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Throwback horror gameFear the Spotlighthas confirmed an October 22 release date for PS4 and PS5. An older version ofFear the Spotlightwas released on Steam last year, with the game earning “Very Positive” reviews from users that checked it out. Now the game is set to have a proper launch that will see it expand its horizons toPlayStationand other consoles.
Fear the Spotlightwas one of the games showcased at thelatest PlayStation State of Play event. The PlayStation State of Play didn’t have all that much in the way of horror game representation, withFear the Spotlightbeing one of the exceptions. Now, thanks to the State of Play, PlayStation gamers know exactly when they can tryFear the Spotlightfor themselves.
As confirmed by PlayStation,Fear the Spotlightis coming to PS4 and PS5 on October 22. The game is also expected to come to PC, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X that same day, though those versions weren’t mentioned in the trailer. For those unfamiliar with the game,Fear the Spotlightfeatures retro graphicsreminiscent of 90s survival-horror classics, with gameplay to match. The game sees protagonist Vivian and her friend Amy perform a seance at their school after hours. As one might imagine, things go awry, Amy goes missing, and suddenly Vivian finds herself at odds with a creepy entity roaming the halls. Vivian has to avoid the creature, solve puzzles, and ultimately find her missing friend.
Fear the Spotlight Release Date
Notably,Fear the Spotlightis being published by Blumhouse Games, the gaming subsidiary of Blumhouse Productions, a production company known for its horror films. Blumhouse Games is going for similar vibes as Blumhouse Productions, andFear the Spotlightwill be the first game published under the label. That means there’s a lot of pressure onFear the Spotlight, but the game’s trailer looks impressive, and it could very well be one of the stand-out horror games of the year when it launches on October 22.
Fear the Spotlightisn’t the only horror game launching in October 2024. A variety of indie horror game projects are releasing that month, joined by higher-profile titles like theUntil DawnPS5 remake, theSilent Hill 2remake,A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, andClock Tower Rewind. Needless to say, October 2024 is going to be a particularly busy month for horror game fans, especially now thatFear the Spotlighthas locked down an October 22 release date.
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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.
