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After-hours adventures turn into a horrifying ordeal as Vivian and Amy navigate a séance gone wrong in Fear the Spotlight! Read on to learn about the game's plot, gameplay, and other information.
Fear the Spotlight News
⚫︎ State of Play September 2024 | Everything Announced
Everything We Know About Fear the Spotlight
Fear the Spotlight Story Plot
Explore the eerie depths of Sunnyside High, where the shadows whisper ancient secrets and every creaking floorboard could betray your presence to unseen horrors. As Vivian and Amy sneak into the school after hours for a fateful séance, the game wastes no time thrusting them into a nightmarish labyrinth of twisted corridors and forgotten classrooms. Suddenly separated, Vivian finds herself stalked by a malevolent entity that lurks in the darkness, its haunting presence palpable with every flickering light.
Fear the Spotlight pays homage to the atmospheric horror classics of the 90s. Brace yourself for a journey into darkness where the spotlight is your enemy, and survival demands more than just courage—it demands cunning and a will to uncover the truth, no matter how terrifying.
Fear the Spotlight Gameplay
In Fear the Spotlight, players step into the shoes of Vivian, a high school student trapped in a nightmarish version of her school after a séance goes horribly wrong. The game's visuals pay homage to classic survival horror titles like Silent Hill and Resident Evil. With only a flashlight and a few tools like a wrench and screwdriver, Vivian must navigate the dark corridors of Sunnyside High, solving puzzles and uncovering a sinister past, all while avoiding a mysterious, spotlight-wielding entity. The tension ratchets up as stealth is key—you’ll need to sneak around carefully to avoid being caught in its beam. This brings a palpable sense of vulnerability, especially since Vivian's asthma adds another layer of challenge—you can't just run indefinitely from danger.
When solving puzzles and interacting with objects like file drawers or locked cabinets, the game will turn into a classic first-person point-and-click perspective. The game’s visuals capture 90s horror nostalgia, with a retro, lo-fi aesthetic that mimics old VHS tapes. However, it’s the sound design that truly elevates the sense of dread—ominous whispers, creaking floorboards, and Vivian's labored breathing combine to create an atmosphere thick with tension. Fear the Spotlight is less about in-your-face terror and more about the creeping horror that lingers.
Fear the Spotlight Gameplay Trailers
Release Date Reveal
Fear the Spotlight showcased more of the game's story and gameplay in their release date trailer during PlayStation's September State of Play.
Summer Game Fest 2024 Reveal Trailer
Fear the Spotlight made a triumphant comeback at Summer Game Fest 2024. In addition to its return, Cozy Game Pals announced the addition of over an hour of new story content while carefully preserving the core elements that fans loved about the original game.
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Fear the Spotlight Product Information
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| Title | FEAR THE SPOTLIGHT |
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| Release Date | October 22, 2024 |
| Developer | Cozy Game Pals |
| Publisher | Blumhouse Games |
| Supported Platforms | PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One |
| Genre | Adventure, Horror, Puzzle |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Rating | ESRB Teen |
| Official Website | Fear the Spotlight Official Website |
