Underplayed Gems

Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer (2018)

Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer cover
Developer
Fishing Cactus
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 81 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A brain-teasing puzzle platformer where you invert a stark black-and-white world to reshape obstacles and escape levels, demanding focus and patience against a moody cyberpunk backdrop.

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What players say

Players praise the shift mechanic and the 120 levels of puzzles, but the experience is marred by crashes on launch and an abandoned online component that makes some achievements unobtainable. Players are split on the difficulty: some find the later levels frustrating with soft locks, while others appreciate the balance.

Screenshots

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