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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 75 | 5 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 77% | 72 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 51% | 52 | 6 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 16 reviews sampled · 11 total reviews in window · weighted 4.7 up / 4.6 down · computed 4h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (15)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“In the game you play as Bismo and Plom, two lab experiments who’re trying to work their way through a gauntlet of challenges by helping one another out...”
read full review ↗ - 81
“Klonk Games have made a co-op game that can proudly stand next to Overcooked, it might not be the most original game but they have tried hard to make it an enjoyable experience.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“All in all, I can say that without a doubt this is one of the best co-op puzzle platformers to hit the eShop's digital shelves. If you're looking for a good game to spend playing with your sibling, cousin, friend, or family member, definitely add this one to your Switch's library and prepare for the laughs and challenges to come.”
read full review ↗ - 79
“Whether you’re playing quietly in single player mode, shouting and laughing with a friend, or shouting in frustration at a stranger, you’re bound to find something to enjoy with Shift Happens.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Don't expect too much from the single player mode, but if you've got a friends who'll enjoy puzzling with you, I highly recommend picking Shift Happens up.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Shift Happens is a very well polished coop adventure. A suitable designed learning curve, the minimalistic graphic and sound design and cool gameplay ideas all fit together perfectly and offer many unforgettable moments of jumping and running.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“A fun little puzzle romp for two people. Shift Happens suffers a little from not having a stronger offering for single player. Once you and a friend have completed it there's not a lot here to come back to. Still fun, and for the price it's not a bad distraction.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“there is a place for Shift Happens. A very specific place. So if you think you fancy a bit of a go on Shift Happens, I hope you had the foresight to procreate. If not, maybe leave it. The game that is. Procreate away.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Shift Happens is a rewarding and challenging puzzler that is especially enjoyable in co-op. The gradual introduction of new and increasingly complex mechanics is done right, and you'll feel on top of the world as you grow more adept at utilizing them.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Shift Happens isn’t a bad co-op experience, not at all. But its modes make it a frustrating one. The game sports solid puzzle design consistently, and couch co-op is a blast (albeit a sometimes antagonistic one, though all’s fair in love and war).”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Shift Happens is a fun puzzle game with colorful graphics and character design that oozes charm. There is a nice variety of puzzles that keep things feeling fresh so that you don't end up doing the same puzzle style over and over again. The amount of content is brilliant, and depending on your skill level, you're looking at 8-12 hours to complete everything the game has to offer. The two characters offer a lot of smart abilities for solving puzzles, and the puzzles themselves are very creative, giving your brain a decent workout.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Shift Happens isn’t exactly a bad co-op game, but it does suffer from some rather noticeable irritations and when joining a genre of successfully established titles, there really needs to be more on offer than that included.”
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Patch history
- Patch: Shift Happens v1.1 and 20% off!Aug 3, 2017
- Patch: Shift Happens v1.1 and 20% off!Aug 3, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- Last patch before release!Jan 16, 2017
- Last patch before release!Jan 16, 2017significant · resets scoring window
- A long overdue update! Release Info and moreNov 22, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- A long overdue update! Release Info and moreNov 22, 2016
- Finally. Hats! Pre-Gamescom Update.Aug 12, 2016
- Finally. Hats! Pre-Gamescom Update.Aug 12, 2016
- Build 160511 - Hotfixes & Improvements #4May 11, 2016
- Build 160511 - Hotfixes & Improvements #4May 11, 2016
- Build 160406 - Bugfixes, Sound & Improvements!Apr 6, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Build 160406 - Bugfixes, Sound & Improvements!Apr 6, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Build 160229 - Hotfixes & Improvements #3Feb 29, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Build 160229 - Hotfixes & Improvements #3Feb 29, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Build 160210 - Hotfixes & Improvements #2Feb 10, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Build 160210 - Hotfixes & Improvements #2Feb 10, 2016significant · resets scoring window
- Build 160114 - Hotfixes & ImprovementsJan 14, 2016
- Build 160114 - Hotfixes & ImprovementsJan 14, 2016
- Build 151222 - Content Update #5Dec 22, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Build 151222 - Content Update #5Dec 22, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Update delayed. Merry Shiftmas anyways!Dec 8, 2015
- Update delayed. Merry Shiftmas anyways!Dec 8, 2015
- Next Content Update and News- Worldmap, CaRtOonz and H2ODelirious!Nov 30, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Next Content Update and News- Worldmap, CaRtOonz and H2ODelirious!Nov 30, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Build 151104 - Content Update #4Nov 4, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Build 151104 - Content Update #4Nov 4, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Happy Halloween from 25.10 - 07.11.2015!Oct 23, 2015
- Happy Halloween from 25.10 - 07.11.2015!Oct 23, 2015
- Build 151021 - Content Update #3Oct 21, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Build 151021 - Content Update #3Oct 21, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- BUILD 151015 - Hotter FixesOct 15, 2015
- BUILD 151015 - Hotter FixesOct 15, 2015
- Halloween Special and Netcode Update tomorrow!Oct 13, 2015
- Halloween Special and Netcode Update tomorrow!Oct 13, 2015
- BUILD 151007 - Content Update #2Oct 7, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- BUILD 151007 - Content Update #2Oct 7, 2015significant · resets scoring window
…and 10 earlier patch announcements.