Shift Legacy Collection Review (Steam)
Shift Legacy Collection Review, Step into the monochromatic and mind-bending universe of the Shift series developed by Antony Lavelle, where black and white landscapes hide more than meets the eye. This collection unites the original four titles – Shift, Shift 2, Shift 3, and Shift 4. At the heart of the series is the ability to “shift” – flipping the game environment and inverting levels, turning floors into ceilings and obstacles into pathways as you try to find your way to the next room.
Shift Legacy Collection Review Pros:
- Decent monochrome graphics.
- 96.97MB Download size.
- Steam achievements.
- Own in-game achievements for each game.
- Full controller support.
- Graphics settings – fullscreen.
- Five games in one – Shift, Shift 2, Shift 3, Shift 4, and Shift players packs.
- Puzzle platformer gameplay.
- Opening tutorial sections in the games.
- Brief description of the history of the game.
- Online leaderboards for each game and they show the top five players on the main game selection screen.
- Levels and the overall game are timed.
- Some of the tightest-level designs I have ever seen.
- The gimmick of the game is at any point you can flip the world upside down changing the level and what can and cannot be used as a platform.
- At the end of the game, you get a final time and score.
- You can go back to the game select menu.
- A whole lot of content in one package.
- What is really good is how different each game plays as it adds in new mechanics and obstacles. Every game is a standalone experience.
- All the games are unlocked from the start and you can play in any order.
- You can replay games.
Shift Legacy Collection Review Cons:
- The performance is not always great.
- Cannot remap controls.
- The on-screen button prompts show the mouse and keyboard only.
- The store page says the game doesn’t have controller support but it does.
- The mouse cursor stays on the screen when using the controller.
- The menus are not amazing and are awkward at times.
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Shift Legacy Collection:
Developer: Antony Lavelle
Publisher: Armor Games Studios
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Graphics - 7/107/10
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Sound - 7/107/10
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Accessibility - 7/107/10
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Length - 8/108/10
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Fun Factor - 8/108/10
Summary
The Shift Legacy Collection offers a nostalgic dive into puzzle platformer gameplay with its decent monochrome graphics and a manageable download size of 96.97MB. The collection includes five games: Shift, Shift 2, Shift 3, Shift 4, and Shift players packs, each with its own unique mechanics and obstacles, making every game a standalone experience. The games are unlocked from the start, allowing players to dive into any game in any order, and replayability is a strong feature. The inclusion of Steam achievements and in-game achievements for each game adds an extra layer of challenge and satisfaction.
The gameplay is enriched by the ability to flip the world upside down, changing the level dynamics and what can be used as a platform. This gimmick, combined with some of the tightest-level designs ever seen, makes for a compelling and challenging experience. The games also feature online leaderboards, showcasing the top five players on the main game selection screen, and the levels are timed, adding a competitive edge. The opening tutorial sections and brief descriptions of the game’s history provide a good introduction for new players.
However, the Shift Legacy Collection is not without its flaws. The performance can be inconsistent, and the inability to remap controls can be frustrating. Despite the store page indicating otherwise, the game does support controllers, but the on-screen button prompts only show mouse and keyboard inputs, and the mouse cursor remains on the screen when using a controller. The menus are also not very user-friendly and can be awkward to navigate at times.
In summary, the Shift Legacy Collection offers a substantial amount of content in one package, with each game providing a unique and standalone experience. The ability to flip the world upside down and the tight-level designs are standout features, but the performance issues and control limitations can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the collection is a worthwhile addition for fans of puzzle platformers, offering both nostalgia and challenge.
