THE 8IGHT
Max, who suffers from schizophrenia due to childhood trauma, decides to break free from the endless torment of hallucinations and delusions.
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12 itemsAbout the Game
THE 8IGHT is a 3D first-person psychological horror/story game.
You will step into the shoes of Max, a protagonist suffering from schizophrenia, and uncover hidden truths while enduring the torment of hallucinations and delusions.
Ultimately, you will decide his fate.
The origin of the recurring nightmares, the cause of his schizophrenia, and the secrets buried within it all—
Was it really just schizophrenia causing these psychological symptoms (hallucinations and delusions)?
Determined to break free from his nightmarish fate, Max starts to move within his home.
And first, he must find the medication that can alleviate his symptoms.
Perhaps that medication might hold the key to solving everything... but who knows?
[Play Time]
The average play time is approximately 2 hours.
※ However, it may vary depending on play style, story interpretation, and number of endings.
[Schizophrenia]
This game is primarily experienced from the perspective of Max, the protagonist suffering from schizophrenia.
As such, various elements are designed to enhance immersion, such as objects moving abnormally or locations suddenly changing—representing the mental state of a protagonist living with schizophrenia.
[Story]
As the game progresses, players gradually uncover the hidden story of Max.
Delve into the secrets of Max as he faces a nightmare-like fate amidst a psychologically dark atmosphere.
[Intuitive Puzzles]
To enhance the gameplay experience and help players better understand the story, intuitive puzzle elements are scattered throughout the game.
Solve puzzles using the provided hints to advance through the story.
[Multiple Endings]
The game's ending varies depending on the choices players make during the gameplay.
But don’t worry—a save point is always nearby when significant choices arise.
There are a total of 4 endings in this game. (A, B-1, B-2, C)
There are 3 main endings (A, B, C), with one of them branching into two variations (B-1, B-2).
Experience the multiple endings and see what fate awaits Max.
