Shape Shifter

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Shape Shifter is a single player action game. It was developed by PRORTUS and was released on July 7, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

"Shape Shifter" is a rhythm-based puzzle game with four modes: Jump, Wave, Clean, and Combo. In Jump mode, avoid red blocks while scoring points for jumps; in Wave mode, leave red blocks behind for points; in Clean mode, use green elements to push red blocks for points; and in Combo mode, experience a challenging combination of all modes. The game encourages fluid adaptation to changing situations, echoing Bruce Lee's philosophy of water-like responsiveness.

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Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

music9 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game has a simple and relaxing gameplay experience.
The neon visuals and dubstep music are enjoyable and create a unique atmosphere.
Some players found it uplifting and a source of joy during tough times.

The game is riddled with bugs, including freezing and menu issues.
Gameplay is often described as boring and lacking variety across modes.
Many players feel it is a poor clone of Flappy Bird with frustrating controls.

music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game, primarily featuring dubstep, has received positive feedback from users, who describe it as relaxing, lovely, and a highlight of the experience. While some players noted issues with gameplay and controls, the soundtrack consistently stands out as enjoyable and fitting for the game's psychedelic aesthetic. Overall, the music enhances the atmosphere, making it a key aspect of the game's appeal.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Lovely and amazing dubstep music!!!”
- “Love the music, great visuals, seems pretty fun.”
- “Flappy Bird bootleg with poor control and loud dubstep music.”
- “You have it all for this psychedelic trip: neon color, dubstep music, clunky controls.”
- “The only negative: whenever I go into a game mode and then I die, and then I click the 'back' box, the screen is just blank with its music and background, instead of showing the single player option and the controls and options box.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it frustrating and poorly designed, likening it to a difficult version of 'helicopter' games with inconsistent controls. Others appreciate its simplicity and relaxing nature, though the lack of variety across game modes leads to boredom. Overall, the experience is polarizing, with some enjoying the straightforward mechanics while others are left dissatisfied.
- “The gameplay is a challenging 'helicopter' game where your path is sporadically and unpredictably difficult to navigate, as you constantly change shape.”
- “Really simple and relaxing gameplay.”
- “Even with that horrifying bug, I loved the super simple gameplay and, of course, the music!”
- “The gameplay is a harder to control 'helicopter' game where your path is sporadically and unreliably possible to get through, since you are constantly a different shape.”
- “4 game modes without any difference in the gameplay, so you would be bored easily.”
- “Gameplay is so bad it makes Flappy Bird look appealing.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as lazy and reminiscent of retro pixel art, while others appreciated the visuals as enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere. Overall, the graphics seem to serve more as a backdrop to the music, which many players found more appealing.
- “Love the music, great visuals, seems pretty fun.”
- “Nice graphics, but I came for the music (SoundHound can help you detect the music). PS: not a sponsorship.”
- “It's a flappy bird sort of game, decent music, not bad graphically, but works better as a screensaver than as a game.”
- “The graphics are really lazy, terrible 'neon' style vector graphics, almost as bad as retro pixel graphics.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been widely criticized for its lack of stability, with users reporting numerous bugs and overall poor performance. Many describe the experience as frustrating and nonsensical due to these technical issues.
- “Absolutely nonsensical, terrible, and buggy game.”
- “Buggy game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely perceived as lacking, with players finding it more disappointing than amusing. Overall, the comedic elements fail to resonate, leaving a negative impression.