Gaming SCHiM Leaps Out of the Shadows Today! Out Now on PC and Consoles

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The award-winning indie platformer, SCHiM, jumps out of the shadows on PC & consoles today. It's available on Steam, Xbox One/Series X|S, PlayStation 4/5, and Nintendo Switch for $24.99 (regional prices will vary) with a 10% launch discount on Steam & the Nintendo eShop for a limited time.

To celebrate SCHiM's launch, the team has put together a cute new trailer with a charming stop-motion intro, an uplifting soundtrack by Moonsailor and some flattering quotes from early reviewers who appreciated the originality and visual appeal of the indie title!

SCHiM - Accolades Launch Trailer | PC & Consoles:

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Here is what early reviewers had to say:

"SCHiM is an adorable and delightfully unique game, and one that feels both gloriously clever and easy to pick up in equal measure."
8/10 - TheSixthAxis

"A carefree shadow-hopping puzzler whose colour and charm makes for a ribbiting time." - RockPaperShotgun

"SCHiM is a wonderfully inventive puzzle platformer that challenges you to explore a familiar world through a completely different lens. I found myself absolutely absorbed by the world and the satisfying loop of jumping from puddle to puddle."
9.5/10 - PlayStationUniverse (PSU)

"SCHiM is a relaxing and artistic little game. With a clever take on platform puzzles, a cute little shadow frog, and a surprisingly heartwrenching story."
9/10 - TryHardGuides

"SCHiM is the perfect recreation of one of our childhood games. With fun and challenging gameplay, unique and minimalistic art style, and a relatable and touching story that empowers every other aspect of the game, it's a platformer that stands out among its peers."
10/10 - GameLuster

*Press & creators who would like to hop into the shadows can request a review code for the platform of their choice:

• Via Pirate PR: https://piratepr.com/schim-request/
• Via PressEngine: http://requestkey.net/schim

Press kit: schimgame.com/presskit
Website: schimgame.com
Press contact: [email protected] or [email protected] (Interviews welcome!)

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Let's Get Physical!

Outside of a digital release today, a physical release is planned for the PS5 & Switch versions, find out more below:

iam8bit Physical
The cover art for the iam8bit physical is made by Owen D. Pomery, a British illustrator known for his graphic novels: Victory Point and The Hard Switch. Pomery's ligne claire style and isometric work makes this a perfect match for SCHiM!

iam8bit's edition shows the striking architectural Dutch world of the game, zoomed out to let you discover all the minute details. Available for Nintendo Switch & PS5 as of 25 October 2024, preorders are open now:
https://schim.iam8bit.com/

PLAYISM Physical
The cover art for the Japanese physical is created by Keiichi Arawi, a popular mangaka from Japan. Better known for his debut manga: Nichijou, a series known for its surreal humor and finding special moments in ordinary life, later adopted into anime by Kyoto Animation.

PLAYISM's physical edition depicts the playful, bizarre and cute world of SCHiM. Available now for Nintendo Switch, PS5 & PS4:
https://official-store.playism.com/ja-en/collections/スキム

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About the game

SCHiM is a charming indie game about helping a lost shadow find its way back to its human by hopping around in the shadows. As you look for clever ways to move around in the world, you uncover small stories and charming details hidden in the environment.

Key features

• A story of a person losing their shadow - A schim is the soul and spirit of an object or living being. Everything in the world has one, and it should never be separated! You need to find your way back to the human you belong to, before it's too late!
• Unique 3D platforming - You can only move in the shadows, so you'll need to find clever ways to leap into the shadows of animated objects and moving beings to use them as your pathways.
• A beautiful abstract world - The color palette changes in each level to capture the setting, time of day and mood of every location you explore.
• Each level has a story to tell - Each new level has its own living scenery with small stories to uncover, inspired by real Dutch/European cities and rural locations.
• Hidden in the shadows - There are lots of hidden items to discover in SCHiM, and when you find them, you help other schim restore the connection to their thing.

Wishlist the game if you want to get more updates on SCHiM,
or follow the devs on Twitter/X and join their discord.

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History of SCHiM
SCHiM began as Ewoud's exam project in early 2020, developed with Nils' Indie Game Studio Extra Nice in the Netherlands. What started as a unique shadow-based platforming concept quickly garnered attention online, prompting a shift from a small-scale project to a full-fledged game. Inspired by Dutch/European locations & aesthethics, SCHiM is now a collaborative effort that blends creative vision with local inspiration.
schimgame.com