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:
Here is what early reviewers had to say:
*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
Website: schimgame.com
Press contact: [email protected] or [email protected] (Interviews welcome!)
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
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.
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
