Platforms
- PCOct 22, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.71.33K Players
- PlayStation 5Oct 22, 20248.4playscore8.014 Critics9.5246 Players
- Xbox Series X|SOct 22, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 4Oct 22, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.6338 Players
- Xbox OneOct 22, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchOct 22, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
32 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Una aventura de terror hecha con mucho cariño que, si bien no quiere ser demasiado compleja, nos divierte, asusta y entretiene de principio a fin.
Juan Rubio · Dec 10, 2024 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Fear the Spotlight channels PS1-era horror with its retro charm, tense atmosphere, and clever puzzles. It’s a short, engaging homage to classic survival horror games.
Cole Podany · Nov 22, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Ultimately, Fear the Spotlight doesn’t really try to reinvent the formula, serving as a smart, respectful and well-designed homage to the PS1-era of horror games and the 90’s aesthetic in general. Lovely visuals, great voice acting and genuinely spooky vibes more than make up for the fairly simplicistic gameplay loop and short length, making this retro horror game one of the better picks for a playthrough in a spooky season.
Győző Baki · Nov 13, 2024 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Fear the Spotlight from developer Cozy Game Pals and publisher Blumhouse Games is a frightfully fun romp that balances out puzzles and stealth inside of a horror experience. While it won’t redefine the horror genre in gaming with its narrative, it still delivers enough to be entertaining and scary.
Nathaniel Stevens · Oct 28, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - As an opening gambit and statement of intent from Blumhouse Games, Fear the Spotlight gets things off to a strong start, delivering a 3D retro horror experience that, while in thrall to its '90s influences, also manages to carve out an identity of its own.
Richard Walker · Oct 25, 2024 Reviewed onRead full review - At the end of the day, what’s even more important than aesthetics and game mechanics is: Did I have fun? And the answer is yes. I had a great time playing Fear the Spotlight. It was a fun, relatively short survival horror game that is great for anyone who wants a retro throwback, or just a plain old fun spooky time. Plus, it’s priced at just $20, so as far as video games go, it’s a relatively cheap investment and is perfect to complete over a single weekend.
Keith Langston · Oct 25, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - As an opening gambit and statement of intent from Blumhouse Games, Fear the Spotlight gets things off to a strong start, delivering a 3D retro horror experience that, while in thrall to its '90s influences, also manages to carve out an identity of its own.
Richard Walker · Oct 25, 2024 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - If you’re looking to delve into a supernatural story laden with satisfying, tactile puzzles, then Fear the Spotlight is a grand way to spend four to five hours of your time this autumn. Though, if you were hoping for something that would keep you on your toes and have you losing sleep, you might be better off waiting for the other titles that publisher, Blumhouse Games, has up its sleeve.
Kelsey Raynor · Oct 23, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Fear the Spotlight masterfully captures the look and feel of a classic PS1 horror title while leveraging modern concepts and gameplay features to produce an atmospheric and nostalgic experience that every lover of horror should enjoy.
Adam Ryan · Oct 23, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Fear the Spotlight is a fantastic publishing debut for Blumhouse Games and also a triumphant (re)release from Cozy Game Pals. Now with a crucial fleshed-out epilogue that only bolsters the important queer horror story it has to tell, it’s a must-play in the indie horror game scene. Especially for those who love the low-poly style where the film grain and crunchy-looking models only aid in the eerie ’90s/2000s setting provided. I could split hairs for this game’s small issues, but instead, it’s worth focusing on the well-paced and perfectly lengthened experience it is. Fear the Spotlight is an excellently moody horror venture with tactile puzzle-solving and adorable, highly likable characters in Amy and Vivian. It’s the most queer horror lovers will feel represented and seen in a long time, maybe ever. In short, it’s the indie horror event of the year.
Charlie Kelly · Oct 22, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review
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Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…
Sunnyside High has a dark history. When Vivian enters the deserted corridors for a seance with the rebellious Amy, she suddenly ends up alone, and at the mercy of the monster who wanders the halls. Vivian must avoid its gaze, find her friend, and uncover the disturbing, murderous truth of a decades old tragedy. Fear the Spotlight is a creepy love letter to classic 90s horror experiences with a focus of rich storytelling, puzzle solving, and a tense atmosphere. This is a perfect narrative horror game for those new to the genre.
Developer: Cozy Game Pals