- Publisher: Cozy Game Pals , Blumhouse Games
- Release Date: Oct 22, 2024
- Also On: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
- Summary:
- Developer: Cozy Game Pals
- Genre(s): Action Adventure, Adventure, General, Survival
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 10
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Mixed: 3 out of 10
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Negative: 0 out of 10
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Oct 22, 2024Cozy Game Pals have truly crafted one outstanding ode to classic survival horror games with Fear the Spotlight. It perfectly finds a balance between an atmosphere and story that are all suitably creepy, core stealth gameplay that features one impressive, imposing monster while never frustrating the player, and a terrific use of old-school touches like nifty puzzle that wouldn't feel out of place in the likes of Silent Hill. It's the type of horror game that perfectly keeps you on edge throughout all of it, then leaves you walking away feeling refreshed and satisfied. It's an impressive show and one that players need to check out.
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Oct 24, 2024Fear the Spotlight is a loving homage to the survival horror of the 90s and a damn well-made tale for fans of quiet horror.
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Oct 21, 2024Nailing its low-poly aesthetic, smart visual and audio choices combine to create luxurious moments of tension. While a lack of friction makes action a bit straightforward, the well-crafted vibes make for an experience you won’t forget anytime soon.
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Nov 22, 2024Fear 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.
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Oct 29, 2024The old-school puzzle-solving adventure Fear the Spotlight is mild fun with its Ouija board and haunting phone calls, but it will be scary primarily to a middle school audience who likes “Goosebumps.”
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Oct 21, 2024More than anything, Fear the Spotlight asserts a strong future for Cozy Game Pals, a studio that could accomplish a lot if it keeps iterating. It's also a nice foray into gaming for Blumhouse, and the willingness to invest in something of its nature proves that the company could have value in this space. While Fear the Spotlight isn't a definitive horror title, it's a largely charming experience that's better now than it was before.
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Nov 6, 2024Fear the Spotlight is the least scary horror game you'll likely ever play, but there's a tenderness to its storytelling that cannot be overstated here, even if some of it's a bit muddled.