Mr. Shifty

 PC
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 4 out of 21

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. MrWitzelsucht
    May 14, 2019
    9
    I love games like this one; one-shot kills, try-and-die until you get it right. I'm (I think) around half-way through at the moment and having a great time. Whenever I get stuck /frustrated I go back and retry earlier levels to see if I can do them quicker/die less. Whilst it's soundtrack isn't bad, it's not on Hotline Miami/Katana Zero levels, but serves it's purpose.
    For fans of:    I love games like this one; one-shot kills, try-and-die until you get it right. I'm (I think) around half-way through at the moment and having a great time. Whenever I get stuck /frustrated I go back and retry earlier levels to see if I can do them quicker/die less. Whilst it's soundtrack isn't bad, it's not on Hotline Miami/Katana Zero levels, but serves it's purpose.
    For fans of: Hotline Miami, Ronin, Katana Zero, Ape Out    … Expand
  2. Tomle1202
    May 17, 2017
    7
    Possessing a freshly interesting concept, Mr. Shifty could have been something more spectacular than a game that sets off promising but ends up disappointingly annoying.
  3. iBeatTheGame
    Dec 21, 2018
    8
    Similar but worse than hyperlight drifter and monaco in most aspect. It is still a fun and exciting game. I like it. No replay value though.
  4. lastfox
    Oct 25, 2020
    8
    Although it's a bit short, it really is a fun game that surprised me quite a bit. On top this games feels quite nostalgic like old SNES games.
    It's probably the fact that you only need three buttons to play it and the overall simplicity of the game. In the end it's what they do with that simple premise is what counts. And they mix it up quite a bit. From small puzzles to big survival    Although it's a bit short, it really is a fun game that surprised me quite a bit. On top this games feels quite nostalgic like old SNES games.
    It's probably the fact that you only need three buttons to play it and the overall simplicity of the game. In the end it's what they do with that simple premise is what counts. And they mix it up quite a bit. From small puzzles to big survival matches to jump'n'run. You can play either pretty aggressive and barge into rooms or you can try to be sneaky and take out enemies. I think this option to shift from one playing style into the other is what made this experience so fun. Like I said, it's a bit short but it's worth the buy. Here are the titles that this game reminded me of ( if you like these games you might give Mr Shifty a shot):

    True Lies (SNES), Hotline Miami, DieHard1 (PS1), Hyperlight Drifter    … Expand
  5. NightGeisha
    Jan 2, 2019
    7
    Mr. Shifty is a fast paced game that puts us in the shoes of a hero with the power to teleport himself and with the fighting skills of a ninja.

    Its a non-conventional fighting game in a top-down view perspective, with a very "cartoonish" style. With an interesting soundtrack and with a game mechanic that obviously was designed for controller, Mr. Shifty Is breathtaking, fast,    Mr. Shifty is a fast paced game that puts us in the shoes of a hero with the power to teleport himself and with the fighting skills of a ninja.

    Its a non-conventional fighting game in a top-down view perspective, with a very "cartoonish" style. With an interesting soundtrack and with a game mechanic that obviously was designed for controller, Mr. Shifty Is breathtaking, fast, challenging and extremely fun.

    Hope you all enjoy it.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Cubed3
    Mar 5, 2018
    70
    Mr. Shifty is an undeniably fun game, with a neat gimmick to add to the top-down action genre. It is a perfect title to make those in control feel like they are Nightcrawler, and it a great experience that can be enjoyed in short spurts. Some gameplay issues and short length keep it from being a full, must-have type of recommendation, but there is definitely still plenty of intense enjoyment to be had in this release.
    Read full review
  2. GameGrin
    Jun 9, 2017
    80
    Mr Shifty is a hectic brawler that is enjoyable in short bursts. You can happily power through a few stages and feel like a badass while you’re doing it. It is, however, a short experience, but there are enough challenges, variety and enjoyment to be had. In contrast to Hotline Miami’s brutal difficulty, you’d think Mr Shifty would be Hotline-lite, but you’d be far from wrong as it can stand tall as being one of best top-down brawlers.
    Read full review
  3. DarkStation
    Jun 2, 2017
    60
    Despite its shortcomings, Mr. Shifty is a fun adrenaline rush that tests your twitch reflexes and quick thinking. Each level has your heart pumping as you dodge bullets only to get hit by that one stray grenade. Death comes quickly, but respawns come even faster, and you will need them. While some levels can be frustrating due to difficulty spikes, you’ll get the hang of it eventually. And when you finally complete that one trouble spot, you’ll feel that rush of accomplishment. Mr. Shifty is a fun, competent action game that offers a brief, but great, rush of excitement that is only slightly marred by technical issues.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »