Alternate Watch immerses players in a surveillance-style experience where the primary objective is to monitor and report various anomalies until 6 am to complete the game. Released initially in a semi-unfinished state in May 2022, the game saw a resurgence of interest, leading to updates that enhanced its content and gameplay. Drawing inspiration from the Mandela Catalogue and resembling the I’m on Observation Duty game style, Alternate Watch presents a chilling, observation-based challenge set against a backdrop of unsettling changes within a monitored environment.

Cataloging the Unseen

Players are tasked with identifying and reporting a range of anomalies, from shifting objects and duplicating entities to more sinister occurrences like shadow figures and distorted human forms. The game’s mechanics revolve around careful observation and quick reporting of these irregularities, each with distinct characteristics. The Unreal Engine 5 powers the game’s realistic visuals and supports advanced lighting features, although players can adjust these settings for optimal performance. The diversity of anomaly types, including imagery changes, electrical disturbances, and the eerie presence of figures only visible in mirrors, creates a complex and engaging gameplay experience.

Vigilance in the Face of the Unknown

Alternate Watch challenges players to maintain focus and discernment in a setting where normality is constantly questioned. The game’s environment evolves, with open doors signaling unseen intruders and a variety of anomaly types undermining the sense of safety. Players navigate this high-stakes scenario, relying on their judgment and perceptiveness to classify and report anomalies accurately. The game, developed for fun and as a nod to Mandela Catalogue themes, stands as a unique entry in the genre of observational horror, offering an intense and immersive experience that tests the player’s attention to detail and nerve.