# Shifter: Interactive Graphic Novel > Interactive sci-fi murder mystery graphic novel with voice acting and parallax animation. (iPhone/iPad app by Anomaly Productions, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shifter-interactive-graphic-novel/id787893641 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Anomaly Productions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/534091935) - Category: Books, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 103 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 6.1 · 333 MB - Languages: American English, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew and 16 more - Released: 2014-01-23 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shifter-interactive-graphic-novel/id787893641/reviews.md ## What is Shifter? SHIFTER the Interactive Graphic Novel has arrived! Innovative use of parallax animation and interactivity is masterfully woven together to create a multimedia experience of unparalleled scope, featuring the amazing voice talents of **WIL WHEATON**! *** NOTE: Compatible with iPad 2 and later, iPhone 4s and later, and iPod touch (5th generation) *** What if you could soar with the birds – not in a man-made contraption or by using virtual reality, but as an actual bird? What if you could literally be a fly on the wall in a top-secret meeting? What if you could become any animal in the world or, better yet, anybody in the world? What if you could become any creature that has ever existed (and some you never believed could exist)? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Shifter, the latest full-color graphic novel from Anomaly Productions. Shifter is a sci-fi murder mystery with a unique perspective, a pulse-pounding thriller that explores the depths of humanity’s evil and the tremendous powers of the animal kingdom. Following in the revolutionary footsteps of the ANOMALY Interactive Graphic Novel, SHIFTER lets YOU choose how YOU want to enjoy this sublime Hitchcockian murder-mystery with a decadent sci-fi twist. Read on your own or listen to a cast of eight actors, drawn from FILM, TELEVISION and VIDEO GAMES lend their brilliant voice talents to breathe life into each spoken role. This is not “books-on-CD” narration… This is the best of AUDIO CINEMA, complete with music, sound effects and so much more! Enjoy the first chapter for free, then unlock the rest of the content to experience: - 9 Epic Chapters - 200 Fully Painted Pages - 65 Interactive Touch Points - 875 Panels of Art - 2½ Hours of Audio Discover more at Facebook.com/ExperienceAnomaly *** FEATURING ACTORS YOU KNOW AND LOVE!!! *** Wil Wheaton, Dave Fennoy, Olivia d’Abo, Allyson Ryan, Anthony Cistaro, Keith Szarabajka, David Lodge and Ryan Cooper. Don’t just take our word for it -- IMDB them! *** TONS OF BACKSTORY AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY “JEEVES” *** A fully interactive appendix is included. There are over sixty entries detailing the characters, places and objects in the Shifter universe. Let Jeeves the alien computer show you the story behind the story. *** HAVE THE BOOK “ACTED OUT” FOR YOU WITH FULL VOICEOVERS!!! *** A graphic novel is nice. A graphic novel that reads to you with cinematic-level voice acting is what previous generations could only dream about… That dream is now REALITY! Evocative musical scores set the mood for dynamic voice acting. The entire experience is further heightened by professional-grade sound effects that bring together a “digital book” done in a way you’ve NEVER experienced before! (With the exception of our other interactive graphic novel, ANOMALY!) Explore each gorgeous, painted panel at your leisure. Go ahead. We can wait… Extensive PARALLAX lends motion in ways no static page ever could. “Get pulled into the action” in a very literal way. Simply tap when you’re ready to move on. And did we mention we’ve got internet, voice and acting phenom, WIL WHEATON, in SHIFTER’S leading role? Oh, yeah. We went there…and he brought it! *** LET THE BOOK PLAY LIKE A MOVIE!!! *** Sit back and relax… Auto-play will “act out” SHIFTER for you without the need to so much as lift a finger. Want letters out of the way? Turn them off! This is as close as any graphic novel can possibly get to the theater experience without being fully animated! ## Key features - Interactive graphic novel - Parallax animation - Full voice cast - Sci-fi murder mystery - Interactive appendix - Choose your own path ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full Unlock | $2.99 | one-time | | Chapters 2 and 3 | $0.99 | one-time | | Chapters 4 and 5 | $0.99 | one-time | | Chapters 6 and 7 | $0.99 | one-time | | Chapters 8 and 9 | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 103) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shifter-interactive-graphic-novel/id787893641/reviews.md ### 5/5 — One of the best graphic novels *2017-06-05, version 1.3* Awesome story, art, and voice acting make this one of my favorite graphic novels. Consistently surprising throughout, wth many wonderful small details and the kind of substance that stands up to repeated readings. Highly recommended! ### 4/5 — Comiconshifter *2016-09-11, version 1.3* I picked up a cool sticker at Comicon from Anomaly. I agree with reviewers 2-5 and will share it with students and friends. ### 5/5 — Nice story *2016-04-08, version 1.3* I had an interactive story app a while ago that no longer exists. I've been looking for something similar but this one (so far) doesn't let me make choices for the characters. But I do like the story and will continue to read it. ### 5/5 — Breakthrough *2016-01-24, version 1.3* Like Anomaly, this is fun to read and dive into the Interactive bits and pieces found throughout the story. The artwork is wonderful and the story is a good one. In partnership with Image Comics you can find another science fiction story called "Faster Than Light" that is also fun and intriguing. All in all, a fun breakthrough for graphic novels. ### 1/5 — No está en español *2015-11-11, version 1.3* Dice que está en español pero todo aparece en inglés ### 1/5 — Shifter takes its name way too seriously. *2015-07-28, version 1.3* I give this app ZERO STARS but the lowest I am allowed to give it is one. A couple of months ago one of my favorite apps went missing, and at the exact same time a brown square with the caption "waiting . . ." appeared. I was not able to delete it. There was no "x" in the upper left corner. A couple of months later, "waiting" changed to "Shifter: int". I deleted it and found myself looking at a screen in the App Store featuring "Shifter: interactive graphic novel". I never downloaded that app. After a few emails to my favorite app--the one that had mysteriously disappeared--I finally have it back. ### 2/5 — How to get the rest?? *2015-07-03, version 1.3* It's great but I can't download the rest.. It just tells me how good the download is and never gives me the option to get it.. I'm kinda mad if I can't finish it that was a waste of time.. ### 5/5 — Great... *2015-06-14, version 1.3* Great work. Love it. ### 3/5 — B for content - A for execution *2015-05-22, version 1.3* This format has a lot of potential. The interactive part amounts to hitting a forward arrow to advance to the next page which I turned off, letting the story flow automatically which made for a much nicer experience. The story was a bit lackluster, but the artwork is first rate as is voice work. A nice story for young ones as it is not graphically violent. Say age 10 and up. I would like to see this format take off as a new way to experience comics. ### 5/5 — Good Book *2015-04-27, version 1.3* A fun and imaginative read combining elements of NCIS, superheroes, historical fiction, dinosaurs and classic sci-fi. Reads like a good Hollywood movie. Ha ha. Not great literature but will inspire interesting questions on the nature of good and evil. ## Frequently asked questions about Shifter ### What is Shifter: Interactive Graphic Novel? Shifter is an interactive graphic novel that combines a sci-fi murder mystery story with innovative parallax animation and touch interactivity. It features a full cast of voice actors, music, and sound effects to create a unique multimedia experience. ### What are the key features of Shifter? Key features include an interactive story where you choose your path, stunning parallax animation that brings the pages to life, professional voice acting from a talented cast, and an interactive appendix with backstory on characters and places. ### How much does Shifter cost? The first chapter of Shifter is available for free. The rest of the content, including 9 epic chapters, 200 painted pages, and 2.5 hours of audio, can be unlocked through in-app purchases. ### What devices is Shifter compatible with? Shifter is compatible with iPad 2 and later, iPhone 4s and later, and iPod touch (5th generation). ### What kind of story is Shifter? Shifter is a full-color, sci-fi murder mystery with a unique perspective. It explores themes of humanity's darker side and the powers of the animal kingdom, presented as a thrilling Hitchcockian mystery with a decadent sci-fi twist. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.3 — 2015-04-18 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. iPhone 6 Bug Fixes ### 1.2 — 2014-04-28 Bug fixes ### 1.1 — 2014-04-21 Bug fixes ### 1.0 — 2014-01-10 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Shifter | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Frritt-Flacc, by Jules Verne](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frritt-flacc-by-jules-verne/id1146174974) | — | Free | Books | | [Sci-Fi Interactive Stories](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sci-fi-interactive-stories/id6495236344) | — | Free | Books | | [POV Narratives - Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pov-narratives-books/id6463636201) | — | Free | Books | | [The Beyond: Interactive Comic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-beyond-interactive-comic/id6738063234) | — | $3.99 | Books | | [InnerSpaceship: Comics & Manga](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/innerspaceship-comics-and-manga/id1615789874) | — | Free | Books | | [CGNovels](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cgnovels/id6448870924) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Books | ## More apps by Anomaly Productions, Inc. - [Anomaly UAR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anomaly-uar/id554828531) - [Anomaly: Interactive Comic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anomaly-interactive-comic/id572319030) - [Shifter UAR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shifter-uar/id700229104) - [Faster Than Light UAR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faster-than-light-uar/id1006345244) - [Between Worlds AR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/between-worlds-ar/id1105602377) All apps by Anomaly Productions, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/534091935 ## Related topics [free novels graphic](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/free-novels-graphic) · [ruoti graphic novel](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ruoti-graphic-novel) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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