SHIVER, once run, hides in the memory for a period of time while a user
goes about his/her business. When its waiting time is up, SHIVER bobs the
screen up and down endlessly, an amazingly irritating effect. The waiting
time may be specified as a command line parameter, for example:
SHIVER 1000
will make SHIVER wait 1000 clock ticks (about 1 minute on an XT computer)
before making its presence known. The default time is 500 clock ticks.
Another thing that really makes SHIVER enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to SHIVER. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
