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Shift Happens

Shift Happens

|Germany|Platform, Puzzle

7.6 /10

Pretty good

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4.4k ratings
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Why play it

Shift Happens is a co-op platformer for two people. You control Bismo and Plom, who are connected by accident. They share a common mass and can shift it at any time. At the push of a button you change size and strength, affecting yourself and your partner. The mechanic links you and forces you to cooperate and communicate.

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Rating momentum

Pretty good: 7.6/10 across 4.4k ratings. Overall vibes are good; safe to add to your backlog.

Play style

Leans into Platform, Puzzle, Indie — a quick read on whether that fantasy matches what you usually enjoy.

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PS4Blog.netTracey · 29 Jan, 2019
7.5/10

Shift Happens is a fun puzzle game with colorful graphics and character design that oozes charm. There is a nice variety of puzzles that keep things feeling fresh so that you don't end up doing the same puzzle style over and over again. The amount of content is brilliant, and depending on your skill level, you're looking at 8-12 hours to complete everything the game has to offer. The two characters offer a lot of smart abilities for solving puzzles, and the puzzles themselves are very creative, giving your brain a decent workout.

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NintendoWorldReportMatthew Olivo · 24 Oct, 2018
9/10

All in all, I can say that without a doubt this is one of the best co-op puzzle platformers to hit the eShop's digital shelves. If you're looking for a good game to spend playing with your sibling, cousin, friend, or family member, definitely add this one to your Switch's library and prepare for the laughs and challenges to come.

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Nindie SpotlightJustin Nation · 10 Oct, 2018
8/10

In the game you play as Bismo and Plom, two lab experiments who’re trying to work their way through a gauntlet of challenges by helping one another out...

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Entertainment BuddhaJohn Fletcher · 27 Apr, 2017
6/10

A fun little puzzle romp for two people. Shift Happens suffers a little from not having a stronger offering for single player. Once you and a friend have completed it there's not a lot here to come back to. Still fun, and for the price it's not a bad distraction.

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TrueAchievementsKelly Packard · 13 Mar, 2017
8/10

Shift Happens is a rewarding and challenging puzzler that is especially enjoyable in co-op. The gradual introduction of new and increasingly complex mechanics is done right, and you'll feel on top of the world as you grow more adept at utilizing them.

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GameSpewBecca Smith · 13 Mar, 2017
8/10

Don't expect too much from the single player mode, but if you've got a friends who'll enjoy puzzling with you, I highly recommend picking Shift Happens up.

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Fortress of SolitudeEvan Saunders · 11 Mar, 2017
7.9/10

Whether you’re playing quietly in single player mode, shouting and laughing with a friend, or shouting in frustration at a stranger, you’re bound to find something to enjoy with Shift Happens.

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COGconnectedAlex Everatt · 7 Mar, 2017
6.5/10

You’ll be shifting between sizes many times throughout a level – but it’ll only work with solid communication.

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Readers GambitJonathan Grier · 6 Mar, 2017
6/10

there is a place for Shift Happens. A very specific place. So if you think you fancy a bit of a go on Shift Happens, I hope you had the foresight to procreate. If not, maybe leave it. The game that is. Procreate away.

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TheXboxHubCarlos Santuana · 2 Mar, 2017
6/10

Shift Happens isn’t exactly a bad co-op game, but it does suffer from some rather noticeable irritations and when joining a genre of successfully established titles, there really needs to be more on offer than that included.

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