The 8ight

The 8ight is a 3D first-person psychological horror story about Max, a man with schizophrenia who faces hallucinations and delusions. As he begins moving through his home to escape his nightmare-like fate, he must first find medication to alleviate his symptoms. You uncover Max’s story and decide his fate through choices that determine which ending he reaches.

Max’s changing reality

Objects move abnormally and locations can change suddenly, reflecting Max’s mental state. The story gradually reveals hidden truths about him, including the origin of his recurring nightmares and the cause of his schizophrenia, while leaving open whether schizophrenia alone explains his hallucinations and delusions.

Puzzles and choices

Intuitive puzzles appear throughout the game. You use provided hints to solve them and advance the story. Save points are nearby when significant choices arise.

Four endings

There are three main endings, A, B and C, with ending B branching into two variations: B-1 and B-2. The average play time is approximately two hours, though it varies with play style, story interpretation and the number of endings experienced.