Cursed Shorts is a short horror game about subway riding and phone use. The purpose is to identify aberrant videos as they emerge.
Phone screen swipes are the mechanics. Normal clips move one way, cursed ones are removed to the other. The player may need to pause a movie to spot mild distortion or danger. Mistakes decrease the possibility of reaching the end safely, while indecision increases the risk of battery drain. Precision keeps the tempo fast despite the simple design.
The suspense comes from observation, not conflict or exploration. Each Cursed Shorts clip challenges players to spot movement, sound, and detail anomalies. The battery countdown creates pressure to act swiftly without sacrificing accuracy. Failure to balance pace and observation results in subway journeys that never end.
