Skip to content
sci-fi-and-fantasy — Tv — Entertainment — News — Deals — Social-media — Movies-and-tv — Pop-culture — Strategy — Console

A Strange Steam Next Fest Demo, Fiendishly Designed, Leaves me Obsessively Replaying it, Instilling Frightening Comparisons to Five Nights at Freddy's.

Alterations in artwork with a menacing MS Paint aesthetic and a hidden difference game mechanism create an eerie, exclusive horror experience in the title "You've Changed."

,   and  ASMedia
3 min read
Unsettling MS Paint-esque imagery and discreet modifications in rooms create a chilling,...
Unsettling MS Paint-esque imagery and discreet modifications in rooms create a chilling, one-of-a-kind horror experience akin to a cursed spot-the-difference game in You've Changed.

A Strange Steam Next Fest Demo, Fiendishly Designed, Leaves me Obsessively Replaying it, Instilling Frightening Comparisons to Five Nights at Freddy's.

In the realm of unique horror games, "You've Changed" stands out as a twisted take on the classic Spot The Difference genre. This game, currently in demo on Steam Next Fest, ratchets up the tension and sends shivers down your spine with some creepy twists and frightening elements.

Imagine this: instead of the usual task of finding differences between picturesque scenes, you're left hunting for evil anomalies that could send you jumping with fear. You'll receive jump scares, and your heart might just give out. Yeah, it's that intense.

The game's 8-bit MS Paint-style graphics lend it an eerie atmosphere, similar to cozy times, making the haunted perversion all the more unsettling. The lo-fi graphics, however, aren't just a throwback to an awesome aesthetic. They play a crucial role in helping you spot the exorcism-worthy alterations lurking in the corners of the rooms you're scouring.

A stopwatch allows you a short amount of time to familiarize yourself with the layout of each room. Toggling between single-screen views of each room, you'll need to pay close attention to every tiny detail. As you hunt for differences, the anomalies can creep in, and you'll need to spot them before they erode your heart (or give you a heart attack, whichever comes first). Some anomalies are subtle, like a missing dish, while others are much less so, such as a strange figure lurking in your shower.

Once you've discovered an anomaly, you'll need to quickly mark its type, such as mirror, extra, alteration, evil, or something else. Get it wrong, and it costs you precious seconds, increasing the tension and the chance of receiving a jump scare.

As of now, the jump scares have been relatively tame, but an adjustable toggle in the settings assures us they're present. A full release Story Mode may offer more of that heart-pounding action.

In the arcade mode demo, we're forced to start on Easy, but by the time we reach Normal, we're only scraping by. Here's hoping that with a bit more practice, we'll be able to face whatever horrors await us when the game releases, currently undated, on PC.

If you're looking for more chills, check out our list of the best horror games!

Enrichment:

Release Date and Gameplay Mechanics of "You've Changed"

Release Date

There's no definitive release date for "You've Changed." The game is slated for PC, although a specific launch date has yet to be officially announced[1][2].

Gameplay Mechanics

In "You've Changed," players engage in a horror-infused version of Spot The Difference, with elements of jump scares and creepy twists, akin to the original "Five Nights at Freddy's"[2]. Here are the major gameplay features:

  • Spot The Difference with a Twist: Instead of searching for mundane differences between pictures, players hunt for anomalies that can be evil or frightening, adding tension and suspense[1][3].
  • Jump Scares and Creepy Elements: The game includes jump scares and disturbing content, ramping up the intensity of the traditional "Spot The Difference" format[2].
  • Story Mode: The Story Mode promised for the full release will explain the origins of the anomalies players are trying to find[2].
  • Arcade Mode: The demo features an arcade mode with various levels of difficulty, set in a house with three rooms - a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. Players must observe and respond to the changes occurring in all rooms to survive the night[2].
  1. The intriguing horror game "You've Changed," currently in demo on Steam Next Fest, is a twisted take on the classic Spot The Difference genre.
  2. With its creepy twists and surprising jump scares, "You've Changed" offers an intense gaming experience, even in the raw 8-bit MS Paint-style graphics.
  3. In this game, players aren't hunting for differences between picturesque scenes but instead searching for disturbing anomalies that could give them quite a fright.
  4. Players will have a limited time to familiarize themselves with each room's layout and carefully examine every detail to spot the anomalies before they cause harm.
  5. The game features a stopwatch, toggleable views of each room, and marking system for the types of anomalies found, adding an extra layer of challenge.
  6. The horror genre enthusiast might appreciate the full release of "You've Changed," with its Story Mode potentially offering more heart-pounding action and a deeper understanding of the anomalies.
  7. For those seeking more chills, the news section on TV, social media, or pop-culture books might feature recommendations of other captivating horror games in the realm of entertainment and sci-fi and fantasy, such as movies-and-tv shows or RPG and strategy console games.

Read also:

Related

Latest