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Late Shift

Late Shift

April 17, 2017
Wales Interactive
4.4/5.0(3,000 reviews)
~3h playtime
Metacritic 80
Adventure

PC · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One · macOS

Good

Overall, player feedback on "Late Shift" is quite polarized, with many praising its engaging story and intriguing concept, but a significant number criticizing the lack of a scene skip feature and the game's short length. While some enjoy the immersive experience of this interactive movie, others find it frustrating due to repetitive playthroughs without the ability to navigate easily between choices. The sentiment leans towards 'good' as a majority of reviews provide positive feedback.

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About This Game

Late Shift is a high-stakes FMV crime thriller where players navigate a gripping narrative filled with impactful choices. Set against the backdrop of a London heist, you control the fate of mathematics student Matt as he attempts to prove his innocence amidst chaos, with seven possible conclusions determined by your decisions.

Highlights

  • Engaging and immersive story that captivates players
  • Decent production quality and impressive acting performances
  • Multiple endings encourage replayability and exploration of choices
  • Interesting decision-making that significantly impacts the narrative
  • Cinematic experience blurring the line between film and games
  • Written by the author of the Sherlock Holmes film, adding narrative depth
  • Tense gameplay with no pauses, keeping the action continuous
  • High tension as decisions must be made in seconds

Platforms

PC
PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
Xbox One
macOS

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature
Languages:
ArabicChinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)CzechDanishEnglishFrench (France)GermanHungarianItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanishTurkishUkrainian
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Player Reviews

Good

Overall, player feedback on "Late Shift" is quite polarized, with many praising its engaging story and intriguing concept, but a significant number criticizing the lack of a scene skip feature and the game's short length. While some enjoy the immersive experience of this interactive movie, others find it frustrating due to repetitive playthroughs without the ability to navigate easily between choices. The sentiment leans towards 'good' as a majority of reviews provide positive feedback.

Pros

  • • Engaging and immersive story
  • • Decent production quality and acting
  • • Multiple endings providing replayability
  • • Interesting choices that impact the narrative
  • • High levels of immersion akin to watching a movie

Cons

  • • Lack of a skip or fast-forward feature for cutscenes
  • • Short length of gameplay (1.5-2 hours)
  • • Technical issues such as freezing on Steam Deck
  • • Some choices leading to similar outcomes, reducing perceived impact
  • • Inconsistent character development and dialogue

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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Late Shift — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Late Shift worth playing?
Late Shift has a good reception from players, holding an average score of 4.4 out of 5 across 3,000 reviews.
What platforms is Late Shift available on?
Late Shift is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Late Shift release?
Late Shift released on April 17, 2017.
What is Late Shift's age rating?
Late Shift carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.