It’s appealing to both newcomers and seasoned horror fans, making it an impressive little game.
When a seance goes horribly wrong (honestly, when will people learn?
), the player character Vivian must navigate an abandoned school to find out what happened to her friend.
It combines that eerie high school setting seen in some slasher movies with plenty of interactivity for gamers.
The school is even called Sunnyside High, andBuffy’s is called Sunnydale.
Look, I’m just saying these developers have excellent taste and I’ve clocked it.
We also need to talk about theSilent Hillvibes.
The spotlight that follows you is reminiscent of Pyramid Head himself, and they can appear at any time.
The suspense is off the charts throughout, and you gotta be as stealthy as possible.
It never does, but you’ll find your heart rate elevatedjusta little.
Fear the Spotlightis a stealth-heavy game.
Or maybe I’m just stupid, I’ll let you be the judge of that.
It’s a very immersive experience throughout.
The player character’s breathing can become erratic, so you should probably be mindful of this.
Accessibility
There is a range of subtitling options inFear the Spotlight.
WhileFear the Spotlightdoes have a grainy, retro feel, you might switch that up in the Graphics menu.
Should I play Fear the Spotlight?
Don’t lose your head!
You want a game to play long-termFear The Spotlightis a very quick game.
Since it’s a fixed story, there’s not much replayability here unless you’re achievement-hunting.
It’s very much a one-time experience.
I played the game using aLenovoLegion 5-15ACH6HGaming Laptopwith Beats Flex wireless headphones and a PS5DualSense Wireless Controller.
