GYLT Reviews
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.
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A perfect introduction to the stealth horror genre for younger gamers and a great time for those who already love it.
Gylt manages to tell an important story sensitively and tactfully. Although the gameplay sticks to conventions and there is little challenge, the theme and art direction help to give the game its own voice. While it doesn’t quite reach the heights of Tequila Works’ other outings, it’s still an engaging and thought-provoking experience.
Gylt is a short game, lasts about 4 hours, is simple in its design and execution, but manages to entertain. Visual aesthetics are its strongest point, the use of a child as the protagonist means that it is better to avoid confrontations. While survival horror, Gylt feels like an initiation game designed for the younger ones, as it is not scary and the resource management is minimal. It is based on the same pillars on which the great references were built.
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While Tequila Works' inspiration to explore bullying forms a valuable blueprint, the end result isn't as well-bylt as originally expected.
GYLT falls short of expectations despite promising so much. The theme is strong, but the game relies on clichés and predictable plot twists instead of making a genuine effort to be impactful and memorable in its portrayal. It feels like a minimal attempt to address a powerful theme, and as a result, the good intention gets lost, and the theme becomes diluted by the gameplay.
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I enjoyed playing Gylt, I think it's a title that deserved to be rescued from the Google Stadia debacle and I think it's a game that is encouraged to tell a deeper story that nuances with graphic horror but that can be quietly the life of a troubled teenager and I think the storytelling does a great job of leaving the player thinking, Remembering other times, perhaps in which all of us have undoubtedly been witnesses, victims and sadly victimizers of bullying.
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GYLT is a case of a great concept that was let-down by weak implementation of the combat system, overall repetitiveness, and way too big of a focus on a younger audience.
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GYLT is a good and fun experience, with clear foundations in titles like Silent Hill or Alan Wake, and, without inventing anything new, it manages to have the solid structure of a good game. A topic as delicate as bullying is constantly present and, combined with the text and the dark atmosphere, makes this title quite appealing for those who like the genre.
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A weak combat system and a few gamplay niggles don't detract from what is an eerie, adventurous tale. Yes the story could have been stronger but the visuals and mostly entertaining gamplay make Gylt an enjoyable game that never outstays its welcome. However, I do feel a few tweaks here and there could have made the game vastly superior.
Gylt takes a smart approach by integrating the theme of bullying, an important and current issue, into a horror adventure game. Through fun gameplay, it manages to get its message across in an engaging way without unnecessarily prolonging it. Although there may be some setbacks that may cause annoyance, it is undeniable how consistent and pleasant the overall game is, making these problems small when compared to the total experience that the title provides.
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GYLT from Tequila Works is a heavy game to bear. Its story is overwhelmingly sad, relatable, and impactful. The gameplay is built to complement the story and the devs did a great job of pulling those two pieces together. This game isn’t for the faint of heart and it will certainly get you in the feels, but the journey is worth the emotional risk.
GYLT is packed with great atmosphere, music, and spooks galore, but the juvenile theming leaves the narrative wanting.
While its gameplay can feel a little basic at times, we’re really glad that GYLT is now free of Stadia. This is a small but powerful horror title that tackles an important issue while also providing hours of engaging gameplay. And though there’s nothing truly original here, Tequila Works has obviously put this together with care. If nothing else, it deserves praise for simply being a horror game accessible to younger audiences while still being unsettling for all.
Gylt is a very interesting game. The setting, the gameplay, the exploration, and the puzzles are very impressive. But it falls very short when it comes to the story. It felt as though the game was trying to tell two different stories in one setting. But the game just was not able to execute it as I would have wanted considering the subject matter it does touch on. But when collectibles and environmental details do that job significantly better, I cannot help feeling let down. Outside of this though, Gylt is an easy recommendation at its price and short length of nearly seven hours to encourage multiple playthroughs for its multiple endings.
With an impeccable art direction and an oppressive and terrifying atmosphere, GYLT welcomes us to a city full of monsters where nothing is what it seems and we will live in first person the impact of our actions... or lack of them.
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While it looks like a modern storybook tale, Gylt deals with some pretty intense subject matter that many can relate to. It would be easy to complain that Gylt doesn’t go deep enough in any direction or layer enough complexity on its basic systems. That would be true if the game was longer than its five-hour running time. Its mechanics might not be remarkable, but Gylt’s themes are impactful and its presentation is memorable and engaging.
While Gylt has some tragic elements in its story, it's even more tragic that it was tied to the sinking ship that was Google Staida. Luckily, with its re-release, adults and children alike will be able to get lost in the Lovecraftian lore, unnerving enemy design, and clean aesthetics. Overall, Gylt packs intrigue into every aspect of its gameplay and story without telling you the answers outright, leading to great moments of discovery.
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.
Tequila Works has definitely offered better experiences in the past, but Gylt is still a decent enough time.