| Shift | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Armor Games Fishing Cactus(Shift Extended)[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Armor Games Zallag(Shift Extended)[2] Aksys Games (Shifting World) |
| Producer(s) | Antony Lavelle |
| Platform(s) | PC, Mac, iOS, PlayStation Network, Nintendo 3DS |
| Release date(s) | Shift February 1, 2008 (Flash) May 1, 2009(iOS)[3] Shift 2 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
| System requirements | |
Shift is a flash game series created and developed by Antony Lavelle and published by Armor Games. The game has had many versions and has been ported to iOS and PSN mini. The gameplay revolves around pressing the shift key to flip the room. The games have had critical success with Shift 2 having a score of 87/100 on Metacritic.
Contents |
In Shift, the player is in a room that is half black, half white, one of which is solid. When the player presses the shift key, the room flips upside down, and the opposite color becomes solid. The player tries to get keys and get to doors while avoiding spikes and other objects.[8] Shift makes a few references in some levels to the popular ValvE game Portal, with the phrases 'the timer is a lie!' and 'Now you're thinking with shifting'
The iOS version of Shift was rated 3/4 by Slide to Play, stating "While the iPhone edition of the game has some issues, the mind-bending idea at the core of the experience still captivates."[3]
The iOS version of Shift 2 has a score of 87/100 on Metacritic.[11] Slide to Play rated it 4/4, stating "Shift 2 has the most content of any game in the series on any platform, and it's a great way to spend a dollar."[12]
Shift Extended has a score of 76 on Metacritic.[13]