I think this is my favorite Chilla's Art game so far. No ghosts or monsters in this one, but the kind of horror in this one is very real and relatable, which, in my opinion, really makes it their scariest game. Narrative-wise, The Closing Shift was pretty simple. The execution was pretty good, I think – they really knew how to get the anxiety built up around how it is to be a girl working alone late at night.

There were some really well-placed jumpscares, and I really give them props for that. I've been enjoying watching others play through this game and they all get caught by the same one without fail.

As for graphics, the moment I stepped outside the apartment in the game, it was obvious that the devs really improved on their technique. The lighting and textures of the environments in particular were definitely a step up from the previous games.

There was nothing especially crazy about the mechanics, but cafe worker simulator was really fun for me. I may be the odd one out in saying that I actually enjoyed making everyone's orders.

I definitely recommend this game!

Reviewed on May 19, 2022


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