I wasn’t able to get to any IGF games yesterday, unfortunately, so I’m starting today off with one I just happened to come across by pure luck. With any luck I’ll be able to check out a couple more before the day is finished…

Anwyay, this mornings game is gShift, by deadweight studios (no caps), a 2.5D puzzle platformer that has you controlling which way the forces of gravity are pulling in order to traverse obstacles. So, for example, if you need the ceiling to be the floor, you can make it so the gravity pulls you so that the floor-ceiling are reversed, if that makes any sense.

Here’s the official IGF description:

When a horrible accident unleashes waves of gravitational force across the planet, it cracks the crust and sends floating land masses into the air.

Guster; the son of man responsible, is charged with the task of setting things right.

The crust of the earth has been separated from the mantle, and pieces of land float freely through the world.

As Guster, adventure across ten environments and solve innovative puzzles to find the missing pieces of the machine and fix the world!

The game’s graphics are delightfully charming — the 2.5D works really well — and the overall aesthetic of the game is very polished.

gShift is available right now for the low price of $4.99 on Desura. Otherwise, interested parties can check out the IGF trailer below. We wish them the best of luck in the IGF.

[deadweight studios]

Trailer