Shift 87

Shift 87 is a very short little horror game that stands out for its great atmosphere and well-crafted scares. A must play for big horror fans, but everyone else might be disappointed. Keep in mind, however, that sometimes less is more...

Shift 87, a first-person psychological horror game developed by Pixelsplit and published by Daedalic Entertainment, was released on July 23, 2024, for PC. The game places players in a disturbing industrial setting where they must identify and record anomalies.

Shift 87 is a walking simulator that hybridizes within it an unsuccessful loop mechanic regarding the reporting of any anomalies. The basic idea is interesting, but it's a shame that continuing through the maps is extremely difficult, also due to the various bugs.

Shift 87 is a gripping observational horror game developed by Pixelsplit Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. With its spot-the-difference gameplay, it offers an immersive and unsettling experience in three different environments. The minimalist narrative and exceptional sound design contribute to the eerie atmosphere of Shift 87 and captivate the player on the hunt for anomalies. Shift 87 is a short horror game that offers a uniquely satisfying and rewarding experience for fans of the genre.

A robust walking sim mixed with some scares should have made a great indie game, but Shift 87 flunks the landing, making it hard to recommend.

Shift 87 is a solid observation game in the vein of The Exit 8, but it thankfully takes a slightly different approach to avoid being a direct copy of the quirky Japanese metro walking sim. By incorporating multiple environments, Shift 87 attempts to break the inevitable repetitive nature of its obvious inspiration, though it doesn’t fully succeed. Nonetheless, Shift 87 is an excellent game for those who enjoy testing their cognitive skills, though I believe spotting the anomalies doesn’t require a great deal of brainpower, with a few exceptions. Ultimately, the price will also determine whether you want to spend an additional two hours in the Pixelsplits REVEIL universe, something that has yet to be disclosed. Let’s hope that the price tag doesn’t contain any anomalies at launch.