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Discover the Soulful Adventure of SCHiM: An Original Indie 3D Platformer

SCHiM jumps into the shadows in this 3D platformer game on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to the creative minds of Ewoud van der Werf and Nils Slijkerman for making this inventive title. Available now on Steam with a discount. Dive into the award-winning indie 3D platformer launch is worth playing on Linux. You can grab SCHiM on Steam with its launch discount. To celebrate, the SCHiM team launches a new trailer. It starts with a charming stop-motion intro and features an uplifting soundtrack by Moonsailor. Plus, there are also some great quotes from early reviewers who like the title's originality and visual style.

SCHiM jumps into a Launch Trailer

So, what's SCHiM shadow jumping all about? A schim is the soul and spirit of every object, thing, or living being. Everything has one, and a schim should never be apart from its thing. But in SCHiM, your schim gets separated from the human it's attached to early on in the game. Your mission is to reunite them before it's too late.

Features:

Unique 3D Platforming: Jump and move through shadows like never before in SCHiM.

Animated Shadow Platforms: The shadows themselves are also platforms that you can move and interact with.

Varied Environments: Each level has its own unique scenery and mini-stories.

Compelling Story: Experience the journey of a person losing their shadow, now due to trying to get it back.

Beautiful Abstract World: Enjoy exploring a visually stunning and abstract world.

SCHiM offers a fresh take on platforming while jumping into shadow-based gameplay. Each level feels like its own little adventure, full of unique challenges and stories. The game's world is beautifully abstract, making every moment a visual treat. Jumping through shadows is super satisfying, and the animated environments keep things interesting. Whether you're a platforming pro or just looking to jump into something new to play, SCHiM has something for everyone. Ready to get started? SCHiM 3D platformer jumps into the shadows on Steam right now with a 10% launch discount. Priced at $22.49 USD / £18.89 / 22,49€. While offering players this unique platforming experience. Grab it now and start your adventure in the shadows on Linux and Windows PC.

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[EXPlay] SCHiM | Nintendo Switch

Join @jonathanober on an emotional journey through the shadows of life in #SCHiM on #NintendoSwitch by @ewoud3D & @pr_pirate

Welcome to EXPlay, (Explain & Play) the review series where we care not for scores but tell it how it is when it comes to every game we get our hands on, whilst also taking the time to include some lengthy gameplay, to give you the reader, the chance to shape your own impressions and views whilst watching and reading. In this explanatory review, we’re covering SCHiM by joint developers Ewoud van…

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SCHIM Demo👀 - Zara The Silent Gamer

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Thursday Releases for July 18

Friday is usually the busiest day of the week for new releases. Not this week though. For some reason there a bunch of releases on a Thursday. Whatever. Thursday Releases for July 18 include Dungeons of Hinterberg, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, Those About To Die, and more.

My Spy: The Eternal City

My Spy: The Eternal City, the new movie from Peter Segal, is out today.

When Sophie’s (Chloe Coleman) high school choir is selected for an Italian tour culminating in a performance for the Pope in Vatican City, JJ (Dave Bautista) sees this as an opportunity to bond with his new stepdaughter, so he volunteers to help chaperone the group through the Venetian canals, across Florence’s renowned bridges and into Rome’s most historic sites. Instead he finds that he and Sophie have become unwitting pawns in a terrorist plot that could end the world as we know it.

Those About To Die

Those About To Die, the new TV series from Robert Rodat, is out today.

Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most… blood and sport. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.

Cobra Kai S6

The sixth season of Cobra Kai, the TV series from Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg, is out today.

With Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley, our senseis and students must decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai — the world championships of karate.

Kite Man: Hell Yeah!

Kite Man: Hell Yeah!, the new TV series from Dean Lorey, Justin Halpern, and Patrick Schumacker, is out today.

This Harley Quinn spinoff follows Kite Man and Golden Glider, who level up their relationship by purchasing Noonan's -- Gotham's seediest dive bar.

Dungeons of Hinterberg

Dungeons of Hinterberg, the new game from Microbird Games and Curve Games, is out today.

Armed with a sword and a tourist guide, explore the beautiful alpine village of Hinterberg and uncover the magic hidden within its dungeons! Master magic, solve puzzles, slay monsters; all this and more await you in Hinterberg!

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, the new game from A44 Games and Kepler Interactive, is out today.

The Door to the Great Below has been opened unleashing the Gods and their armies of the Dead. The lands of Kian are besieged, the city of Dawn is on the brink of destruction. It’s time for the Coalition army to fight back. Embrace vengeance, gunpowder and magic as you embark on an epic journey to defeat the Gods, close the door and retake the world.

Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus

Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, the new game from Squid Shock Studios, Christopher Stair, Trevor Youngquist, and Humble Games, is out today.

Flow gracefully through a colorful, hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your origin.

SCHiM

SCHiM, the new game from Ewoud van der Werf, Nils Slijkerman, Extra Nice, and PLAYISM, is out today.

SCHiM is a game about jumping from shadow to shadow in a relaxing and lively environment. This 3D platformer takes elements of light, shadow & animation and adds them directly to the gameplay, delivering an experience that you will only find in SCHiM.

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, the new game from Nintendo, is out today.

Test your speedrunning skills across more than 150 challenging moments from 13 classic NES games! Compete against players around the world online, challenge your friends on the couch, or try to see how far you can push your personal bests. Do you have what it takes to be a champion? The tougher challenges may truly test your limits!

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🎮 SCHiM 🐸🕳️👤

👉🏻 SCHiM de Ewoud van der Werf & Nils Slijkerman con  @extra-nice 

Clave gracias a Robby de #PiratePR

Comprarlo en Xbox: #SCHiM https://www.xbox.com/es-es/games/store/schim/9nqgjpmt1p5j

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(to the rythm of boooty rockin' everywhere) Summer Summer Summer Summer Summer Summer Summer Summer summer summer games rockin' everywere

From Cozy Games Direct and Future of Play, to X-box Showcase and PC Gaming Show, everyone from big and small has indeed been informed about summer, and that there are games to be had durning it STAT.

And whew there were alot of announcements, just look at the website.

In our usual fashion it would too long to list every single game that was mentioned, so instead what of the games that looked really hecking cool?

Fredriks choice: SCHiM (by Ewoud van der Werf and Nils Slijkerman)

You play as a silly creature, hopping and puzzling thorugh shadows in a city. Human shadows, car shadows lamps shadows, anything is permitted. And it looks great to boot! Its coming out this year july for all Major consoles + Steam.

Karols choice Battle Suit Aces (by Trinket Studios)

Cooked up by the same developers as Battle Chef Academy (great game give it a go), this sci-fi card battler has style, worldbuilding and even features relationships with your crew! Not the genre im usually into but i believe in these devs. Release is TBD as of yet.

And our shared pick would be Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (by Sandfall Interactive)

Ever since the Paintress arrived, each year she paints a new number: 35..34...33. As she counts down people of that age vanish never to be seen again. Its up to our epxedition (the 33) to give a shot at stopping the paintress in their final year of life. RPG with QTE's in a wonderfully parisian inspired world. Also what a cool premise! To be released sometime in 2025.

We actually picked more games, but for that you would have been a long list.

You have to check rest of the episode for that ;) ta-ta for now!

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Indie Live Expo - Part 1

Anyone who watches Indie Live Expo from start to finish should receive a Udemy certificate. This year's show was over 5 hours long and hand on heart honesty, I am still getting through it. But just in the first few segments, I've already found some really interesting games I want to highlight so let's get into it!

What is Indie Live Expo?

Indie Live Expo (ILE) is a multilingual multi-broadcast showcase of indie games from around the world. Since it originated in Japan, most of the titles, studios and publishers that participate tend to be Japanese. However in recent years, we've definitely seen a lot of entries from overseas. From the website, it says that ILE has been viewed by over 98 million people with more than 2,600 games introduced.

Here's a link to the YouTube stream if you want to check it out yourself!

There were so many games covered throughout the show with some of them getting prime placement while others barely getting a second a la ADHD flashcards. Below are 10 that caught by eye.

No Case Should Remain Unsolved by Somi

As the name implies, this is a detective game about piecing together fragments of memories to solve a cold case. The case involves a young girl that went missing back in 2012, but is now being reexamined.

I'm really intrigued by what the developers are calling a 'jigsaw puzzle' style reasoning system as it sounds quite different from what I might be used to from games like Ace Attorney or Danganronpa. It seems like it's a really short game too at only 2-3 hours of game play. I really want to pick this title up but I think it would be perfect if it was on the Switch!

SCHIM by Ewoud van der Werf, Nils Slijkerman

This is a 3D platformer about jumping from shadow to shadow! I think that's such a cool concept and I love the calm vibes that the art is exuding. It also has such a unique hand-illustrated look.

Also, according to the developers, 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 them early on in the game.

The Star Named EOS by Silver Lining Studio

Just looking at the key art makes me feel so at peace. The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure with a strong theme of photography. You explore the past through photos taken and uncover the truth behind a family mystery. All of the art is hand-drawn and there are puzzles too

It's giving Opus Prism Peak Sigono which I am totally onboard for. I love games that explore meaningful personal stories.

Nightmare Operator by DDDistortion

I don't normally recommend or talk about horror games but the design of the game is too cool to resist! This is a a survival horror shooter about hunting yokai in the haunted ruins of Tokyo. The game has an over-the-shoulder perspective and utilises a low-poly aesthetic that's reminiscent of classic PlayStation games. The locations are inspired by real-world places in Tokyo, tense that's going to freak me out next time I venture outside! DDDistortion is apparently a 5-man team in Tokyo so incredible.

The Many Pieces of Mr Coo by Gammera Nest

This is a surrealist point and click adventure about a character named Mr Coo who is looking for all of his pieces. I really love this genre as it reminds me of old Humongous Entertainment games I played as a kid. The wacky yet lovable vibe of the game also reminds me of comics, Saturday morning cartoons with some fine art touches in the backgrounds.

Ultra Mushroom by TRY GAMES, room6, xemono

"There was once a man who made a billion yen in just three days by running a curry stall here. Our protagonist, inspired by this news, comes to the festival with the ambition of making it big with a mushroom stall (with zero cost mushrooms!)."

How is this not the best intro to a video game ever?! You play as a mushroom hunter/mushroom stall seller trying to make a killing at a festival in the foot of a mountain. There's not a lot of footage on Steam yet but it seems like it'll be a mix of foraging, running the stall and getting to know festival attendees.

There's definitely some psychedelic overtones here if you look at the colour palette of the game and some subtleties (not so subtle) around the special mushrooms you can gather.

Matsuro Palette by SleepingMuseum

A simulation game about surviving seven days with a girl who lives inside a cursed painting. You'll need to successfully paint her portrait by going off cues from past victims. If you make her angry, she'll kill you. There's a lot of painting and art-themed games these days but I haven't seen one that combines some suspense and horror elements.

Just a note that this game came out in 2020, but a remake of it is planned for Spring 2024.

Isles of Sea and Sky by Cicada Games

Set across ancient islands, you start the game as a castaway who must solve puzzles and uncover hidden secrets all without a set path or even any dialogue. The art is very reminiscent of old pixel art games, the music is meditative and atmospheric and the story is said to be deep.

I met the developer, Jason Newman at BitSummit in 2023 back when this game went by a different name. We had a really nice chat about anthropology as this game finds its roots across many different world cultures even if the themes feel universal. The released this month and I've yet to give it a go but I hope to play it soon.

Swappy World by Awakening Games srls

We've seen all kinds of card games but this is the first time I've seen card gameplay be combined with open-world crafting. Each card will help you craft weapons, build your base and explore. The goal is to plan out your resources and interaction points to help you survive for as long as possible. I love how intertwined the cards are with the environment. For example, when the game goes into the nighttime, you'll only be able to see the central card in front of you.

Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis by WSS playground and WHO YOU

Play as a hikikomori girl who is on a permanent high from listening to denpa music in this rhythm-adventure game. Fall into her brain rot as she loses all self-control posting anonymously with the goal of total world annihilation. Yes these are all real words that I riffed off of from the actual game description on Steam.

Where Needy Streamer Overload tries to tell a life lesson about the what it means to seek approval from internet people, YunYun Syndrome seems to go completely all-in insane with this plot and music. Also I think I have a type when it comes to games and it's mental illness and lots of shades of purple.

I'll come back to write a Part 2 after I've made it through the rest of Indie Live Expo!

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SCHiM: Devs Day 2022 presentation for the shadow platform game

SCHiM: Devs Day 2022 presentation for the shadow platform game

The Day of the Devs 2022 continues and we have a chance to see itSChiMA “shadow” platform game coming to PC via Steam. Introducing the game by Game Designer Nils Slijkerman and Developer Ewoud Van Der Werf. The trailer allows us to see that we are going to run a check in SCHiM. little drop moves within the shadows created by the objects and light sources of each setting. Our character will be…

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Experience the Enchanting Gameplay of SCHiM 3D Platformer

SCHiM 3D platformer game is due to make its way into a full launch on Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to the creative talents of Ewoud van der Werf and Nils Slijkerman. Making its way onto Steam soon. Dutch dev duo Ewoud & Nils are bringing their award-winning indie platformer, SCHiM, to Steam on July 18th. And thanks to a fantastic run during Steam Next Fest. The title also racked up over 200K Wishlists and 50K players trying out the demo. SCHiM is a 3D platformer about helping a lost shadow find its way back to its human by jumping around in the shadows. As you explore, you'll find clever ways to move around and discover small stories. As well as charming details hidden in the setting itself.

SCHiM 3D platformer - Release Date Trailer

Key Features:

A Unique Story: SCHiM is a 3D platformer that tells the tale of a shadow separated from its human. In this game, a schim is the soul and spirit of an object or living being, and they should never be apart. Your mission is to find your way back to the human you belong to before it's too late.

3D Platforming: You can only move in the shadows, so you’ll need to find smart ways to leap into the shadows of animated objects. While moving beings to use them as your pathways.

Beautiful Abstract World: Each level features a unique color palette that captures the setting, time of day, and mood of every location you explore.

Stories in Every Level: Each new level has its own living scenery with small stories to uncover. Iinspired by real Dutch and European cities and rural locations.

Hidden Secrets: The 3D platformer boasts lots of hidden items to discover in SCHiM. When you find them, you help other schim reconnect with their objects, adding more depth to the game.

If you missed the demo, it’s still available on Steam, so you can try the Linux build before the full release. Which is due to be priced at $24.99 USD / £20.99 / 24,99€. So, if you're looking for a charming and unique 3D platformer, be sure to Wishlist SCHiM on Steam to get all the updates. It’s a game that promises a lot of fun and heartwarming moments. Don’t miss this delightful adventure for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC.

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Experience the Excitement of SCHiM: A Shadow Adventure

SCHiM is a 3D platformer game that uses light and shadow, due to make its way onto Linux, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to the incredible duo, Ewoud van der Werf and Nils Slijkerman. Which is due to make its way onto Steam this summer. Today, I’m diving into the fascinating world of SCHiM, a unique Linux game that's all about the adventure of a shadow. Since, every object, thing, or living being has a soul and spirit, called a "schim." It’s crucial that these also stay connected to their respective objects or beings. However, in this title, the shadow of a human being — your character — gets separated right at the beginning. And your mission? To reunite them! SCHiM is a true 3D platformer where you leap from one shadow to another. Due to launch on July 18, 2024, it’s both relaxing and engaging. Full of vivid animated shadows that make up the platforms and settings you interact with. What makes the title stand out is how it integrates elements of light and shadow directly into the gameplay. This isn’t just about jumping and running; it’s about exploring a beautifully abstract world that shifts and changes as you move through it.

SCHiM - Release Date Trailer

Each level in SCHiM is designed with its own unique scenery, complete with little stories to tell. You'll find yourself immersed in a world that’s both visually striking and deeply intriguing. The title sets itself apart by transforming what might just seem like simple shadows into essential gameplay elements. These are more than just parts of the background; they are platforms, puzzles, and paths — all animated and integral to your journey. The overarching story is touching too — it’s about a person who lost their shadow. Imagine moving through life feeling incomplete, always searching for that missing part of yourself. That’s the journey you’re on. Since it's a story of loss, discovery, and the hope of reunion. For anyone who like a good game that combines great mechanics with a compelling narrative, SCHiM is a must. You’ll be challenged, you’ll be entertained, and most importantly, you’ll be moved. Whether you're looking at the gameplay, the story, or just to see what it's like to be a shadow, SCHiM promises an experience unlike any other. Can you help reunite a lost shadow with its owner before it's too late? It's due to release on Steam on July 18, 2024. The 3D platformer will have support for Linux, Mac, and Windows PC.