Underplayed Gems

OneShift (2018)

OneShift cover
Developer
Mazen Games
Publisher
GrabTheGames, Mazen Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 1,095 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You solve puzzles by rotating and shifting block-based worlds to reach objectives, with a calm yet occasionally challenging feel.

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What players say

Players praise the dimension-switching time mechanic as a clever gimmick, but many find the controls awkward on keyboard and the camera angle frustrating, leading to frequent deaths. Opinions split on difficulty: some call it a breezy puzzle platformer while others describe it as a rage-inducing obstacle course.

Screenshots

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