Fear Academy

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Fear Academy is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Lost Input Games and was released on August 27, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Fear Academy, puzzle-solving is woven into the fabric of your unsettling journey through Hillcrest High. As you navigate the darkened halls, a constant sense of being watched keeps you on edge, making even the simplest tasks feel daunting. Each puzzle challenges you to think clearly in an environment filled with tension, where every shadow and distant noise could hide something sinister. You'll…

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features a creepy and immersive atmosphere that effectively captures the horror theme.
Sound design and visuals are well-executed, enhancing the overall tension and engagement during gameplay.
Some players found the puzzles to be well-integrated into the horror experience, providing moments of suspense.

The game lacks a cohesive story and feels too short, leaving players wanting more content and narrative depth.
Puzzles are often too simple and straightforward, failing to provide a challenging experience.
Many reviews criticize the game for being an asset flip with minimal substance, leading to a disappointing gameplay experience.

atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its creepiness and immersive design, effectively creating a tense and suspenseful environment that enhances the horror experience. Players appreciate the strong sound design and the feeling of being on edge, although some express a desire for more jump scares. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that leaves a lasting impression.
- “From the very first moment, the atmosphere pulled me in.”
- “With its strong design and atmosphere, it’s an experience that sticks with you long after playing.”
- “The atmosphere is so creepy, the music gets under your skin, and every corner feels like death is waiting.”
- “The game captures the horror atmosphere really well, keeping you in suspense that something might come out or attack you at any moment.”
- “I can say that the horror theme is quite well done in the game, along with the atmosphere and sounds, but I was looking forward to a few more jump scares.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely criticized for its lack of substance and cohesion, with many players noting that it feels almost non-existent or poorly developed. While some appreciate the slow-burn psychological horror elements, the overall narrative fails to engage, leaving players disappointed and confused by the lack of direction and meaningful context.
- “I swear I almost quit, but the story kept pulling me back in.”
- “It can feel a bit light on story direction, but if you enjoy slow-burn psychological horror, it’s worth a try.”
- “Things occur in the gameplay that led me to believe that I would witness a story by the end of the game.”
- “This game really had no substance and a weak story.”
- “But there is no story, no reason to even find what you came to the school to look for, and the ending made no sense.”
- “I was expecting the game to start with a story, but there is no story narration at all.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being unoriginal and lacking depth, with a reliance on a simplistic camera mechanic that fails to enhance the experience. While the game features polished mechanics and a strong atmosphere, it suffers from easy puzzles and a lack of narrative cohesion, leaving players wanting more complexity and engagement. Overall, there is potential for improvement, particularly in puzzle design and gameplay length.
- “Fear Academy feels polished: fluid mechanics, engaging ambiance, and balanced pacing.”
- “With more and better puzzles, more gameplay, and a cohesive narrative, it could be a great atmospheric horror puzzler.”
- “If it had voice narration and a bit longer gameplay, it would definitely be a 10/10 game.”
- “This is yet another dime-a-dozen horror game that tries nothing new, with the exception of a useless mechanic where the player has to use a 'cameroid' to take pictures and reveal codes.”
- “The demo's puzzles were few and super easy, but I thought the full game would have more intricate puzzles and gameplay.”
- “The camera mechanic is used once and it's the easiest puzzle ever.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is noted for its unsettling atmosphere, effectively enhancing the creepy ambiance and creating a sense of impending doom. However, it is also filled with copyrighted tracks, which may affect streaming experiences.
- “If you're streaming this, the game is just chalked full of copyrighted music.”
- “The atmosphere is so creepy; the music gets under your skin, and every corner feels like death is waiting.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are impressive, maintaining high visual quality even on lower settings, and effectively create a dark, immersive atmosphere that enhances the sense of tension and suspense throughout the game.
- “The visuals look great even on low settings, and the dark, tense environment made me constantly feel like something was lurking just behind me.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report experiencing significant emotional engagement, with jump scares eliciting strong reactions and the use of emotional support objects enhancing their overall experience. The game is highly recommended for its ability to evoke intense feelings.
- “I got jump scared multiple times and held emotional support objects throughout the game; highly recommend!”