Get ready to hit the top floor of time travel! LIFTED, the whimsical and cinematic 2.5D puzzle-platforming adventure from Adventure Works and former Disney Imagineer Jeffrey Ashbrook, has officially landed on PC via Steam today!
If you’ve been itching for a feel-good, ’80s-inspired buddy comedy that feels like a Saturday morning cartoon crossed with Indiana Jones and Back to the Future, your next gaming obsession has arrived.
What’s LIFTED All About?
In LIFTED, you take on the role of Ari Buktu—a high school slacker who just wanted a little bit of extra credit. Instead, he gets swept into an eccentric, love-fueled scheme cooked up by his physics teacher, Professor Raventhorpe.
The Professor’s latest invention? The Anytime Elevator—a time-travel machine where floor numbers correspond to years in history. Want to visit pirate-infested Tortuga in 1712? Punch in Floor 1712! Want to search for lost ancient treasure in Ancient Egypt? There’s a button for that too.
Joined by Julius, the Professor’s trusty (and arguably most competent) pet chinchilla, Ari must swing, climb, and puzzle his way across historic eras to retrieve lost artefacts—all while dodging rival tomb raiders and chaotic avalanches.
Disney Pedigree Meets Classic Platforming
Founder and game director Jeffrey Ashbrook brings years of experience as a Disney Imagineer (having worked on iconic attractions like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run). That theme-park pedigree shines bright in LIFTED.
Expect:
- Cinematic Set Pieces: High-stakes chase sequences, dynamic environmental hazards, and ride-like action beats.
- Wholesome Puzzle-Platforming: Fluid movement, clever physics puzzles, and satisfying exploration built for players of all ages.
- Top-Tier Voice Acting: Featuring lively performances from Joe Gaudet (Ari), Ray O’Hare (Professor Raventhorpe), and Evan Widjaja (Julius).
- Pure Nostalgia: A heartwarming homage to classic 1980s blockbuster cinema and golden-era sidescrollers.
Platforms & Availability
- Out Today (PC / Steam): Fully optimised for controllers and verified/great on the Steam Deck, Windows, and macOS!
- Console Release: Gamers on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 won’t have to wait long—console ports are currently in development and will arrive at a later date.
Whether you’re looking for an upbeat solo adventure or a delightful game to play with the family, LIFTED delivers a fresh, charming escape from the gloom. Head over to Steam today, jump into the Anytime Elevator, and let the time-travelling heist begin!
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