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  • Summary: SCHiM is a game about jumping from shadow to shadow in a challenging and lively environment.

    A schim is the soul and spirit of an object, thing, or living being. Everything in the world has one. A schim should NEVER be separated from their thing! This does happen to your schim, this schim
    SCHiM is a game about jumping from shadow to shadow in a challenging and lively environment.

    A schim is the soul and spirit of an object, thing, or living being. Everything in the world has one. A schim should NEVER be separated from their thing! This does happen to your schim, this schim who is attached to a human being is separated from him early on in the game.

    Can you get back to him before it's too late?
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Jul 15, 2024
    85
    Darkest Dungeon II will either break your spirit or give you strength you never knew you had, offering a tough but rewarding experience.
  2. Jul 15, 2024
    80
    Great googly moogly, SCHiM is a beautiful feat of a 3D-platformer with puzzle elements. Its most charming and emotional moments will sneak up on you, so enjoy every single second of this cozy tale of a little shadow that could.
  3. Aug 9, 2024
    80
    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.
  4. Jul 16, 2024
    70
    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.
  5. Jul 24, 2024
    70
    SCHiM is a fun and short platformer that can be enjoyed between bigger and longer experiences. It is a delight for those who want to relax and enjoy a shorter adventure.
  6. Jul 19, 2024
    70
    SCHiM is an interesting and relaxing 3D platformer that makes great use of its unique premise. Although its gameplay may be a little basic and the camera can have some issues, its gorgeous art style and relaxing vibes make it an overall worthwhile experience. This isn’t one that we’d suggest you go out and pick up right away, but if you’ve been looking for a 3D platformer that approaches the genre in a notably different way from the rest, this is the game you’ve been looking for.
  7. Apr 4, 2025
    40
    Schim isn't without its merits. For players looking for a more casual, low stakes experience, it can be a relaxing time to shut off the mind to, and the art style alone is worth admiring. It's built on a strong conceptual foundation, even if it struggles to make the most of its intriguing premise. Although it doesn't quite hit the mark fully, Schim should be applauded for trying to do something different and unique. There is a certain satisfaction to leaping from shadow to shadow, much like one might imagine as a child looking out from the window and also imagine during a long car journey. Much like those car-imagining journeys, though, the novelty can fade quickly, but at least it doesn't make one feel queasy, like reading a Beano would.

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