SCHiM
Released
Release Date: July 18, 2024
SCHiM is an unconventional platform game in which we navigate a lost spirit, jumping from shadow to shadow. The game is the work of indie developer Ewoud van der Werf, working with Extra Nice studio.
Release Date: July 18, 2024
SCHiM is an unconventional platform game in which we navigate a lost spirit, jumping from shadow to shadow. The game is the work of indie developer Ewoud van der Werf, working with Extra Nice studio.
SCHiM is an unusual platform game in which we control a schim - the spirit of an object or creature (in this case, a human), moving through shadows. It was created by two people - indie Dutch developer Ewoud van der Werf and collaborator Nils Slijkerman from Extra Nice studio, which released it. The game in its original version was created in 2020 as an exam project and was developed and refined after generating interest on Twitter.
Every object or living being has a soul, or schim, which under no circumstances should be separated from its object. Unfortunately, this happens to one of them - he is separated from the man with whom he was united. We take on the role of this lost spirit and must find and reunite with our essence before it's too late.
In the world, shown in isometric projection, full of life going on with its own rhythm, we move by jumping on platforms created from shadows. They can disappear when the light source is cut off and move along with the objects and creatures they belong to, so we have to plan our moves wisely and influence the environment in such a way, interacting with it to create a path for ourselves. Each level can be passed in many ways.
On our way we meet other schims and characters we can help.
The game world stands out in terms of graphics - it's a vibrant leveles made in a simple cartoon style, based on just four colors.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Ewoud van der Werf
Publisher: Extra Nice
Age restrictions: none
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System Requirements for SCHiM Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 650 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.
Game Ratings for SCHiM Video Game.
Press Start: 6 / 10 by James O'Connor
SCHiM has moments where it lives up to the promise of its concept, and levels where fresh ideas and fun mechanics elevate the experience. Unfortunately, it also feels padded and simplistic for long stretches, and the narrative doesn't quite hang together. It looks great, but it's often frustrating, too.
GamingTrend: 90 / 100 by Richard Allen
SCHiM is a wildly inventive platformer with a unique minimalist aesthetic, which is bolstered by creative gameplay and a steadfast focus on the human experience. I was surprised by the amount of emotional depth hidden within SCHiM's shadow hopping platformer shell and appreciated becoming a small part of this world and its inhabitants. Though the premise is simple, SCHiM keeps things unique by constantly adding new challenges which utilizes light and darkness in creative ways, and I found myself consistently intrigued by where the story would go next.
God is a Geek: 6 / 10 by Lyle Carr
SCHiM is a gorgeous game unlike anything else I've ever played, but without enough of a hook to keep you engaged it gets old before it ends.
![[1:04] SCHiM - Accolades Release Trailer](https://cdn.gracza.pl/galeria/filmy/640x360/607761593.jpg)
