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Gambit Shifter

Gambit Shifter

Released: 2/19/2024

Gambit Shifter is a cozy and chill puzzler for chess experts and novices alike. Take control of just a single piece and traverse through levels where every move counts. Shift your form and unlock new, varied movements as you clear your path to the enemy King! The game includes 80+ hand-crafted levels, a focus-inspiring original soundtrack, and requires no prior chess knowledge. Jump straight into the action with a quick, simple tutorial, and puzzle your way through 80+ unique levels, exploring gorgeous color scapes and putting your strategic skill to the test. Discover new mechanics as you traverse through levels - from shifting platforms to secret passageways. Mix up your plan of attack and outsmart the obstacles guarding the King! Play through 80+ hand-crafted levels. Control a single pawn and use your cunning to defeat the King! Made a mistake? You can always undo your moves! Traverse a relaxing colourscape, designed for chess experts and beginners alike! Hone your thoughts with our original, deep-focus soundtrack.

Gambit Shifter is a cozy and chill puzzler for chess experts and novices alike. Take control of just a single piece and traverse through levels where every move counts. Shift your form and unlock new, varied movements as you clear your path to the enemy King! The game includes 80+ hand-crafted levels, a focus-inspiring original soundtrack, and requires no prior chess knowledge. Jump straight into the action with a quick, simple tutorial, and puzzle your way through 80+ unique levels, exploring gorgeous color scapes and putting your strategic skill to the test. Discover new mechanics as you traverse through levels - from shifting platforms to secret passageways. Mix up your plan of attack and outsmart the obstacles guarding the King! Play through 80+ hand-crafted levels. Control a single pawn and use your cunning to defeat the King! Made a mistake? You can always undo your moves! Traverse a relaxing colourscape, designed for chess experts and beginners alike! Hone your thoughts with our original, deep-focus soundtrack.

Gambit Shifter is a cozy and chill puzzler for chess experts and novices alike. Take control of just a single piece and traverse through levels where every move counts. Shift your form and unlock new, varied movements as you clear your path to the enemy King! The game includes 80+ hand-crafted levels, a focus-inspiring original soundtrack, and requires no prior chess knowledge. Jump straight into the action with a quick, simple tutorial, and puzzle your way through 80+ unique levels, exploring gorgeous color scapes and putting your strategic skill to the test. Discover new mechanics as you traverse through levels - from shifting platforms to secret passageways. Mix up your plan of attack and outsmart the obstacles guarding the King! Play through 80+ hand-crafted levels. Control a single pawn and use your cunning to defeat the King! Made a mistake? You can always undo your moves! Traverse a relaxing colourscape, designed for chess experts and beginners alike! Hone your thoughts with our original, deep-focus soundtrack.

Critics
85
Steam
96

Score Breakdown

85.0

Critic Average

2 reviews

96

Steam User Score

85 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-11.5
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-11.5

Average of both sources

Review Timing

2 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)