TNS: "With a retro aesthetic, immersive sound design, and terrifying villain, Fear the Spotlight shows exactly how YA horror should be done."
VGChartz's Lee Mehr: "It's strange to think of how a developer named Cozy Game Pals was able to expertly blend sentimentality with horror. Granted, many other retro indie horrors incorporate combat, so paring that aspect does make for a more mechanically-limited experience here. But that removal also gives Fear The Spotlight a different cadence that's appropriate for its setting and protagonists. Its heightened focus on ambiance, puzzle design, storytelling, pacing, and more congeal to make something that deserves attention."
The Outerhaven writes: With satisfying and story-related puzzle and genuine chills, Fear the Spotlight delivers a top-notch, bite-sized, lo-fi horror experience. Contrary to its title, it steps into the spotlight as the best indie horror game of the year.
A fantastic nostalgia-fueled horror game with an atmosphere, plot, and characters that are gripping and worthy of a trek
