Shifted

About

Shifted is a puzzle game where players match three or more marbles of the same color to clear them from the board. Each move shifts remaining marbles into open spaces, creating new combinations. The single-player mode focuses on challenge mode puzzles with set objectives, requiring strategic planning to avoid getting stuck. Controls are simple, relying on precise placement to trigger chain reactions. The game builds on an older Java mobile title from 2003 but adapts its core loop for the Vectrex's hardware. Its straightforward mechanics and increasing difficulty curves make it a compact test of spatial reasoning. Released in 2011, it remains a niche pick for puzzle fans looking for tight, thinking-person gameplay without modern frills.