Game Overview
Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build. Choose from a wide variety of ships each with their own unique active and passive abilities, ranging from protective barriers or invisibility, to shocking tesla towers and a burning laser. Pick the ship the suits your play style and outfit it with a weapon of your choice. Spend cores gained each run on the skill tree to provide powerful permanent upgrades. Gain experience by killing enemies to improve your ship with infinitely stacking upgrades that allow you to tailor your build as you play. Tether your enemies together to chain damage, or release a barrage of icicles in retaliation when attacked. Unlock new upgrades that can be found in future runs as you complete challenges. Survive against swarms of enemies before fighting challenging bosses each with their own unique attacks and abilities. Throughout the run, spend currency collected from killing enemies on further upgrades at the shop, in order to gain a greater chance at surviving the next horde.Features
- Play solo or in 2 player local co-op.
- 10 Ships each with their own unique active and passive abilities.
- 10 different weapons to choose from.
- 130+ infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your build each run.
- Expansive skill tree that provides permanent upgrades for every run.
- Choose your difficulty with multiple customizable options.
- Unlock new upgrades, weapons and ships by completing challenges.
- Options for either manual or automatic aiming/firing based on your preference.
- Multiple enemies and bosses each with their own diverse attacks.
- Short 30 minute runs.
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
- Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
- Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to Shape Shifter: Formations” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
- Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy the game! If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.
Download Links
Download the full version of the game using the links below.
🛠 Easy Setup Guide
- Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the
_Redistor_CommonRedistfolder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies. - Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
- Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
- Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
- Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
- Game won’t launch? Try compatibility mode or install missing DirectX updates.
- Still getting errors? Some games require updated Visual C++ Redistributables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.
❓ Need More Help?
Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel I5 2500 or AMD Equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 670 or AMD Equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Lowest spec available for testing, may run on slower hardware at your discretion.
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