Lost and alone in an empty shopping mall after closing time, you navigate surreal stores as sunset nears. Two cheerful PA announcers provide company during this short indie adventure blending exploration, minor puzzles, and philosophical elements in a relaxing atmosphere with no time limits. Choice-based story elements lead to different outcomes, unlocking a free exploration mode of the full nostalgic late 90s/early 2000s indoor mall and surreal areas.
This casual PC experience draws from mallsoft and dead mall genres, offering replayability in about 1-2 hours. An original soundtrack mixes smooth mall jazz with dreamy vaporwave and slushwave. It suits players seeking serene, surreal walks through mind-bending spaces, though bright lights, flashing images, eerie sequences, and minor jumpscares may affect those with photosensitive epilepsy.
An empty shopping mall after closing time.
Lost and alone inside a pristine relic of the past.
As sunset slowly approaches, navigate between surreal stores with only two cheerful PA announcers to keep you company. Can you unravel the mystery of your journey before it's time to say goodbye?
"Thank you for choosing Wilson Center Mallāa single stop for everything you'll ever need!"
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Inspired by the 8-circuit model of consciousness, the mallsoft/"dead mall" genre, and the book Prometheus Rising, Self-Checkout Unlimited is a unique exploration of both mind and matter.
Genre: Adventure, exploration, philosophical, surreal
Length: Short (~1-2 hrs, replayable)
-Explore a nostalgic late 90s/early 2000s indoor mall
-Relaxing atmosphere with minor puzzles and no time limits
-Different story elements based on your choices
-"Free Mall" modeāupon completion of the main game, explore the full mall and surreal areas freely
-An original soundtrack inspired by smooth mall jazz and surreal dreamy vaporwave/slushwave
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CONTENT WARNING: This game contains bright lights and flashing images that may cause discomfort or seizures for players with photosensitive epilepsy. It also contains sequences of eerie gameplay and minor jumpscares/startling moments, but it is not a horror game.
