Gylt

Tequila Works' teen-rated horror might surprise you with its shocks and creepy atmosphere, but it's a little thin.

Gylt presents some bright ideas in its dark world even as its gameplay mechanics are often much too familiar.

Indie atmospheric adventure games are like candy to me, and I suspect some people are going to get a lot more out of Gylt than others. It's very much in the same spirit as Concrete Genie in that it's a short but mostly engaging romp that's best enjoyed by the right kind of audience.

Tequila Works has definitely offered better experiences in the past, but Gylt is still a decent enough time.

GYLT is a pleasant experience with a serviceable anti-bullying message that could use a bit more subtlety in its delivery. While the game doesn't break any new grounds in terms of horror design brought by its peers that were released this year, it still is a worthwhile experience for most players looking for a thrill in a mysterious world filled with monsters.

GYLT introduces a new IP to a new system with some world building elements that hearken back to some of Tequila Works' previous titles, which isn't a bad thing at all.

Gylt is not the killer app exclusive that Stadia needs at launch, but it's a serviceable stealth horror game experience while it lasts.

Gylt aims to do a few things, but does them right, without too much ambition. The story it tells is simple, progressing without major plot twists, yet it is enjoyable and touching at certain moments, thanks in part to the determination of the protagonist, who wants desperately to save Emily and make amends for past mistakes. A shallow gameplay experience, familiar game mechanics, and a difficulty level that skews too low partially detract from the overall experience, which remains extremely enjoyable for players who don’t have high expectations or simply want to relax and embark on a journey that is ultimately quite pleasant.

GYLT is a genuine survival horror adventure with an ambientation reminiscent of children's school context. From the perspective of a small girl, the somber world we face is horrifying and the game manages to convey all the tension and incentivize exploration with a competent work of envirojnment and puzzle creation using basic mechanics as a base.

With gameplay aspects that are completely passable and rounded, GYLT isn't one of the most ambitious games in the survival horror genre, but it does offer a unique experience with a lot of singularity, as well as visuals and aesthetics that aren't commonly used in the video game industry, especially when it comes to horror games.