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Warp Shift – Casual Game Review
Warp Shift is a Casual/Puzzle game from PLAION GmbH, first launched in 25th May 2016.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 1,415+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Warp Shift Stand Out
Warp Shift is a unique puzzle game set in a mysterious world. AppSpy says that it "is well-balanced and gorgeous to look at and filled to the brim with innovative twists and new ideas.”
THE MEDIA LOVES WARP SHIFT
► “Warp Shift certainly sits in the same bracket as Monument Valley.” (PocketGamer)
► “Warp Shift is a leap ahead of any puzzle game we’ve ever reviewed.” (Edamame Reviews)
► “It is well-balanced and gorgeous to look at and filled to the brim with innovative twists and new ideas.” (AppSpy)
► “A mobile game that fans of Monument Valley will enjoy.” (Golem)
► “Warp Shift is genuinely refreshing.” (Gamezebo)
► “Warp Shift is more of an adventure than a standard puzzle app.” (Common Sense Media)
► “Warp Shift is absolutely gorgeous.” (AppAdvice)
► “A must for anyone who likes their games equal parts relaxing and taxing.” (TapSmart)
AN AUDIO-VISUAL VOYAGE THROUGH TIME AND SPACE
Warp Shift is a unique puzzle game set in a mysterious world. It takes you on a marvelous journey that challenges your mind and stimulates your senses. Experience beautiful visuals, challenging puzzles and intriguing sound design.
Guide the little girl Pi and her magical companion through the maze-like confines of the enigmatic ancient chamber that keeps them trapped. Think ahead and alter your surroundings wisely to usher Pi back home – one swipe after another. Embark on an audio-visual voyage through time and space, never knowing where your next step will lead you.
MIND-BOGGLING FEATURES
• A work of art: Enjoy a mesmerizing game that stimulates your eyes, ears and brains
• How to get out?: Traverse maze-like environments that change at your fingertip
• A unique kind of puzzler: Alter your surroundings to open new ways
• From one realm to another: Explore 6 unique worlds with 15 levels each
• Easy of access: Reach your destination via taps and swipes
• No stress or hurry: Play to relax, escape and clear your mind
JOURNEY ONWARDS…
• Deep Silver FISHLABS website: http://www.dsfishlabs.com/
• ISBIT Games website: http://isbitgames.com/
REQUIREMENTS
Warp Shift requires at least iOS 8 and runs on iPhone 4s (or higher), iPad 2 (or higher) and iPod touch 5G.
This Casual game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Warp Shift is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 21st March 2018
Recent improvements include:
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Minor bugfixes and enhancements
Download & Availability
Warp Shift is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
Original, fun and addictive game.
Amazing performance on the iPhone X. Great face lift on the game guys! Good job.
This game is ok and has good graphics. The issue is that although the games get tougher as the levels increase, the reason that it gets tougher is that the 3 star solutions have fewer paths to success. This game is also pricey for the length of the game. We recommend Monument for a great puzzle game, because the puzzle changes the way it is solved with every level.
We bought this app based on reviews that talked about how great it was, and how it was of a caliber with Monument Valley. It isnt. Its beautiful, sounds great, and is well designed, but the gameplay is boring and repetitive, and the little Rubiks cube companion guy is irritating. Take a great game and put great art and sound on top, and you have a clear winner. But those things by themselves do not make a game. Disappointed.
Its okay but not worth spending $5.
We never write reviews but we felt compelled to write one about this app. It is arguably the best game that we have ever played. It's challenging and the graphics are really good. We would recommend wearing headphones when you play because the sound is amazing. When we score 2 stars we immediately start over thinking that we can do better. So, needless to say we're completely addicted.
Addicting strategy gameplay w beautiful scenery.
Good job developers, excellent game.
2 To 3 stars would build an good foundation.
Our 8 and 11 year olds love this game, as do we. Fab look and feel, smart, multiple ways of solving, as challenging as you want. No obnoxious ads or features that constantly want money. Fresh and fun.
We really dig these "pay if you're not smart enough" puzzle games.
We're several stages in and can say that Warp Shift is beautiful to look at and a unique puzzler. You REALLY have to think to solve many of the puzzles. You have to plan several moves ahead. Challenging but not frustratingly so. Highly recommended.
We quite enjoy the puzzles presented in this game.
We LOVE this game. We lose interest very fast in games most of the time. But we love this one. It has nice graphics and beautiful colors. It also is nice because there's no ads so our iPod isn't running awful. We love this game! Truly! That's NOT something we say often.
Everything is better with wormholes. Great game. Needs just enough effort to be fun with out the urgency to be frustrating. Calming. Highly recommend.
Clever puzzles. No gore or violence. Our kind of game.
We quite enjoy this. It's a fun and challenging game that is pretty cute. A nice simple and clean puzzle game.
Going on a road trip or just waiting to pass time! Get this game! It's mind blowing, on your feet puzzle craze that will make you forget you have more important things to do! No really you will not be disappointed.
We find this game fun and challenging. We have not seen any ads even though we have read other reviews that mention ads. The game seems to be really free if you do not buy the hints. We have found trying to figure out the right moves part of the fun. If you want something easy, this is probably not for you.
We think warp shift is a great game to play. It puts your mind to work and is like a puzzle. We think the game is just fine the way it is! Keep warp shift in the App Store.
It is not cheaper to buy packs of 5 individually.
It's getting harder and harder to find games that are free and don't push ads or in app purchases down your throat. This game is one of the few exceptions. We've read other reviewers complaints towards these systems but it's really up to the player whether or not you choose to watch ads or buy solutions. We completed the first 2 worlds fully expecting the game to charge us to finish the rest but no charge ever came! This game is as free as it has been advertised and for that, we are really grateful to the developers and publishers. Some other complaints revolve around not being "free to explore other options." This game is basically one big Rubik's cube so of course the rules are rigid. The game forces you to work within its own world so sorry if you want a "non-linear puzzle game" bc this isn't it and you may be hard pressed to find one.
Fun game, good quality, lots of content.
Very entertaining, and above all impressive the quality, the story and never the less the amazing audio. Superb.
We beat 30 levels before writing this review and didn't even realize there are ads or in-app purchases until reading other reviews just now. The only reason you will ever know those exist is if you need to cheat. Moves and redo are unlimited, but each level has a target move amount for different star rating. You can get a lower rating and continue on though if you don't want to bother figuring out the best solution. The only bad reviews are from people who expect to buy solutions instead of solving them (the whole point of the game!) Thank you to the devs for an truly elegant game.
The visuals and music and sound are so good. Its super relaxing. While the move limit and what counts as a move wasnt super clear at first we got the hang of it pretty quickly. Its a really fun game.
The music, the art, the motion, the emotion… It brings us joy.
Quite a lush, wonderfully aesthetic experience. Puzzles are challenging without being impossibly so.
Very detailed, both graphically and interactive. Simple goal, complex answers and simple answers. Very good game.
Great game very peaceful and time. Consuming.
The music helps to keep the frustration down while the challenges keep you going. Thoroughly enjoying this game.
Great graphics, amazing visuals and mesmerizing sounds. Can't wait for the VR version it will be mind blowing experience.
We just recently started playing the game and we already love it. It has beautiful graphics, nice background music, and it's an overall fun puzzle game.
Anyone could've made a puzzle game like this, in fact many have. However, beautiful atmospheric music and sound design, clean art direction and style with a strong aesthetic make this one that stands out. It's got deep quality integrated into every layer. It's very challenging, straight forward, and is hard to put down. We don't have many games on our device, but this one is staying.
A fun puzzle game to kill five minutes.
Awesome puzzle game! Helps us focus.
Amazing Game Really Creative! Long Intro Though Felt Like we Was Starting To Play Zelda.
We love this game because it's challenging but it's also fun also they give you hints that you can use when it's too challenging and you need help and what we like about that is when you use all of your hints they allow you to get more by what hung a video or buy some.
We love that it doesn't have stupid tutorials. We wish there's a way to skip levels. We've had enough stars for next series of levels, but somehow we can't open them.
The game is awesome in many ways, it's a good game.
Great, new style, challanged the mind.
Cute, relaxing and entertaining game.
It is beautiful, and it has a nice story. There are no pop up ads. The only thing we can think of that some people might not enjoy is how short it is, but for us that is a plus.
The levels are a blast and frustrating all at once.
It has great visual and sound. It has challenges. It keeps us entertained.
We appreciate the operator of this amazing game!!…it's very creative…& also very funny…it's offline so this is the best advantage for itself.
This game is beautiful and the mechanic is simple to learn. A perfect balance of mind twisting difficulty but not too hard to move on just with not a perfect score.
Mute girl and her mysterious cube friend go on a puzzle solving adventure.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 2.0.0
- Size: 233.40 MB
- iOS: 8.0 or later
- Languages: DA, EN, FI, FR, DE, IT, JA, KO, NB, PT, RU, ZH, ES, SV, ZH, TR
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: [PLAION GmbH]()
Last updated: 21st March 2018 | Genre: Casual, Puzzle | Developer: PLAION GmbH