ROGUE SHIFT

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ROGUE SHIFT is a single player and multiplayer role playing shooter game. It was developed by Far-Flung Games and was released on February 9, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"ROGUE SHIFT is a top-down shooter set on a treacherous planet, where you must battle hordes of enemies and survive harsh environments to unlock perks, gain abilities, and find weapons. Play with keyboard & mouse or as a twin-stick shooter using a controller, with three difficulty levels. Your dropship has crash-landed, and you must fight for survival against insanely intense battles while trying to reach the nearest outpost."

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

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The game features satisfying gunplay and a variety of interesting mechanics, making it enjoyable and easy to pick up.
It offers a high replay value with multiple game modes and a challenging experience, especially in co-op play.
The graphics and lighting are well-designed, contributing to an engaging atmosphere and overall aesthetic appeal.

Players often face frustrating bugs, such as issues with co-op functionality and controls not responding properly.
The lack of a midpoint save feature means dying requires replaying entire chapters, which can become tedious.
Content feels limited at this stage, with only a few chapters and modes available, leaving players wanting more variety and depth.

story
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The story mode of *Rogue Shift* consists of three missions, with players noting that while the first mission is decent, it leans more towards fast-paced shooting rather than strategic gameplay. The level design is praised for its detail and hidden resources, but overall, the narrative fails to engage some players, leading to mixed feelings about its effectiveness. Despite some positive elements like lighting and upgrades, the story does not seem to captivate all players.
- “Really good lighting, cool weapons, neat upgrades, intriguing story, and lots of little secret areas.”
- “Played the first chapter of 3 for the story mode.”
- “What I played of the story mode didn't particularly grab me, so I took quite a hiatus before trying the second level.”
- “Although I didn't get a chance to play the game in co-op as I planned, I did see that Rogue Shift had a three-mission 'story mode.' I finished the first mission and thought it was okay, but the game is much more of a twitchy top-down shooter than a slower and strategic one (the latter being my preferred style).”
- “I could tell that developer Far-Flung Games spent a lot of time designing the levels for story mode, as there were many resources off the beaten path.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a high skill ceiling, offering satisfying gunplay and engaging mechanics that are relatively easy to learn. Players appreciate the blend of intense, fast-paced action with a variety of enemies and upgrades, although some bugs need urgent attention to enhance the experience. Overall, the game provides good replay value and a competitive edge with its highscore board.
- “While it has a very high skill ceiling to even just get familiar with this game, it does have satisfying gunplay, interesting mechanics, and good replay value in general.”
- “This game has some really interesting gameplay mechanics and is fairly easy to pick up and learn.”
- “I think it boils down to having a good mixture of intense moments, fast gameplay (that's sometimes a bit chaotic but still fair), a high score board I'm trying to beat, and enough variation in terms of enemies, weapons, weapon upgrades, perks, and psionics (special abilities) that the game remains interesting.”
- “Developers need to fix bugs urgently, at least those that block the passage of the game in the first minutes of gameplay.”
- “I say Diablo not because the game is similar gameplay-wise.”
- “It's like Synthetik, but without the terrible Gears of War reload mechanic and with more polish and content.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game are highly praised for their quality, alongside impressive physics and creature designs. However, players note the lack of adjustable graphics settings as a downside, though this may be addressed in future updates since the game is currently in early access.
- “This game overall is amazing; the graphics, the physics, and the creatures are stunning.”
- “The graphics are really nice.”
- “Only downside as of now is that there's no graphics settings (no low/med/high), although that could change soon enough as it's just in early access.”
- “The only downside as of now is that there are no graphics settings (no low/medium/high), although that could change soon enough since it's just in early access.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
- “Textures are low resolution and the overall visual fidelity is disappointing.”
replayability
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Players highlight the game's high replayability, particularly when played on challenging difficulty levels like brutal. The combination of satisfying gunplay and engaging mechanics contributes to a rewarding experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Play it on brutal; there's lots of replay value.”
- “While it has a very high skill ceiling to even just get familiar with this game, it offers satisfying gunplay, interesting mechanics, and great replay value in general.”
- “Playing it on brutal difficulty adds a lot of replay value.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making it feel repetitive on subsequent playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
stability
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Overall, the game's stability is commendable, with players reporting no joining glitches in cooperative mode. While a few minor glitches exist, they do not significantly impact gameplay.
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and annoying after an initial period, suggesting that it can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “After that, it becomes tedious and annoying.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which quickly became boring.”
music
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The game's soundtrack is highly praised, with many users emphasizing that it is a standout feature and a key reason to purchase the game.
- “The soundtrack is the main reason to buy this game.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Each track is beautifully composed, making every moment in the game feel special.”
- “The soundtrack is the only redeeming quality of this game.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “While the game has potential, the music is a major letdown.”