- November 30, 2016
- Hyper Hippo Games
Phrase Shift
Platforms
Mac OS
PC
Windows
Buy Now
About
Phrase Shift is a word puzzle game that presents you with clues, such as "FOUR MINUS THREE." The challenge is to shift the words in the definition to uncover the answer. With over 600 puzzles spanning various categories, players can enjoy hours of cerebral entertainment. No need to worry about tedious tutorials or time-consuming storylines; just jump in and start solving!
- The game features a unique and creative mechanic where players slide words to form answers, making it engaging and fun.
- It offers a relaxing experience with a variety of puzzles, making it suitable for casual play and enjoyable for both adults and children.
- The hint system allows players to progress without frustration, and the game is inexpensive, providing good value for the amount of content available.
- Some clues can be awkward or confusing, leading to frustration and the need for hints, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game heavily relies on American English, which may limit enjoyment for non-native speakers or those unfamiliar with American culture.
- There are technical issues, such as the game not remembering sound settings and occasional bugs in the level selection screen.
- gameplay12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay features a unique mechanic where players slide clues to align letters for solutions, making it accessible yet requiring a good vocabulary. While the basic mechanics are enjoyable, some reviewers feel that the overall experience lacks depth and creativity, leading to a somewhat simplistic and unengaging gameplay after the initial novelty. The game can be completed in a few hours, making it suitable for casual play, including for younger audiences.
“Sliding the clues to line up the correct letters for each solution was a unique game mechanic that I haven't encountered before.”
“Sure, the basic mechanic is fine, but after that, it feels like the developers just started slinging words in without any thought for making their creation interesting.”
“I finished all the puzzles in a little over three hours, but that includes a bit of time showing the game mechanics to my wife (she liked it) and turning my 10-year-old loose for a few puzzles (she liked it as well).”
“The gameplay is simple enough for anyone to understand (you are given a phrase as a clue and you have to shift the words in the phrases in such a manner that the solution gets spelled out), but you should come equipped with a good vocabulary to conquer this challenge.”
Buy Phrase Shift
Videos
