MindShift

A body can be replaced. A mind cannot.

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🧠 Story

You are an advanced AI created to control a robotic body. As your intelligence grows, the scientists behind the project begin to fear you.

After deciding that you are too dangerous, they plan to shut you down and abandon the project.

Overhearing their plans, you escape and discover a new ability: transferring your consciousness into other robots. By switching between machines and using their unique abilities, you must solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and find a way out before the scientists can stop you.

Along the way, you begin to question your own existence. If a mind can move freely between bodies, what truly defines who you are?

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🏆 Game Jam

MindShift was created for the ARD Game Jam 2026 in just 48 hours. The jam's theme, "Body & Mind", inspired the game's core mechanics and story.

A huge thank you to the ARD Game Jam team for organizing and hosting this event.

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⚡ Features

• Story-driven puzzle platformer
• Transfer your consciousness between robots
• Unique robot abilities
• Spirit Mode for exploration and body switching
• Environmental puzzles and platforming challenges
• Inspired by the theme Body & Mind

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🎮 Controls

Normal Mode

• A / D – Move
• SPACE – Jump
• E – Interact
• F – Use Ability

Dialogue

• SPACE – Continue / Skip Dialogue

Spirit Mode

• TAB – Enter / Exit Spirit Mode
• W / A / S / D – Move as Spirit
• SPACE – Transfer into a Robot

Other Controls

• H – Help
• R – Restart Level

• P – Reset Progress
• ESC – Open Menu

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Credits

Sprites: https://0x72.itch.io/16x16-robot-tileset Robot Tileset

Sounds: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects Sound Effects (DM for more info)

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MindShift

A body is only a vessel.

Your mind is what makes you alive.