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Freeze time, switch between worlds, and jump across shifting platforms to collect blue cubes in a series of puzzle levels.
Released 10 Aug 2018
Freeze Time
Shift Between Worlds
Rotate Worlds
OneShift is a puzzle platformer where the player has the ability to freeze/unfreeze time and shift through worlds to collect blue cubes. But only one world can be active at a time. Later in the game, a world rotating mechanic is unveiled, which makes everything more complex!
Developed by Mazen Games · Published by GrabTheGames, Mazen Games
OneShift is a 3D puzzle platformer in which you guide a character through levels to collect blue cubes. The route forward depends on changing the world around you, as well as making jumps between platforms.
You can freeze and unfreeze time and switch between worlds, with only one world active at a time. This changes which platforms and objects are available, so you must plan routes around the shifting layout. Later levels add world rotation and objects such as teleporters, spring platforms, hazards, and timed bombs.
The game contains 90 levels: 50 focused on shifting worlds, 30 that add world rotation, and 10 bonus levels. New mechanics are introduced as you progress, with levels combining spatial puzzles and platforming challenges.
Players who enjoy OneShift often point to its world-switching premise and the way levels combine spatial reasoning with platforming, with some appreciating the added mechanics and soundtrack. Reviews also repeatedly describe the movement and camera as awkward, making jumps difficult to judge and turning some puzzles into frustrating precision challenges.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 126 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
