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Mischief Makers
Mischief MakersGrab, shake, and throw your way through a quirky sci‑fi platform adventure
Shiftlings
ShiftlingsShift between quirky clones to solve zany puzzles across the universe
Overview
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Mischief Makers is a single‑player platform‑puzzle action game starring Marina Liteyears, an ultra‑intergalactic cybot on a mission to rescue Professor Theo from an evil empire. Set across diverse worlds, the game blends humor, inventive mechanics, and fast‑paced challenges as you collect golden gems and aim for perfect speed ranks. The title features unique grab‑and‑throw controls, comedic sci‑fi storytelling, and a vibrant 1990s aesthetic, delivering a memorable experience for fans of quirky action platformers.

Dive into a hyper‑show of comedic sci‑fi action where you control two inseparable custodial clones. Jump, push, and puzzle‑solve through over 50 levels spread across five narrated worlds, each packed with absurd traps and hilarious challenges. Teamwork is key: shift the bulk between characters to overcome mind‑bending puzzles, defeat blunders, and make (or break) new friends in this co‑operative adventure that blends platforming, strategy, and comedy.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Platformers
Platformers
Best for
Retro platformer enthusiasts
Fans of comedic co‑op puzzle platformers
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
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release date
1997-06-27
2015-03-04
Specifications
developer
Treasure
Rock Pocket Games
publisher
Nintendo, Enix, Gradiente
Sierra Entertainment, Sierra
age rating
ESRB E
ESRB T, PEGI 7
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
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65/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative grab‑and‑throw gameplay
  • Charming comedic sci‑fi story
  • Varied level design with puzzles
  • Strong replay value through collectibles
  • Innovative dual‑character mechanics
  • Hilarious narrated storytelling
  • Varied level design keeps gameplay fresh
  • Supports both solo and co‑op play
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player only
  • Controls can feel steep for newcomers
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Some puzzles can feel overly obtuse
  • Narration may not appeal to all players
  • Graphics are stylized, not high‑end
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