Anomaly Center

Game premise and objectives

Anomaly Center is a PC game where you play as Caleb Hitchman, a security guard tasked with monitoring CCTV cameras in a shopping mall. Initially responsible for spotting shoplifters, your role changes when a mysterious organization called DAC contacts you, revealing that you must now detect and manage Anomalies that have begun to appear in the wake of an unsolved murder.

Surveillance mechanics

You switch between 1980s analog CCTV feeds to watch for anything unusual. The game's main interaction involves identifying these Anomalies and ensuring their number stays below a certain safe limit. If you fail to control the situation, your shift will end permanently, highlighting the game's survival element.