Underplayed Gems

ION Shift (2024)

ION Shift cover
Developer
Electro Soul Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 157 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic, precision-demanding platformer where you dash and throw items through hostile, sandbox arenas.

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What players say

Players compare ION Shift to Carrion, Hotline Miami, and Katana Zero for its one-hit-kill combat and instant respawn. The second half turns into a precision platformer that some find frustrating. Reviews split on the controls: some say they are clunky, especially during wall-jumping and fast sections.

Screenshots

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