- April 13, 2021
- Megalithic Mainframe
Shape Shift Shawn Episode 1: Tale of the Transmogrified
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In "Shape Shift Shawn Episode 1: Tale of the Transmogrified," players navigate as Shawn Maxwell, a 10-year-old boy who, after falling into an underworld on Halloween, gains shape-shifting abilities to combat menacing monsters. This episodic platformer features four distinct transformations, each with unique gameplay mechanics, as Shawn battles bosses and overcomes obstacles in his quest to return home. With pre-rendered art and a funky soundtrack, the game offers a challenging experience for platformer enthusiasts.
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- The game features enjoyable gameplay with a fun twist on the platforming genre, including character transformations that add strategic depth.
- The art style is weird and spooky, complemented by funky music and funny sound effects, creating an engaging atmosphere.
- Level design encourages exploration and effectively utilizes the unique abilities of each character, making the game fun and accessible.
- Some game mechanics are unclear, leading to confusion, and there are issues with hit detection and platforming precision.
- The game suffers from a lack of checkpoints, especially in later stages, which can lead to frustrating backtracking.
- There are technical issues, including bugs that can crash the game and problems with UI scaling on ultra-wide monitors.
story4 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game features a Halloween-inspired narrative centered around Shawn, a shape-shifting creature on a quest to return home, which some players find engaging. However, the storytelling is criticized for being dull and unoriginal, and technical issues with the user interface hinder the overall experience.
“This game is fun and I like the story concept.”
“A boring and bland story paired with a colorful but ugly game.”
“It has a Halloween-inspired story, although the UI had some issues with my ultra-wide monitor and I was unable to read most of the dialogue as it was placed above the screen.”
“The game follows the story of Shawn, a shape-shifting creature who must navigate through a series of challenges to find his way back home.”
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