Nano Shift
- November 8, 2017
- Egg Roll Digital Studios Inc.
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamSearch for secrets and hidden evidence of humanity’s broken past in this tensely immersive Room-Scale VR puzzle mystery game. Navigate your way through houses, prisons, and through time piecing together clues of who released the Nano Virus that still ravages the surface to this day.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers an immersive escape room experience with great graphics and clever puzzles.
- The environments are well designed, and the frequent use of puzzle boxes adds a satisfying tactile element to gameplay.
- The developer is responsive and the game has potential for future content, making it enjoyable even in early access.
- The game is unfinished and lacks a complete story, leading to disappointment for players expecting more content.
- Many players experienced frustrating glitches, including lost progress and impossible puzzles.
- The game is too short for the price, with some players only getting around 49 minutes of gameplay.
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its intriguing elements and clever integration into gameplay, while others express disappointment over its unfinished state and lack of resolution. Many felt that the extensive setup, particularly regarding the nano virus incident, ultimately felt unnecessary and disconnected from the overall experience.
“Excellent use of room-scale, really clever puzzles, multiple rooms, intriguing story without it being in your face, and great graphics.”
“But this is an unfinished game where the story won't be completed.”
“Introducing the story around it without the game having much to do with it after all can be quite disappointing.”
“Personally, I expected more on the story side, especially after the extensive introduction of the nano virus incident, only to find at the end that this was really unnecessary for the game in its current state.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a customizable experience with engaging environments, enjoyable puzzles, and a unique backpack mechanic, providing around two hours of playtime. However, some users reported significant issues, including glitches that hindered gameplay and difficulties with refunds.
“The gameplay is quite customizable.”
“The environments are well put together, the puzzles and exploration are fun, I quite like the backpack mechanic.”
“I got about 2 hours of gameplay out of this.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality, particularly in VR, with excellent room-scale implementation and clever design. However, some users noted that harsh shadows can obscure certain objects, making them difficult to see. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the immersive experience.
“Great graphics for VR.”
“Excellent use of room-scale, really clever puzzles, multiple rooms, intriguing story without it being in your face, and great graphics.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game features impressive sound design, particularly noted for its innovative approach to ambient music, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
“Nice sound design with an interesting way to do ambient music.”
