Adventure

Stifled

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

2017

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 31, 2017

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

AdventureIndieAction

Playable on

PCPlayStationVR

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PC (Microsoft Windows)SteamVRMacPCmacOSPlayStation 4PlayStation VROculus Rift

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About this game

Stifled is a multi-award winning, VR and Mic-Enabled Sound-Based Survival Thriller, where sound is the only way you see and the enemies HEAR your fear.

In Stifled, the sounds made by your in-game character and yourself through microphone input reveal the otherwise hidden world through ‘echolocation’. However, undue noise will attract the attention of creatures lurking in the darkness. To survive, you will have to tread the line between making sounds to see, and staying quiet to stay hidden. (Put the microphone near your nose for even more challenge!)

Pros & Cons

Pros

Sound-based echolocation provides a distinctive gameplay mechanic.
VR darkness and sound-responsive enemies create tense encounters.
Dark environments sustain a creepy, oppressive horror mood.
Audio design and silence sustain dread throughout environments.

Cons

Short campaign for a full-priced VR release.
Noise-based exploration and enemy avoidance become repetitive.
Stealth encounters use unpredictable enemy behavior and sound rules.
Limited threat and encounter variety in later sections.

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