humorous backdrop; not a focus of the game."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Players must plan teleport use and enemy engagement tactics to succeed."

  • Thrill
    3

    "One-hit death and fast action create tension and adrenaline rush."

  • Value
    -1

    "Mixed opinions on price vs content; short length but good gameplay quality."

  • Violence
    4

    "Enjoyment of melee combat and destruction of enemies and environment."

  • Survival
    3

    "Avoiding instant death and overcoming enemy threats is core gameplay."

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