A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux

SHIFTED

A text adventure game that spills a little over into the physical world!
As you solve the puzzle you'll find yourself moving in and out of a platforming level, using both genres to complete the game.

This is my first solo attempt at Java Game Dev and I had a great time! This was made for Mini-Jam 54 in 72 hours (+ 1 to get files to link correctly :) ). This is currently a prototype but its playable and pretty novel. Let me know what you think below!

Grammar Guide:

A valid command is formed by a single verb and subject.  Examples include "examine table", "grab item", or "go right". Some verbs can also be used by themselves without a subject.

Basic Dictionary (SPOILERS!):

  • use, apply
  • examine, look
  • grab, remove
  • go, walk
  • The rest I'll leave up to you to discover!


Music and Arts Credits:

Thanks to KML for the background track!

Tranquility by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4543-tranquility
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Thanks to SoundBible.com for all the great sound effects!

And thanks to GreyWolf for her work on the sprites!

More information

Download

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Shiftedv1.1.1.jar 21 MB
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Shifted for MacOS 21 MB
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Shifted for Windows 21 MB

Install instructions

You will need a Java Runtime in order to run this game. If you play Minecraft, you already have this installed. You can ensure it's there by typing this in a cmd or terminal:

java -version

 If its not installed, you can download the latest runtime here:  JDK 14

After that you should just be able to download the archive for your respective operating system.

Windows Instructions:

  1. Download ShiftedWindows.zip and open it.
  2. Extract to a folder somewhere you can reach it.
  3. Run the launchShifted.vbs by double clicking it.
  4. Alternatively, double clicking the .jar file may also work.

MacOS Instructions :

  1. Download Shifted.app.
  2. Double click it.
  3. If the OS stops you because it's untrusted, right click on it inside on Finder and then choose "Open". The same warning should popup but it will have an open button now.

Linux Instructions :

Run the jar file using these commands after navigating to where you downloaded it. Replace the X's to match the files name.

sudo chmod +x ShiftedvX.X.X.jar

java -jar -ShiftedvX.X.X.jar



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