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Mr. Shifty

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

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    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

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Exploration, Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    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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    Last update: 29/04/2026