TinShift

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TinShift is a multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by WhileTrueGames and was released on June 3, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"TinShift is a fast-paced first-person shooter arena boasting spectacular visuals, inspired by Quake, UT, and Titanfall. The game offers 10 weapon types, a map for 20 players with vertical gameplay, and the option to play as robots. A unique feature is the 'Return in time' mechanic, allowing players to rollback 10 seconds after a successful kill, ensuring constant action and a second chance to change the course of events."

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Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique combination of mechanics from popular titles like Titanfall and Apex, providing a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience.
Graphics are visually appealing, with beautiful designs and impressive animations that enhance the overall experience.
There is a large variety of weapons available, which keeps the gameplay fresh and allows for different playstyles.

The game is plagued by frequent crashes and optimization issues, making it difficult to enjoy the experience without interruptions.
The user interface is poorly designed and lacks functionality, leading to confusion and frustration for players trying to navigate the game.
Currently, the game has a low player base, resulting in matches often being filled with bots instead of real players, diminishing the multiplayer experience.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
31%
16%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and high quality, providing an eye-pleasing experience. However, many users report significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance on average PCs, with some unable to run the game above low to medium settings despite having capable hardware. Overall, while the visuals are appealing, the game's optimization detracts from the experience for many players.
- “The graphics in the game are very beautiful, and optimization and system requirements will allow you to enjoy the beauty on average PCs and laptops.”
- “The graphics in the game are really high level and pleasantly pleasing to the eye.”
- “Very dynamic, captivating with its nice graphics and good musical accompaniment.”
- “Plus, the optimization is terrible, so while the graphics are decent, I can barely run low graphics on this game, whereas on the same PC, I can run Crysis on near max settings.”
- “That said, I don't believe it is just my PC being weak when I say that I'm hitting barely 60 fps on medium graphics; rather, I think it's a problem with the game.”
- “First off, the graphics settings don't seem to do anything but change the resolution from what I can tell, which would honestly be fine if it didn't cause my mouse to move super fast every now and then.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by unique mechanics, particularly in movement and shooting, making it highly addictive and engaging, especially for a shooter. While it features popular modes like battle royale and king of the hill, some players feel it lacks polish and suffers from interface issues. Overall, the game combines elements from titles like Titanfall and Star Wars Battlefront, offering a visually appealing experience with a variety of weapons and progression systems.
- “The game is very addictive, and the gameplay is one of the best in shooters.”
- “The gameplay features a popular battle royale and king of the hill mode, which ultimately looks very interesting.”
- “Tinshift is a first-person shooter against real players or bots, featuring a large number of different weapons, an interesting progression system, and engaging shooting mechanics.”
- “It's not a game, it's more like a pre-alpha, unfinished playtest with terrible choices of music, mechanics, and generally everything.”
- “The gameplay is a popular battle royale and king of the hill mode, which ultimately looks very interesting.”
- “The developers have combined in it some of the mechanics from Titanfall, as well as the mechanics of Star Wars Battlefront.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players can run it smoothly on lower settings and appreciate the beautiful graphics, others report significant issues, citing poor optimization and unfinished elements that detract from the overall experience. Overall, it appears that while the game has potential for average PCs, it still requires further refinement to fully meet players' expectations.
- “Optimization at the highest level; on minimal settings, I can run the game with dinosaurs on screen. :D”
- “The graphics in the game are very beautiful, and the optimization and system requirements will allow you to enjoy the beauty on average PCs and laptops.”
- “The game has good graphics and decent optimization, making it enjoyable even on less powerful systems.”
- “Nothing is finished and the game is poorly optimized.”
- “I also noticed that at the moment, optimization leaves much to be desired.”
- “Optimization at the highest level; on minimal settings, I can run the game with dinosaurs.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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Reviews of the game's music are mixed, with some users criticizing it as poorly chosen and unpolished, while others appreciate the dynamic and captivating soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. The music is noted for its ability to promote a fighting spirit, suggesting that it can be effective when aligned with the game's mechanics. Overall, the quality of the music seems to vary significantly among players.
- “The appropriate music promotes a fighting spirit and is very enjoyable.”
- “The music is very dynamic and captivating, complemented by nice graphics and good musical accompaniment.”
- “The music can be made more challenging in matches, similar to the intensity found in Doom.”
- “It's not a game, it's more like a pre-alpha, unfinished playtest with terrible choices of music, mechanics, and generally everything.”
- “Music can be made harder in matches, as in the same doom.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for its lack of engaging missions and meaningful content, with players expressing frustration over repetitive gameplay that primarily involves shooting at simplistic AI opponents.
- “Dear developers, where is the mission or at least some companies for the game? Because in the game, aside from mindlessly shooting at bots that can't even navigate down from the embankment, there is basically nothing to do.”
- “The story feels completely absent, leaving players with a hollow experience that lacks any meaningful engagement.”
- “I was expecting a rich narrative, but instead, I found a disjointed plot that fails to connect with the characters or the gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, unpolished features, and inconsistent models. The customization menu is non-functional, and the home screen is described as either broken or unattractive, while animations are noted to be stiff and janky. Overall, the game suffers from significant stability issues that detract from the user experience.
- “Completely unpolished and buggy; it feels janky with inconsistent models. The customization menu doesn't even work, and the home screen is either broken or hideous. Animations feel stiff and awkward.”