Shifting World

by Aksys

• Shifting World is first of the SHIFT series to adapt the famous puzzle gameplay to full 3D.
• Shift the world, from black to white and white to black. Use that to your advantage to overcome the game?s obstacles and find your way out of the room.
• A new layer of puzzles: switch from 3D to 2D and from 2D to 3D with a button.
• Over 60 levels total in Adventure Mode and Time Attack Mode!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B006JSY5EY
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 5 x 0.6 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: April 25, 2012
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,788 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #10 in Video Games > Nintendo 3DS > Games > Puzzle

Product Description

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Based on the award winning Shift series originally by Armor Games which has been played by over 16 million players on the web, Shifting World for the Nintendo 3DS introduces an all-new art direction, level editor, and 3D functionality.

Fun puzzler

Alter your environment

Synopsis

Based on the Portal-inspired Flash game called Shift, Shifting World on 3DS features the same basic premise but with added features and expanded content. Shifting World has players guiding a man who has been forcibly transported into another dimension. To help find his way back home, you must run, jump, and "shift" the environment -- transforming black into white and vice versa -- so you can find a path to escape.

Key Features:

• Complete all stages in adventure mode or improve your speed in time attack mode
• Use the shift mechanic to alter your environment
• Jump over spikes and avoid other hazards while navigating your way to each stage's exit

Product Description

Based on the award winning Shift series originally by Armor Games which has been played by over 16 million players on the web, the Nintendo 3DS version will be the first of the series to hit consoles and introduces an all-new art direction, level editor, and 3D functionality.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Time-waster December 28, 2012

By Z. Johnson

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For the price I paid ($7.00), you can't go wrong. I consider myself to be more towards the hardcore spectrum of gaming, but this casual game is a great way to pass the time. It's simple and easy for anyone to pick up and start playing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable game for 3DS owners of any age! January 15, 2013

By Jessica Lares

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Shifting World is just that, a shifting world of black and white. The goal is to get to the door of each level, grabbing keys, and avoiding obstacles such as spikes, using the left and right buttons to switch the direction of the environment.

The only thing I don't like about this game is that it uses the circle pad to move your character. It's a little awkward. The levels are fun to play though, and I like the overall feel of the graphics and how they go well with the gameplay and music.

I also think this would have been better as an eShop title and doesn't deserve the huge $30 retail price tag. It's good, but not $29.99 good. I got it used for $2 even. I still highly recommend it though, but definitely will sell my physical copy once it goes digital and buy it through the shop.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool Puzzle Game December 27, 2012

By JD

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Quite a cool game. I've played it for a couple of hours so far and I think I'm starting to get the hang of the "shifting." It's not an action game, it's a series of puzzles. The key is learning to anticipate what your environment will look like when it is "shifted" so that you can position yourself right for the shift.
The puzzles get more complex as you go along with new elements added along the way.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars interesting, fun October 2, 2012

By Jairo Supelano

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Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

this game is beautiful (despite being in black & white through the whole game, and not having too many elements on it) and different; but is true that the 'jump' is not very responsive, and it gets annoying sometimes that you jump into some spikes on the floor and you have to restart the level, or that you miss the jump and have to go back some long path because the jump button did not respond

4.0 out of 5 stars Mixed opinions June 16, 2013

By Sean Rosell

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My girlfriend loves this game, she played it for a few hours straight yesterday. My only negative thought about it is that it seems to be lacking something.. I don't know how else to describe it.

5.0 out of 5 stars very interesting & fun game June 2, 2013

By Panchan

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I played this game for about 2 hours the first time I put in in my 3DS. It's my go to game when I just want to play for a short break. The b/w is a nice change from color.

3.0 out of 5 stars ok game March 23, 2013

By Mary

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I am not finished with this game yet. Its confusing at times. I like puzzle games and this one was on sale. Keeps me occupied until some new games come out for the 3DS.

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool Game! March 11, 2013

By Daniel D. Taylor

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Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

One of the few games I can crank the 3D setting up high. Pretty easy to get the hang of it, but it's still challenging enough to encourage replay. Like other reviews the lower screen map is pretty hard to follow, but if you just look where you are & a short area around you can get a good idea where to shift. The 1 thing I don't like is the response of the jump button. 2 or 3 out of 4 times you will fall onto the spikes as you pressed jump but didn't. Requires patience to get through each world & when you begin to get annoyed at your progress, it's time for a break. For the price a great addition to your collection.