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Fear the Spotlight

2023
GenresAdventure, Indie, Action, Third Person Perspective, Single Player
AvailableSep 15, 2023
PlatformNintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5
DeveloperCozy Game Pals
Overview

Fear the Spotlight is a third-person PS1-inspired survival horror game where you hide from the monster, solve puzzles, and look for your friend.

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62 reviews found

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Cinelinx

Oct 22, 2024

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Niche Gamer

Feb 7, 2025

If you like Resident Evil, school horror games, or stealth, you’ll enjoy Fear the Spotlight. The horror is also family-friendly, with no gore or jump scares, so it’s safe to gift this to a younger family member or sensitive friend even if they normally don’t like horror. After playing Fear the Spotlight, there is no longer any question in my mind.

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Guardian

PlayStation 5

Oct 23, 2024

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Gaming Nexus

PlayStation 5

Oct 23, 2024

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CGMagazine

PlayStation 5

Oct 21, 2024

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90

Checkpoint Gaming

PlayStation 5

Oct 21, 2024

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Pocket Tactics

Nintendo Switch

Oct 21, 2024

Fear the Spotlight is a love letter to iconic 90's horror games, and although it delivers a juicy dose of nostalgia with blocky graphics and a tried-and-true narrative, it transports everything we love about the oldies into the modern age. From the moment you boot up Fear the Spotlight, it transports you back in time.

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WellPlayed

PlayStation 5

Oct 23, 2024

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90

Nintendo Life

Nintendo Switch

Oct 21, 2024

Fear the Spotlight is an excellent narrative horror experience that proves to be the perfect companion for Halloween season. It's a game loaded with atmosphere and dread throughout, with immersive, tactile puzzles and an overarching storyline that is engaging and tragic in equal measure. Encounters with the main enemy won't prove particularly challenging, but they're always nerve-wracking thanks to its creepy design and accompanying spooky audio. Rare, minor performance hiccups aside, this is a must-play for horror fans and an approachable entry point for newcomers.

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Video games are good

Nov 5, 2024

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