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. Nintendo Insider
    May 14, 2018
    80
    Of course, should you choose to only play once, then the game’s 90-minute length may leave you worrying about value for money. Treat it like a cinema ticket, though and honestly, it’s worth every penny. It’s fun, it’s interesting and when played in handheld it feels like a whole new genre has opened up like a vein of precious metal.
  2. Nintendo Life
    May 3, 2018
    80
    Late Shift succeeds on its own terms by knowing exactly what it is and executing on its goals. It’s a tight, movie-length, choose-your-own-adventure that doesn’t let ill-fitting puzzle elements slow it down or dampen the tension it creates so well. While player agency is limited to the core branching system, its scale eclipses other FMV productions and, although it’s resolutely on-rails, it’s a far more seamless and satisfying 'interactive entertainment' experience as a result.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Apr 26, 2018
    80
    The Late Shift is an experience definitely worth checking out, as the FMV style makes the wide variety of decisions and dilemmas more fun and interesting to sift through. If you’re seeking to blend the world of live-action film and video games, this is a great game to watch and play.
  5. GamingTrend
    Apr 26, 2018
    80
    Late Shift is a technological beauty that shows what full-motion video games can truly achieve. Its slick plot and fast but meaningful pacing proves that the genre has some uncharted territory it can explore in the future.
  6. Nintenderos
    May 27, 2018
    75
    A great audiovisual production that shows how to make a good FMV and that will be enjoyed both by the fans of the genre and those who aren’t, mostly because of that feeling that our decisions really matter in the continuity of the adventure.

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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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