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Series X|S / PS4 / Linux / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 9/15/2023
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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79
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Critic avg
79
19 scored reviews
Total coverage
19
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
The critic average is 79 across 19 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Fear The Spotlight Review (PS5) - A Great Start To Blumhouse's Venture Into The Gaming Space - PlayStation Universe
Published 10/21/2024
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90
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Read originalFear The Spotlight Review
Published 10/21/2024
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70
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Read originalFear the Spotlight (PS5) Review
Published 10/21/2024
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90
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Read originalFear The Spotlight Review: Charming Horror In Unequal Parts
Published 10/21/2024
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70
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Read originalFear The Spotlight review – Life Is Strange meets Resident Evil
Published 10/21/2024
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70
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Read originalFear the Spotlight review: Blumhouse’s lo-fi horror game is imperfect, but sincere
Published 10/21/2024
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60
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Read originalFear the Spotlight Review
Published 10/21/2024
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80
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Read originalFear The Spotlight review: "A love letter to PS1 survival horror" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 10/21/2024
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Read originalReview: Fear the Spotlight
Published 10/21/2024
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