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SCHiM

SCHiM

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Release Date: July 18, 2024

Arcade, Platformers, Isometric View, Indie Games, Experimental/artistic, Xbox Play Anywhere, Singleplayer

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.

7.1

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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.

Plot

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.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4

Xbox One

Xbox One

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

Developer: Ewoud van der Werf

Publisher: Extra Nice

Age restrictions: none

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for SCHiM Video Game:

PC Windows

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.

Ratings

Game Ratings for SCHiM Video Game.

7.1

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 48% of Critics. There are 61 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Pure Nintendo: 8 / 10 by Bill Stiteler

I'm not a fan of jumping puzzle games, but SCHiM managed to win me over. Its minimalist art style, inventive use of shadows and movement, and the idea that the game makes sure that messing up doesn't feel too frustrating, kept me engaged level after level.

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Metro GameCentral: 7 / 10 by Nick Gillett

A mellow and deeply unusual adventure where you play a man's shadow adrift in a Dutch city, in a game that defies convention and is all the better for it.

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Paste Magazine: 7 / 10 by Elijah Gonzalez

Even with these notable problems, SCHiM still makes for a breezy time. While its level design and storytelling lack depth, its core movement feels so good you’ll be able to forgive this for much of its runtime as you dart through well-rendered street corners. There is a coherent vibe found in the sharp art design, idyllic vistas, and low-key score, which creates a soothing ambiance that makes it easy to unwind. Although I wish it ultimately gave more to chew on, cruising through SCHiM is a decent way to spend a lazy summer afternoon.

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