Thanks to Stadia’s crush, you’ll soon be able to play my horror climax on console

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Gylt – Google Stadia Exclusive Launch Trailer

Pixar optics meets horror: it’s Gylt

When I tested Google Stadia in late 2019 and Gylt’s test sample arrived, I had honestly never heard of the game. “So this is the first Stadia exclusive? Well, check it out” , I thought.

Just seconds into the game, it was clear this could be a really cool horror/mystery adventure. The game’s Pixar visuals alone are fantastic, and the story of desperate little Sally, who we control in third person, immediately draws you into the game.

A mix of Alan Wake and Styx: Purely in terms of gameplay, you get a stealth game here. Like Alan Wake, Sally’s weapon is a flashlight, which she uses to turn creepy hooded gnomes into dust and ash. The roughly six-hour adventure is loosened up with little puzzle passages and cutscenes, which further the harrowing story about bullying.

Denis Michael
@DemiG0rgon

I made a pilgrimage through the entire editorial team for the release of Gylt and recommended Sally’s Adventure to anyone who even remotely understands scary games. Most of the time, the only answer was “Is it only available on Stadia? Well, maybe later.”

2023 is your time when the game also releases on consoles. Anyway, I had a really good time with the stealth game and its Pixar-chic look in my six hours at the end.