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Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer

Shift Quantum is a brain-busting platformer using a unique mechanic called SHIFTING, a way to twist your environment and invert space around you. Bend your mind to reach the exit of each level and unveil the secrets of a strange program. Extend the experience, create and share your own levels.

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Developer
Fishing Cactus
Publisher
Fishing Cactus
Release
May 29, 2018
8 years and 67 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive81 reviews84.0%

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About the Game



In this one of a kind puzzle platformer, tease your brain with a unique mechanic called Shifting. Create negative space by inverting the black and white world to transform barriers into escape routes.

Shift the world, twist your environment, bend your mind to unveil its secrets and solve each brain-drilling level.

Make use of all special gameplay blocks to overcome obstacles and get to the exit to find the happiness you have been searching for and promised by Axon Vertigo, the secret company behind the Shift Quantum brain program.





Make use of the embedded level editor to create your own custom levels and publish them to the community, then play an unlimited amount of community levels coming from all platforms, STEAM, PS4™, Xbox and Switch!

Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits.

FEATURES


  • Stylish black and white game world set in a cerebral cyber reality
  • 8 new and unique gameplay elements to challenge your brain with puzzle and action mechanics
  • A brand new story based on a mysterious AI controlled character
  • Solo content with over 100 unique levels that will test your abilities like never before
  • An easy-to-use, fully fledged cross-platforms level editor allowing you to create your own levels
  • Share and play levels from other platforms (Xbox one, Playstation 4 and Switch)
  • Level creation contests, speedruns and weekly votes for top levels and showcase
  • Astounding cyber-noir soundtrack to Shift Quantum created by Volkor X and Simon Felix.
  • Controller and keyboard support
  • Big picture support
  • Steam achievements and leaderboards
  • Cloud save progression
  • 4K Supported
  • Steam Controller supported
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