For some, stepping into the spotlight is their calling.
But for others, having all eyes on you’re free to be a nightmare.
All while being stalked by a creature with a spotlight on its head.
And you do not want to catch its eye.
Fantastic lighting effects also feel beyond the capabilities of PS1.
Very little about Fear The Spotlight frustrates at all.
Unless I missed them, there are no difficulty options at all.
It also means there are only a handful of locations in which deploying The Spotlight really makes sense.
It’s the only time you’re really forced to evade him for any length of time.
The second half of the game addresses some of these issues, elevating the experience as a whole.
Instead of a glowing light, this new stalker carries with it the sound of dripping water.
Though, like The Spotlight, it ultimately proves a minor threat.
Scares like this always feel deliciously deliberate and well-judged throughout.
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Indeed, it’s in this impeccable sense of atmosphere that Fear The Spotlight, ahem, shines.
It’s just a shame that the story accompanying this vibe is similarly frictionless.
Its well-judged and expertly crafted visuals, sound design, and creatively deployed scares will stick with you.
Fear The Spotlight was reviewed on PC, with a code provided by the publisher.
