Chroma Shift
- October 12, 2018
- DevOrDie Studios
Get on Steam"Chroma Shift" is a cooperative, side-scrolling puzzle game set in a devastated future Earth. Players control two characters with different abilities, Theta and Psi, who must work together to solve color-based puzzles and restore power to their home. The game features six uniquely themed environments and encourages teamwork for players to overcome challenges.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fantastic and clever co-op experience with unique character abilities that enhance puzzle-solving.
- The environmental design and visuals are beautiful, creating an engaging and atmospheric world.
- Puzzles are challenging and satisfying to complete, providing a rewarding experience for players.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and stability issues, including glitches that can make it unplayable.
- Many players have reported problems with multiplayer functionality, such as black screens and connection issues.
- There is a lack of developer support for fixing these issues, leading to frustration among players.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including frustrating glitches that led some to take a month-long break from the game, as well as problems with buggy achievements.
“The glitches became so frustrating that we actually took a one-month break from playing the game.”
“Lastly, the achievements are buggy.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Gameplay is praised for its innovative mechanics that vary across different areas, such as disintegration rays and color sprays, enhancing the overall experience. The controls are also noted for their quality and responsiveness, contributing to a smooth and engaging gameplay experience.
“Each area brings new mechanics, from the disintegration rays in the solarium to the company cubes and the color sprays.”
“The mechanics are amazing, and the controls are really well designed.”
“Each area introduces new mechanics, from the disintegration rays in the solarium to the company cubes and the color sprays.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their excellent 2.5D visuals that effectively bring the atmosphere to life, complemented by high-quality audio. While the visuals are described as simple, they are also considered beautiful, enhancing the overall experience.
“The atmosphere comes to life with excellent 2.5D visuals and outstanding audio.”
“The graphics are simple, yet beautiful.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story in the game is intricately woven into the gameplay, requiring players to discover it through collectibles rather than being presented outright. This approach creates an engaging and immersive experience, encouraging players to pay attention to the intriguing background narrative.
“A great puzzle game that actually makes you think and is very relaxing. The story is not given straight away; you have to find and work for it in the form of collectibles.”
“There's a really interesting background story that I need to pay attention to.”
“The story is not given straight away; you have to find and work for it in the form of collectibles.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me disconnected from their motivations and struggles.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is vividly brought to life through impressive 2.5D visuals and high-quality audio, creating an immersive experience for players.
“The atmosphere comes to life with excellent 2.5D visuals and outstanding audio.”
“The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel alive.”
“The combination of stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack creates a truly captivating atmosphere.”
