Late Shift

 Switch
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Switch Player
    May 11, 2018
    70
    You can't fault Late Shift too much for what it is. I'd have liked to see a few more decisions on the table for a more hands-on role as the director, but given all the scenes that were filmed, it's impressive seeing all this bundled on a small screen you can take on the go.
  2. Cubed3
    Apr 30, 2018
    70
    The acting is fantastic throughout, and the set-up, whilst not too original, is still engaging enough to hold attention. The lack of fast-forward to skip through already viewed scenes is a downfall, though, and some glitches experienced during review in terms of the number of endings recorded hold this back slightly, but otherwise this is a highly enjoyable interactive experience.
  3. Nintendojo
    May 18, 2018
    67
    Late Shift is the latest example of just how far the FMV genre has come since the days of the Sega CD: the production values are insanely impressive, the narrative is interesting and the acting is strong. There are also incentives to revisit the game, making it a deeper experience than other options on the eShop. Players looking for a more hands-on experience will likely want to steer clear, but fans of the FMV genre will find that Late Shift sets a new standard.
  5. FNintendo
    Jun 10, 2018
    60
    Late Shift does not resurrect the interactive movie genre back to its heyday but it is a competent effort in terms of visuals and acting performance, thanks to its artists and multiple choices. Unfortunately the results of the plot choices never truly make the player feel that there is a lot of interactivity and as such, Late Shift ends up feeling like a more limited piece of gaming that it would be expected to.
  6. Digitally Downloaded
    May 1, 2018
    60
    Late Shift is still enjoyable enough.

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15
  1. shanexu3
    Jun 17, 2020
    6
    purchased Late Shift heavily discounted on the PlayStation Store. I wouldn’t go as far as calling it a game. It’s a movie where your choicespurchased Late Shift heavily discounted on the PlayStation Store. I wouldn’t go as far as calling it a game. It’s a movie where your choices determine which way the story goes. There are over 180 decisions to make. I watched Late Shift a number of times to find the 14 Chapters and to unlock all the 7 different endings. I enjoyed the experience, it’s something different. I will be looking for more story decision games in the future, but only ones discounted to the price of a rental movie. Paying full price for a short decision movie is a big much to ask.… Full Review »
  2. Zenek73
    Jun 16, 2019
    3
    I have one problem with the game: why there is no pause?! just to have more time to read and understand fast conversation? Ok - maybe if II have one problem with the game: why there is no pause?! just to have more time to read and understand fast conversation? Ok - maybe if I could rewind eg 15 sec (I know it could spoil the game but I can misunderstood sth and then I can only guess...)… Full Review »
  3. abhijeetgaiha
    Apr 26, 2019
    8
    Engrossing little interactive movie. The acting is great and it plays very fluidly, I didn’t notice a single pause between scene transitions.Engrossing little interactive movie. The acting is great and it plays very fluidly, I didn’t notice a single pause between scene transitions. It’s quite amazing, actually. The story isn’t too original but that I will forgive. The lack of a fast forward button is really irritating though, especially on repeat plays (which you will do to discover all the endings).… Full Review »
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