Late Shift

 Xbox One
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Xbox Achievements
    Apr 19, 2017
    70
    And while Late Shift is well shot and proficiently put together, it's worth noting that the game is essentially just making decisions as the action unfolds before you. There's nothing more to it than that, but as far as delivering an interactive movie goes, this is probably about as good as it gets. I've yet to play an example of an FMV game that's as well made as Late Shift, not that I've played many FMV games, mind you. Still, as a compelling interactive, cinematic experience, it might be flawed, but all in all, Late Shift delivers the goods. It just might not bowl you over completely.
  2. TrueAchievements
    Apr 18, 2017
    70
    Doubt is understandable given the history of the full motion video game genre, but despite some glaring missteps, Late Shift is a step in the right direction for this presentation style. With a story that changes drastically on the way to many different endings, issues like stuttering after decisions and a hint of less than stellar production value can be somewhat forgiven. Before playing, Late Shift's prospects were met with skepticism, but several playthroughs later we need to see more FMV games that continue to build on the progress this one exemplifies.
  3. Windows Central
    Apr 18, 2017
    70
    Late Shift uses an awesomely innovative idea in a game that revolves around a young man being pulled into a deadly heist. The lack of normal gameplay elements makes it a very different kind of game, but it's a fun and compelling sprint for anyone who likes a good story. The differences your choices make also affect the story in new and unexpected ways, making it fun to replay the game trying for each of the 17 different endings.
  5. Generación Xbox
    Apr 19, 2017
    68
    In Late Shift we can find great actors that represents the characters and although there are some small failures of performance and the total absence of a language like Spanish, these bad things are nothing if we talk about the good plot and the good amount of hours of that the game can offer us with high replayability.
  6. XBLA Fans
    Oct 4, 2018
    60
    Late Shift is an enjoyable story and was good enough that I didn’t mind playing it through several times, even with the issues I had with it. If you’re in the mood for a decent story and don’t mind working for it, then give Late Shift a try. It is definitely an enjoyable experience.
  7. TheXboxHub
    Apr 18, 2017
    60
    Late Shift does well to ensure any choices you make impact on the story, either immediately or later on. It really lives or dies by the success of the live-action part though and in truth, my enjoyment varies dependent on the decision making and the subsequent acting out of the following scenes, with only the lead delivering an almost faultless performance.

Awards & Rankings

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#79 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2017
53
#53 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2017

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 42
  3. Negative: 3 out of 42
  1. zezeljmare
    Jun 25, 2021
    6
    EN:
    An interesting concept. "Choose your choice" game in the form of a TV series. This is definitely not a classic game, but an interactive    EN:
    An interesting concept. "Choose your choice" game in the form of a TV series. This is definitely not a classic game, but an interactive show. Netflix later copied this concept for its series. Unfortunately, apart from the then innovative approach, the game is nothing special. The story is just good, the characters are average ...

    SRP:
    Interesantan koncept. "Izaberi svoj izbor" igra u formi tv serije. Ovo definitvno nije klasična igra, već interaktivni show. Netflix je posle kopirao ovaj koncept za svoje serije. Nažalost osim tada inovativnog pristupa, igra nije ništa specijalno. Priča je samo dobra, likovi prosek...    … Full Review »
  2. SenorKoquonfaes
    Nov 14, 2019
    7
    In terms of FMV games I've played recently, I certainly liked this a lot more than The Bunker. I felt that the story was far more engagingIn terms of FMV games I've played recently, I certainly liked this a lot more than The Bunker. I felt that the story was far more engaging with the Late Shift. I guess I like the choice and consequence style of gameplay more than the point-and-click style.

    You play as Matt Thompson, a college student who works the late shift as a valet/car park attendant. The night appears to be rather quiet, until a robber breaks into the car park, holds you up at gun point and forces you to drive to a house where a robbery is being planned. Unfortunately, the guy who kidnapped you suffers an injury when he broke into the garage and Matt is forced to take his place in the robbery instead. The robbery goes awry and you end up in the crosshairs of a Chinese triad gang, thus beginning the adventure to escape with your life based on the decisions you make.

    "Gameplay" is fine for what it is; a choice and consequence, FMV style game. Certain choices can lead to entire chapters being locked off until you try again on another play through, so there's at least some consequences for your actions.

    The acting is fine, it's kind of interesting to watch Matt's character arc quickly go from an average, innocent college student to a hardened criminal. The music is just kind of throw-away, although I wish they hadn't mixed the music to be so loud and the voices to be so low. I had to drop the music levels to about 60% just to hear what the actors were saying to each other.

    There are some technical issues I've found with the game. The subtitles and the actors lines don't match up on several occasions, there was one instance where I pushed my luck and managed to get a 50% share in the money for the robbery. The subtitles matched that decision when it played out, but the actor recited the line where it was only 25% (If you don't push your luck). There's also random multi-coloured bars that can flash up on screen momentarily and I get some frame rate slow down and acceleration with a number of scenes, leading to believe that maybe parts of this game weren't rendering correctly. Could simply be a console vs. PC thing.

    I do wish there was a way to check what choices you've made, what ending you got and even compare your choices globally with other players. I don't really care that I made X number of choices in a play through, when would that ever tell me anything of consequence?

    Overall, Late Shift is short, fun FMV game that I can recommend if, like me, you've never really played many FMV games. Do try to pick it up on sale, though. I picked it up for $7 CAD, as oppose to $12.49 CAD.    … Full Review »
  3. emporio2866
    Mar 10, 2019
    6
    Очень рекомендую интерактивное кино под названием Late Shift, которое доступно на всех актуальных платформах - Xbox One, PS4 и PC.
    Это    Очень рекомендую интерактивное кино под названием Late Shift, которое доступно на всех актуальных платформах - Xbox One, PS4 и PC.
    Это добротно поставленное и снятое интерактивное кино в жанре криминальной драмы с элементами триллера. Сюжет захватывающий с неожиданными твистами в стиле ранних работ Гая Ричи и местами приправлен жестокостью Такеши Китано, что в совокупности с нелинейным повествованием создаёт крайне увлекательный кино-аттракцион, в котором вам предстоит принимать решения, пытаясь предугадать последствия. Харизматичные персонажи заставят сопереживать до самого финала. Концовок, кстати, здесь около десятка, и если по началу покажется, что история короткая, то повторные прохождения с новыми сценами и диалогами отбросят весь скепсис! Диалоги на английском, но присутствуют русские субтитры, причём правильные субтитры без цензуры, которая убила бы всю атмосферу! Я считаю, что перевести **** как «отвали» - это идиотизм и не может вызвать ничего кроме когнитивного диссонанса, тем более когда слышен голос оригинального дубляжа    … Full Review »
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