Summary
- Fear the Spotlight is set to release on PS4 and PS5 on October 22.
- The game was showcased at PlayStation State of Play, offering retro horror vibes.
- Published by Blumhouse Games, Fear the Spotlight aims to stand out among other horror games releasing in October 2024.
Throwback horror game Fear the Spotlight has confirmed an October 22 release date for PS4 and PS5. An older version of Fear the Spotlight was 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 to PlayStation and other consoles.
Fear the Spotlight was one of the games showcased at the latest PlayStation State of Play event. The PlayStation State of Play didn't have all that much in the way of horror game representation, with Fear the Spotlight being one of the exceptions. Now, thanks to the State of Play, PlayStation gamers know exactly when they can try Fear the Spotlight for themselves.
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As confirmed by PlayStation, Fear the Spotlight is 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 Spotlight features retro graphics reminiscent 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
- October 22, 2024
Notably, Fear the Spotlight is 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, and Fear the Spotlight will be the first game published under the label. That means there's a lot of pressure on Fear 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 Spotlight isn'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 the Until Dawn PS5 remake, the Silent Hill 2 remake, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, and Clock Tower Rewind. Needless to say, October 2024 is going to be a particularly busy month for horror game fans, especially now that Fear the Spotlight has locked down an October 22 release date.
Fear the Spotlight
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 15, 2023
- ESRB
- Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- Cozy Game Pals
- Publisher(s)
- Blumhouse Games
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
- Engine
- Unity
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
