Shift Syndrome
A downloadable experience for Windows
Your new warehouse job seems simple. The fine print doesn't mention the reality shifts.
You took a night shift at a remote warehouse. The first day is normal. The second is... not. Reality starts to glitch out, and your sanity is not included in the employee benefits.
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Look, real talk:
This is my first game. I made it to learn Unity and see if I could actually finish something. It's a short, janky, PS1-style horror experience.
You'll find weird choices and maybe a bug or two. But I hope the creepy vibe and the sheer weirdness of it will stick with you.
➤ Takes about 30 minutes to finish
➤ Use headphones for the full effect
➤ Go in blind, don't spoil it for yourself
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"My guy made a whole game just to complain about his old job." – My Friend, Probably
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If you like weird little games like this, a donation or a follow would be awesome. It helps me know I should keep making stuff.
➤ SUPPORT: https://boosty.to/wirelange
➤ FOLLOW: https://wirelange.itch.io
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Tags: horror, psychological, surreal, first-person, indie, short, experimental, ps1, retro
Contact: wirelange@proton.me
Oh, and by the way: Im not really a musician, but I made the main menu track myself.
You can also find it in the music folder.
Download
Install instructions
WINDOWS:
1. Download the `Shift_Syndrome_0.1-Windows.rar` file.
2. Extract the archive (using WinRAR or 7-Zip).
3. Run the `Shift_Syndrome.exe` file to start the game.
LINUX:
1. Download the `Shift_Syndrome_0.1-Linux.rar` file.
2. Extract the archive.
3. IMPORTANT: Before running, make the game executable. Open a terminal in the extracted folder and type:
`chmod +x Shift_Syndrome.x86_64`
4. Launch the game by double-clicking the `Shift_Syndrome.x86_64` file **OR** run it from the terminal:
`./Shift_Syndrome.x86_64`
No additional libraries are required. Just extract and play!
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