Stifled

Gattai Games’ spiritual successor to Lurking robs players of their sight for this disturbing and atmospheric deep-dive into a tragic life, made all the more intense by brilliant use of VR.

Stifled is a VR Horror game that is available for the PS4 and will be coming to PC (Steam) soon. The game has a unique way of projecting fear upon players by taking away your sight. You’ll need to use only your voice as an echolocation to navigate through your surroundings. Using the voice provided in-game, or using your own voice through a microphone, you’ll emit echoes into the game to help you navigate your way. However, making noises may not be safe. Instead it might attract other bei...

We tell you, it’s a good game! It’s not average! It might have some problems here and there, but you have to admit it is a “Good” game.

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). Although we are out of Halloween and horror season, any fan of the VR medium and the indie horror scene should take a chance on this game and see… or, not see… what it has in store.

Stifled is a stealth horror game that brings its own flair to the genre by using echolocation to see in the dark. The player has to use their own voice to see, but also must be cautious to avoid attracting the attention of creatures hiding in the void. Stifled has a truly unique core gameplay mechanic that is both interesting and nerve-racking, but it seems underutilized throughout the game. The repetitive design of the levels minimizes the horror impact of the gameplay, and the lack of diversity and AI in the monsters leaves much to be desired. At a $20 price tag, the game felt more like an o...