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Mr. Shifty – reviews and rating

Mr. Shifty has an average rating of 65% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics are divided – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (5/10). The game was released on April 13, 2017 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch. Players on RAWG rate the game 59%.

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What critics praise
„Mr. Shifty knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat yet tentatively conserved all the same.“
What critics criticize
„Mr.Shifty has a solid premise but is let down by severe technical issues and a weak endgame.“

Game info

Release date
Apr 13, 2017
Platforms
PCXbox OnePlayStation 4macOSLinuxNintendo Switch
Genres
IndieShooterAdventureAction
Developer
Team Shifty
Publisher
tinyBuild
Average playtime
4 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of Mr. Shifty?

Mr. Shifty has an average rating of 65% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics are divided – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4/5), the worst by Game Informer (5/10).

When was Mr. Shifty released?

Mr. Shifty was released on April 13, 2017.

What platforms is Mr. Shifty available on?

Mr. Shifty is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS, Linux and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Mr. Shifty?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing Mr. Shifty.

Is Mr. Shifty worth playing?

Mostly yes. Mr. Shifty has an average rating of 65% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. However, critics' opinions differ a lot, so it is worth reading the individual reviews.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Divided critics

Spread of ratings
30 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 15,0
Best rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
5/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #387 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 45 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 65%
  • Foreign critics2 reviews 78%
  • Players (RAWG)37 votes 59%

Local critics rate the game lower by 13 %.

How players rate it

  • Recommended 50 %
  • Meh 24 %
  • Skip 26 %

37 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Apr 20, 2017
Mr. Shifty knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat yet tentatively conserved all the same. Whether it’s using that last crucial shift or dealing with enemies in a frantic manner, the basic premise masks a surprising strategic depth. While its lack of challenge in the early parts, not to mention the somewhat disappointing length of its total run-time, may feel underwhelming, don’t let the bare,...

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