Mr. Shifty

 Switch
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. CGMagazine
    Apr 19, 2017
    45
    Mr. Shifty is like Nightcrawler from X-men starred in a boring Hotline Miami ripoff.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Apr 13, 2017
    Mr. Shifty's action-packed adventure about a teleporting hero offers a similar adrenaline high as Hotline Miami and Superhot. [Recommended]
  2. Kotaku
    Apr 14, 2017
    Mr. Shifty stands victorious. The carnage was anything but cute, but it sure was satisfying.

Awards & Rankings

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#85 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#65 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 54
  3. Negative: 10 out of 54
  1. Fred_GameOnBatt
    Apr 14, 2017
    7
    Mr. Shifty reminded me Hotline Miami so much but this game just doesn’t present enough new ideas to sustain itself. I think it’s worth aMr. Shifty reminded me Hotline Miami so much but this game just doesn’t present enough new ideas to sustain itself. I think it’s worth a playthrough, but I don’t believe we’ll be talking about Mr. Shifty for years to come. Just as quickly as Shifty himself enters and leaves a room, so too does this game enter and exit your mind.… Full Review »
  2. B-Knock
    Apr 13, 2017
    8
    This review is for the switch version of the game. First, stop comparing this game to Hotline Miami. There is absolutely no comparison Mr.This review is for the switch version of the game. First, stop comparing this game to Hotline Miami. There is absolutely no comparison Mr. Shifty is a better game, regardless about what the idiot professional critics say. Mr. Shifty's story is meaningless, and truth fully it really doesn't have to. Game-play & controls are excellent. Everything feels smooth to control and the learning curve is short. Graphics are quite nice and decent for an indie game. The amount of content offered is just right for the price of this game. However just to note. The game does have a few issues such as it crashing in the later levels and the game stuttering due to the amount of enemies on screen at once. Hopefully the developer fixes this with a patch. Overall, I would recommend this game.… Full Review »
  3. metaknightmare
    Apr 14, 2017
    8
    I wanted Mr Shifty as soon as I saw its trailer because the gameplay looked really fun. It delivers on that. I wasn't expecting someI wanted Mr Shifty as soon as I saw its trailer because the gameplay looked really fun. It delivers on that. I wasn't expecting some complicated story. This is an arcade brawler from the top-down perspective with linear levels. The gameplay and controls are excellent, simple and as smooth as they look. It gets really intense at times. Every level adds a new feature that makes the gameplay more exciting. The story is there only to guide you along and it makes fun of itself, which made me laugh throughout. The art-style is a visual treat too. If you wanted this before these "professional" reviews came out, I recommend it. I'm excited to see this developer make a Mr. Shifty 2 with more features and silliness. Super fun few hours for 15 bucks is, for me, better than a longer game that is more stressful and boring than it is fun.… Full Review »
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