Underplayed Gems

Shinobi Shift (2021)

Shinobi Shift cover
Developer
Semyon Maximov
Publisher
BekkerDev Studio
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A high-energy cyberpunk platformer where time-bending abilities and stylish shuriken combat create a fluid, action-hero feeling.

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What players say

Players agree this is extremely short, often calling it a 1-2 hour game, and recommend buying it only when deeply discounted. The time-slowing and stop mechanics are a highlight, but the one-hit-death difficulty and rough performance on high settings hold it back. The developer is a solo indie and the game feels incomplete, with no achievements and a clunky UI.

Screenshots

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