Fear of the Light
- November 7, 2024
- Adrian-Robert Baluta
Get on SteamIn "Fear of the Light" , you must survive on a light-bathed spaceship infested with monsters. Use your radar and stealth to avoid enemies, overcome quarantine lockdowns, and escape. With intelligent monsters and diegetic UI tools, this 20-40 minute horror experience reimagines fear in a well-lit world.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Unique and interesting concept of avoiding light adds a fresh twist to survival horror gameplay.
- Creepy atmosphere and engaging puzzles enhance the overall experience, reminiscent of Alien Isolation.
- Short but fun gameplay, making it a great free title worth trying for horror fans.
- Poor optimization and performance issues can detract from the experience.
- Game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and depth.
- AI behavior can be frustrating, with monsters often feeling overly persistent and difficult to evade.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique "avoid light" mechanic that enhances the horror experience, providing clear and engaging interactions that can be enjoyed in about an hour. While the core mechanics are interesting and have potential, some sections lack distinct themes, though the sound design and monster design contribute positively to the overall intensity and atmosphere.
“The gameplay is for the most part clear and really helps build on the scary horror feeling.”
“Really interesting core mechanic with a lot of potential for sure.”
“Short and simple; once you grasp the mechanics, it's about an hour of fun for free.”
“Only some of the sections had a distinct theme, and the themes were, for the most part, gameplay-wise.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as creepy and dense, effectively enhancing the experience with its intriguing lore and fun puzzles. Players appreciate the combination of a satisfying in-game UI and the presence of intimidating monsters, which contribute to a spoopy and immersive environment, despite occasional navigation challenges. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that keeps players engaged and on edge.
“Creepy atmosphere, fun puzzles, interesting lore to be pieced together - what's not to like?”
“It's spoopy and atmospheric, and the big monsters keep scaring me.”
“The atmosphere was dense and consistent.”
“Interesting atmosphere, satisfying in-game UI, stupid but effective AI, hard to navigate at times but that can also add to it.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization at release has been widely criticized, with many users reporting significant performance issues that hindered gameplay. Complaints include frequent disruptions, such as temporary loss of lighting, which negatively impacted the overall experience.
“At release, there was very bad optimization and I couldn't play it at all.”
“Cons: poor optimization; EMP sometimes shuts down the lights for 0.5 seconds, and because of it, I lost several times.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their quality and immersive sound design, effectively enhancing the game's tense atmosphere and jump scares. Players appreciate the visual elements that contribute to the overall suspense and excitement of the experience.
“Great graphics and sound design with an interesting premise; there's always a monster behind you or waiting around the corner. The stress was real, and I got jump-scared a couple of times.”
