This game has been extremely well since I started it. It is unique in its audio based mechanisms, and it also makes it an interesting game for a let's play because of the microphone being a fundamental part of the games originality.
Stifled - Echolocation Horror Mystery
- Release Date:
- Jul 10, 2018
- Developer:
- Gattai Games
- Publisher:
- Gattai Games
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
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About This Game

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.

We won a bunch of awards for being weird and different. So we're strutting it.
Unique echolocation-based graphics and innovative microphone-enabled gameplay.
Step into the shoes of David Ridley, a man whose mind is slowly fracturing under the weight of heartbreak, turning his world dark. A world where sound gives a glimpse of your surroundings but also attracts the attention of grotesque and terrifying creatures lurking in the dark.
Stifle your screams, because the enemies can hear you through your microphone.
Complete your immersion (and possibly scare yourself s***less) with Virtual Reality. We support Oculus and VIVE headsets.
If Stifled seemed familiar, well it is because its Spiritual Predecessor, Lurking has been played by some of your favorite let’s players!
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User Reviews
I really wish there were a better game in here somewhere. The use of mic input is a well thought out novelty, and they match it with a depressing enough story and simple mechanics that allow the user to concentrate on the game. So far so good. It's pretty short, but then a lot of games of this nature can be short (though by no means all of them). That, however, is where the good things stop. Part of the game is stealth and part of it is standard walking simulator. The walking sim part is boring, the story obvious and the interaction with most objects in the environment pretty rudimentary. The walking sim parts of the game generally aren't long enough to warrant being completely bored, but they're not very involving and are too simplistic. The stealth part of the game is fun for a while, but ultimately, walking around in a crouched position not being able to see anything at all is only fun for so long. You can make noise and see a little more, but again, it's just not fun enoug...
First thing i have to say is, that i only tried to play it with a HTC Vive, no idea if or how it works non-VR. To keep it short and simple: Motion controllers doesn't work, even if it says so on the store page. My head was stuck in the ceiling, after trying to restart from the last checkpoint nothing happened, ESC didn't even open the menu anymore 1\10, does not work as advertised, would refund again
[h1]Reviewed using HTC Vive Pro[/h1] 🔊 Stealth Echolocation game avoid or distract the angry spirits blocking your Exit 🔊 Using sound waves pinging off nearby landscapes to light up a monochrome pathway in the Darkness of your Mind 🔊 ✔️ Monochrome vision is nicely done, Good Audio sync ✔️ I relied heavily on crouching which made least noise ❌ Visual Bug - Dev Watch Video below ❌ Over use Mouse Pointer 🖲️➕ ⌨ causes VR sickness Would like to see VR controllers supported, game has simple controls as is. https://youtu.be/IuqN5WaheoQ 🐛Bug for DEV to Watch 🐛 https://youtu.be/l5P02tD5Nng
A very strange game and is a little scary at some points, worth a bit of play but it is a story teller without telling you the story. You have to guess what it is about. I played this in VR with is good, not VR controller support but you can use a xbox control. This would be a lot better with vive Controller support. You can use mouse and keyboard but it is better using xbox control in VR. I prob would not want to replay this again as you would already know the story. but it is a good game. 7/10 for me.
Honestly Screw this game, frick it. this game scared me so bad i screeeeeeeeeeeeeD, literally like 1% of my way through this godforsaken game i had the most ungodly encounter with one of these hell babies that just made me peed a little. 10/10 would screeeeeed again. gg baby hillary
The jerky turning motion in this game is the worst I have seen in all the VR games I have played. I was sick to my stomach for over an hour after playing for just a few minutes.
Played the game at e3 as a demo and its the entire reason I even got into vr. Its unfortunate that the game seems to be way worse at release than the demo. My character stopped walking every 2 seconds voice calibration is way off although I did it twice and the options menu I cant interact with as when I press the corresponding input on my controls it simply doesn't register
This game is aight 7 ducks. played it drunk now im going to adopt a sewer baby so my wife will leave me and my ducks alone.
Seen the game on several exhibitions, a unique labor of love you definitely have to try
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3317U 1.70 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 6 GB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC
- Additional Notes: Playable in Lowest Settings
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7500T 2.70 Ghz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 1060 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 6 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Recommended for VR.
FAQ
How much does Stifled - Echolocation Horror Mystery cost?
Stifled - Echolocation Horror Mystery costs $19.99.
What are the system requirements for Stifled - Echolocation Horror Mystery?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core i5-3317U 1.70 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 6 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC Additional Notes: Playable in Lowest Settings Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-7500T 2.70 Ghz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 1060 or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 6 GB available space Additional Notes: Recommended for VR.
What platforms is Stifled - Echolocation Horror Mystery available on?
Stifled - Echolocation Horror Mystery is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is Stifled - Echolocation Horror Mystery worth buying?
Stifled - Echolocation Horror Mystery has 68% positive reviews from 75 players.
When was Stifled - Echolocation Horror Mystery released?
Stifled - Echolocation Horror Mystery was released on Jul 10, 2018.
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