
GearShift
A downloadable game
BREACH DETECTED
An entity has broken into the facility. You are the pilot of a maintenance mech with two separate arm systems and a limited power cell. The entity is hostile. Its armor is unknown, and its intent is confirmed.
Engage. Neutralize. Survive.
ARM SYSTEM: MANUAL CONTROL
You control your mech's weapon systems using a mechanical selection wheel. Use the crank to switch each arms fitted with advanced weapon systems, including:BURST PROTOCOL, BARRIER UNIT and LUMEN. Your left and right arm systems work independently.
Set up your loadout. React to the threat. Do not waste power.
THREAT ANALYSIS: ACTIVE
Entities will signal their attacks before they strike. Identify the attack direction and put up the corresponding shield. A shield on the wrong arm offers no protection. As threat levels rise, entities may use both arms at the same time.
Read the pattern. React before impact.
POWER: CRITICAL
The mech's power cell is unstable. Every engagement has a limited operational window. When the timer hits zero, the system shuts down. Neutralize the entity before you run out of power. The remaining operational time translates into your combat score.
The faster you eliminate the threats, the longer you survive.
Created by
Programmer: Nicholas Falcone
2D Artist: Andrea Molteni
Game Designer: Chiara Sanviti
Controls
- Crank — swap the weapon on the selected arm (up / down)
- Left / Right — choose which arm you're arming
- Shake — recharge the power cell
- B — back to menu
Installation onto your Playdate:
- Download the zipped .pdx file
- Upload .pdx file to https://play.date/account/sideload/
- Game files will be sent to your Playdate
| Published | 2 days ago |
| Status | Released |
| Authors | Chiara-san, Andrea Molteni |
| Genre | Shooter, Action |
| Made with | Aseprite, Playdate |
| Tags | 2D, Arcade, First-Person, No AI, Pixel Art, Playdate, Retro, Robots, Space |
| Average session | A few minutes |
| Languages | English |
| Accessibility | Color-blind friendly, High-contrast |
| Content | No generative AI was used |







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So addicting! Scored 9000+, was very fun. Love the art :)
Beautiful!
Thank you!