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Pacify

An indie, multiplayer, horror game with fast paced game play for up to 4 players. Teams will need to explore an eerie mansion with a rumored past of funeral services including contacting deceased loved ones. A…

22 February 2019

Pacify is an adventure developed by Shawn Hitchcock, released 22 February 2019 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Mac. The main story takes about 6 hrs to finish.

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What Pacify is

Pacify is an adventure game developed by Shawn Hitchcock and released in 2019. It was published by SKH Apps. It is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unreal Engine 4.

The premise, in the publisher's words

You just signed on with PAH Inc. Paranormal Activity Helpers Incorporated, yeah sounds corny, but the pay is great. They said you won't ever be in any real danger, and they have tons of work right now. Your first job is at some old haunted house. There is a broker wanting to put the house for sale, but with everyone in the town spreading rumors of evil living inside the house, he needs some proof that it is safe. He actually seems creeped out himself. Anyway, he hired PAH Inc. to check the place out. You can go check it out alone if you'd like, but I would take at least 3 more friends with me. Check the place out, and if there is anything supernatural going on, try to bring evidence back to…
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action and horror. It supports multiplayer for up to 4 players online, and includes co-op. Local play supports 1 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player. There are 52 achievements to unlock.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 6 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 17 hrs, roughly 2.8 times the length of the critical path.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel i5 or AMD equivalent (AMD FX 8500+ Series), 4 GB RAM and Graphics: GTX 1050 / RX 580 or equivalent (4 GB). At 4GB of RAM, it will run on essentially any working PC — that is below what a budget laptop ships with today. Install size is roughly 7GB. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

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What it launched against

Pacify launched on 22 February 2019, within three weeks of Metro Exodus, Devil May Cry 5, Anthem and Tom Clancy's The Division 2. It arrived 6 years into the PlayStation 4's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: Metro Exodus, Devil May Cry 5, Anthem, Tom Clancy's The Division 2.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Pacify — frequently asked questions

When did Pacify come out?
Pacify was released on 22 February 2019 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What are the minimum PC requirements for Pacify?
At minimum, Pacify needs Intel i5 or AMD equivalent (AMD FX 8500+ Series), 4 GB RAM, Graphics: GTX 1050 / RX 580 or equivalent (4 GB) graphics, 7 GB available space of storage.
How long does it take to beat Pacify?
The main story of Pacify takes around 6 hrs, or 17 hrs for 100% completion.
Does Pacify have multiplayer?
Yes. Pacify supports multiplayer, including co-op for up to 4 players online.
How many GB is Pacify?
The PC version needs about 7 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("7 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.

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