Shift 87 is a brief yet intriguing experience that will captivate you for a short while, but its lasting appeal might be limited depending on what you’re looking for in a game. At its core, it’s a minimalist anomaly detection game set within three distinct rooms. While the premise may sound simple, the game’s execution is a mix of engaging visuals and repetitive gameplay loops.
The gameplay revolves around identifying anomalies in three different rooms. The challenge lies in noticing changes in your surroundings—whether it’s an object moving, a light changing color, or something more subtle like a texture shift. However, don’t expect a deep or complex challenge. The anomalies are often glaringly obvious, which makes the game accessible but might leave you wanting more if you’re hoping for a real test of your observational skills. The game asks you to find six anomalies in a row to progress to the next room, and while this sounds straightforward, it can become repetitive quickly.
Graphically, Shift 87 impresses with its detailed environments and subtle atmospheric elements. The developers clearly put effort into making the rooms feel eerie and unsettling, but the psychological horror tag attached to the game feels a bit misleading. There are mild jump scares and unsettling moments, but nothing that truly digs into the psychological horror territory. The atmosphere is more creepy than terrifying, which might not satisfy those looking for a genuinely scary experience.
In terms of content, the game is incredibly short. A focused playthrough could take you as little as 15 minutes if you’re quick to spot the anomalies. While there are multiple anomalies to discover, the game’s replay value is questionable. The prospect of going back to hunt for all the achievements didn’t feel compelling enough, especially when it involves replaying the same three rooms with slight variations.
Where Shift 87 shines is in its brief moments of tension and the satisfaction of spotting an anomaly. However, this is a game best suited for a quick session rather than an extended playthrough. It’s fun while it lasts, but once you’ve seen what it has to offer, there’s little reason to return unless you’re a completionist or a fan of the “spot the difference” style of gameplay.
Ultimately, Shift 87 is a short-lived experience that’s worth a try if you’re in the mood for something quick and eerie. Just don’t expect it to be a game that you’ll return to time and time again.
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