Shifting World

 3DS
Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. Games Master UK
    Sep 17, 2012
    49
    The simplicity of the web game is lost in this flabby, oversized spin-off. [Nov 2012, p.85]
    All this publication's reviews
  2. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Oct 2, 2012
    45
    The original's good ideas are distorted in an apparent attempt to justify a price tag. [Nov 2012, p.98]
    All this publication's reviews
  3. Nintendo Life
    May 14, 2012
    30
    Shifting World certainly contains the germ of a great idea but it execution leaves a lot to be desired. Uninspired level design, a useless map, poor responsiveness and inexplicable slowdown all come together to make Shifting World feel like an unfinished beta version released at retail. Shifting World had potential, but in its current state, you're not missing much by passing on it.

Awards & Rankings

53
#53 Best 3DS Game of 2012
54
#54 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2012
35
#35 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2012

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. Trey82
    Apr 11, 2020
    0
    Shifting world is a puzzle that you wont want to figure out.
    Part of a puzzle game is ease of use and logical outcomes.
    "Shifting" switches    Shifting world is a puzzle that you wont want to figure out.
    Part of a puzzle game is ease of use and logical outcomes.
    "Shifting" switches keyblocks, stop blocks, inverts the colors and rotates the world. In 3d. Visual strain sets in, and quickly.
    It isnt good, at all. The premise is easy but predicting where things will shift to becomes tedious with the 'overhyped' shifting mechanic. Just switch, dont do the roll and the flash and... ugh.
    There are better, smarter puzzlers out there that wont give you a headache. Skip this one, 2d AND 3d.    … Full Review »
  2. TheZixGamer
    Dec 8, 2015
    9
    This is a game that really surprised me, it takes a unique twist on the puzzle game genre, and whilst it won’t be to everyones taste it is aThis is a game that really surprised me, it takes a unique twist on the puzzle game genre, and whilst it won’t be to everyones taste it is a solid puzzle game and is a refreshing take on the genre. I can easily say this game is one of the best puzzle games on the 3DS, in my opinion it is the best! The only criticism is I would have like a few more levels in the game or even some DLC level packs. So I highly recommend Shifting Worlds to anyone seeking a new challenge.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »