
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…
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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.
ESCAPE THE NIGHTMARE
The séance went terribly wrong. Amy has disappeared, and the school has transformed into a nightmarish version of its former self. Play as Vivian to uncover a dark hidden past while attempting to save both you and your friend
DELIGHTFULLY HORRIFYING GAMEPLAY
Sneak to avoid detection from an unknown entity in tense hand-crafted stealth moments as Vivian explores the ominous darkness of the school corridors
Solve highly tactile puzzles that pay homage to classic genre favorites while evolving gameplay to satisfy modern horror fans
Explore the eerie setting of a derelict Sunnyside High with a flashlight, screwdriver, wrench, and more to uncover a web of mysteries
1990s ATMOSPHERIC DREAD
Explore the hellish version of Sunnyside High as Vivian in this ode to classic 90’s teen horror. A retro art style, tense audio design, and a nostalgic setting will delight both veteran fans and those new to the horror genre
AN EXPANDED STORY
Dive even deeper into the dark world of Fear the Spotlight with an extensive additional storyline
Fear the Spotlight is the first title to be published by Blumhouse Games, a video games label within Blumhouse Productions focused on championing the most creative and unique takes on the horror genre.
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Languages: English*, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese +2 more
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Wow, what a little gem!!! And made by two people only! Spooky, challenging and sustained by a really good story
Bão demais!
Excellent jeu d'horreur/survie avec des énigme pas trop difficile. Vie de batterie excellente sur le deck .
На удивление классное мистическое приключение про 2х школьниц застрявших в школе, где по всем канонам жанра когда-то что-то произошло. Как хоррор - слабовата, но загадки интересные, интуитивно понятные. Разрабам желаю успеха, а себе побольше подобных проектов в библиотеке!)
A must play horror game, buy it now, thank me later
If you’re a fan of horror and heartwarming stories, this one is definitely worth checking out. The mechanics were tried and tested but never felt boring. Overall, I definitely recommend this game to any horror fan. Great story too, can’t wait to see what they cook up next!
Das Spiel schließt mit den Worten "Danke, dass du unserem kleinen Spiel eine Chance gegeben hast! Wir wissen, es ist nicht perfekt, aber wir sind trotzdem stolz darauf." An die beiden Entwickler des Spiels: Ihr irrt euch. Das Spiel IST perfekt! + Wunderschöne Retro-Ästhetik, die perfekt zu einem Survival-Horror-Lite passt + Und genau das ists: Survival-Horror-Lite: Rätselmechanik, Schleichmechanik, Heilitems finden, wenn man doch mal in den Sucher des "Spotlights" gerät + Eine Spiellänge, die genau so lange währt, wie die reduzierte, aber bis ins Detail ausgefeilte Gamemechanik reicht - hier findet man keine unzähligen Waffen und Munition (genauer gesagt: überhaupt keine), aber alles hat seinen Sinn und Zweck + Und das vielleicht Beste: die Story! Ich liebe sie. Und ich habe von Beginn an mit den beiden Mädchen mitgefiebert, wollte das Geheimnis der Schule lösen - und habe gehofft, dass die beiden zusammenkommen :) Das ist erstklassiges Spiellfilmniveau! Dann kam eine große Überraschung: Nach dem beendeten Spiel mit Vivian öffnet sich ein zweites Kapitel - Amy. Zu Beginn sieht das aus wie ein New Game+ mit der Sichtweise der anderen Person. Ist es nicht - der Amy-Part ist ein eigenständiges "Story-Addon", das einige Hintergründe löst und zum Teil neue Spielmechaniken auftut. Ich habe mich dabei ertappt zu sagen: "Das ist fast noch besser als das Hauptspiel!" Und das ist schon weltklasse!
Great short and sweet horror story in the style of older resident evils--but with more stealth and less action
I thought this game was really good with strong lore and use of light. The characters were well developed, even if the narrative itself was fairly generic. The game is divided into two chapters, one for Vivian’s perspective and another for Amy’s. Between the two, I found Amy’s to be superior. Whilst the desolate high school setting for Vivian was intriguing, I found Amy’s to be more engaging because of its Japanese horror aesthetic alongside its richer themes. Where Vivian found herself in her high school but decades in the past, Amy was transported to her childhood home. The logic puzzles were simple but engaging, and the sound design was strong. However, despite the name, the Spotlights themselves were an underwhelming threat, lacking engaging mechanics or true thematic significance. Nevertheless, a great horror experience. I highly recommend it to anyone interested. It’s short, spooky, and surprisingly tender.
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