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Stifled
Released On: Oct 31, 2017
63
6.2
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
63
8% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
85% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
63
8% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
85% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Stifled is a one-of-a-kind horror game that’s unlike anything I’ve seen before. The use of sound to allow you to see the world around you but also alert your enemies creates a terrifying and suspensful dynamic that left me quivering in my shorts. The pacing isn’t perfect and some other pieces felt lacking, but the core premise of Stifled is so very strong it’s impossible not to recommend it. This game should be experienced by anyone that wants to see how VR as a medium can transform the way we interact with video games.
A short, spooky soundscape with bags of atmosphere and sterling sound design, marred mainly by a lacklustre story and corny voice acting. [Christmas 2017, p.97]
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 User Ratings
6.2
56% Positive
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
22% Mixed
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22% Negative
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2 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 User Ratings
6.2
56% Positive
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
22% Mixed
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
22% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
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It's quite short and we miss a wider variety of situations, but it is a very enjoyable VR title if you like mystery and horror. Without VR, it loses a lot of its impact.
While Stifled is a good VR experience with some creative gameplay ideas, the game falls flat as the player quickly understands how everything works which ruins the thriller ambiance of the game. A game to consider if you're into VR and alternative gameplay, and to pass otherwise.
Stifled is absolutely not the best indie horror game on the market, but I have to respect it for what it brings to the table. While the game is short and the frustration can – at times – be palpable, Stifled is a smart and satisfying game (especially for anyone invested in VR setups).
Stifled is an exercise in taking a great idea and applying it to a worn out genre. The indie horror tropes bleed through, despite a unique initial premise. Mumbling under my breath to be able to see barely plays into the narrative, and no scare ever got me to scream out loud, so it didn’t quite have the intended effect, seeming more like a gimmick by the end.
The story as a whole is predictable and underwhelming. It treads a lot of well-worn horror cliches without really doing anything to stand out, and it tries to take you on an emotional journey without giving you a reason to care.
Summary Stifled is a multi-award winning, Sound-based Stealth Thriller, where sound is the only way you see and the enemies hear your fear through your microphone input. Microphone input and VR Features are optional.
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Oct 31, 2017
Developer:
- Gattai Games
Publisher: Gattai Games
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