Blackshift

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Blackshift is a single player arcade puzzle game. It was developed by Robin Allen and was released on September 22, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Blackshift is an action puzzle game that isn't afraid of complexity. Curse your way through 100 basically impossible levels, or create your own and share them with the world.

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Single-Player

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

The game features a vast array of mechanics and puzzles that are creatively designed, providing a challenging and rewarding experience.
The inclusion of a level editor and community-made levels adds significant replayability and variety to the gameplay.
The exploration elements and hidden secrets enhance the depth of the puzzles, making the game engaging and enjoyable for both casual and hardcore players.

There is a frustrating input lag that can make precise movements difficult, especially in sections requiring strict timing.
Checkpoints are not always common, which can lead to repetitive gameplay and frustration during challenging levels.
Some players have reported issues with controller compatibility, forcing them to rely on keyboard controls.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The gameplay is characterized by an extensive array of mechanics that interact in innovative ways, offering players numerous surprises and secrets. With a robust level editor and access to community-created content, the game provides a challenging experience that tests logic, quick thinking, and reflexes through a variety of complex puzzles. Players can expect a continually evolving challenge that remains engaging and fresh throughout their experience.
- “After several hours of playing it, I gotta say this game truly is something special. All the mechanics interact with each other in smart and interesting ways, and the puzzles are brutally difficult.”
- “The massive variety of different puzzles that can be created with these mechanics is actually amazing. This game has an incredible level editor and access to community-made levels.”
- “In conclusion, this game will really challenge your logic, quick thinking, reflexes, and timing skills simultaneously, with many mechanics all interacting with each other in ways that will constantly surprise you. It has a level editor and a community level browser built in.”
- “The base description of the mechanics is the same (okay, you blow up a thing instead of finding an exit), but the 'etc.' above keeps on going and going.”
- “After several hours of playing, I have to say this game truly is something special. All the mechanics interact with each other in smart and interesting ways, and the puzzles are brutally difficult.”
- “In conclusion, this game will really challenge your logic, quick thinking, reflexes, and timing skills simultaneously, with many mechanics all interacting with each other in ways that will constantly surprise you.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its immersive and atmospheric music, which contributes significantly to the overall experience.
- “The atmospheric music enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game features atmospheric music that immerses you in its world.”
- “The combination of visuals and atmospheric music creates a captivating environment.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is noted for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- “The atmospheric music enhances the overall experience.”
- “The atmospheric music creates an immersive environment.”
- “The atmospheric music adds depth to the gameplay.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their quality, complementing the engaging puzzles and enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “I like the game (good puzzles + nice graphics).”
- “I like the game (good puzzles + nice graphics).”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers indicate that the game's replayability is significantly hindered by a major issue, suggesting that addressing this flaw could greatly enhance the overall experience and make the game much more enjoyable to play multiple times.
- “If the developer were to fix this one extremely blatant issue, then the game would become infinitely more playable and would actually be decent.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users feel that the grinding aspect of the game, particularly in its puzzle design, has become tedious and dull over time, losing the engaging and exciting qualities it once had.
- “Puzzle design that seemed engaging and exciting to me in 1995 is now tedious and dull.”