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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| Store | Price | Audience | Score | Chart | Est. revenue |
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SteamYou are here | $19.99 | 1.3Kreviews | 97% | — | $605.6K |
| $19.99 | 717ratings | 94% | — | not modelled | |
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게임을 하면서 사일런트 힐이 상당히 많이 생각나서 정말로 재밌게 했습니다만 게임의 스토리와는 전혀 관계없는 동성애 요소는 굳이 뭐하러 넣은지 모르겠음 그리고 인트로 사운드가 너무 큰데도 불구하고 설정을 할 수가 없음
Juego muy bueno, con una historia que te atrapa. Lo e comprado por 1.34€ es una ganga. No es muy largo y yo lo prefiero así. Cómpralo, a que estas esperando ?
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!
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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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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!
Why is it always [spoiler]the drama teachers?[/spoiler]
This was, indeed, a spooky yet also somehow cozy game, with a wonderfully nostalgic aesthetic. The voice acting was great and I genuinely cared about the characters. Near the end, there was a revelation that made me teary-eyed. It might not be a very long game but I know I'll be thinking about it for a long time. Definitely recommended, especially if you're looking for something with some tense moments but where overall you can just chill and enjoy figuring out the mystery. Very glad I got the chance to play it!
This game is short and simple without being boring and unfulfilling to play. I enjoyed my time, though I can't say anything in particular stands out about it.
классна гра! затягує майже одразу) не можу сказати, що вона страшна, скоріше жутковата, мабуть найбільш стрьомне тут [spoiler]тема з пдф сталкером, нагадало Місао[/spoiler] на фоні ігрової імпотенції гра для мене стала ковтком свіжого повітря
Gay.
Стилистика под PS1 сделала своё дело
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