Shape Shifter

About

"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

music12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a simple and relaxing gameplay experience.
The music is enjoyable, particularly the dubstep tracks.
The neon visuals are appealing and add to the overall aesthetic.

The game modes lack variety and can become boring quickly.
There are frequent bugs, including crashes and issues with the volume slider.
The game is considered overpriced for its simplicity and quality.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The music in the game, particularly the dubstep tracks, has received widespread praise for its relaxing and enjoyable qualities, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the great visuals that accompany the music, although some have noted technical issues that disrupt gameplay. Many users express a desire for more information about the songs featured in the game.
- “Lovely and amazing dubstep music!!!”
- “Even with that horrifying bug, I loved the super simple gameplay and the music, of course!!!”
- “Love the music, great visuals, seems pretty fun.”
- “The only negative is that 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.”
- “Can I get the names of the songs though? That would be nice.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by a challenging control scheme reminiscent of a 'helicopter' game, where players navigate through unpredictable paths while constantly changing shapes. While some find the gameplay simple and relaxing, the lack of variety across the four game modes can lead to boredom. Overall, the experience is mixed, with some enjoying the simplicity and music despite the frustrations.
- “Really simple and relaxing gameplay.”
- “Even with that horrifying bug, I loved the super simple gameplay and the music, of course!”
- “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.”
- “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.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and visual appeal, complementing the game's enjoyable music. While players appreciate the visuals, many emphasize that the music is the primary draw of the game.
- “Love the music, great visuals, seems pretty fun.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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.”