GYLT Reviews

GYLT is ranked in the 40th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
6.3 / 10.0
Jul 3, 2023

GYLT is a gateway horror game. Taken as an introduction to the genre for a younger player, GYLT certainly succeeds. That isn’t to say that older, more experienced players will find no to enjoy Tequila Works once Stadia are exclusive. Still, they would be hard-pressed to identify systems and mechanics that feel like true modern-day implementations rather than their older iterations. NPCs and puzzles seem to adhere to the designs of yesteryear, creating a mechanically-basic outing for Sally. And yet there’s a charm that can penetrate these enveloping issues. Combining the twisted Pixar-style aesthetics with the heart-wrenching presentation of bullying elevates GYLT just enough beyond its failures to be enticing. If only Tequila Works had more to say about their engrossing world, GYLT would have undoubtedly ascended further.

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4 / 5.0
Jul 3, 2023

Gylt is a short horror game with a lot of good ideas. It doesn’t break any new ground, but it has a solid structure that provides a clear path to follow while rewarding exploration at the same time. The world has enough potential that I wouldn’t mind revisiting it in a sequel, but either way, it’s nice to see a game like this find new life now that Stadia is gone.

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6.5 / 10.0
Jul 3, 2023

Gylt may not push the boundaries as far as its gameplay, but it finds a niche in the horror genre and has some nice moments along the way.

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75 / 100
Jul 3, 2023

The greatest quality of GYLT is not in its gameplay, but in making use of a very relevant theme to show us that, sometimes, our biggest nightmare can be sitting right next to us.

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GamingBolt
Usaid
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Jul 3, 2023

GYLT is a game that's not without its flaws, but the simple gameplay mechanics and interesting atmosphere do a good enough job of retaining one's interest for its relatively short runtime.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 3, 2023

GYLT provides a solid entry point into the horror video game genre, especially for those who are not typically drawn to such games. The presence of a child protagonist, simple controls, and relatable themes of bullying and self-worth make it accessible to a wide audience. While there are moments of tension and scares, the horror elements are relatively mild compared to other games in the genre.

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Spaziogames
Antonello Buzzi
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Apr 19, 2020

Gylt offers a simple mix of stealth, exploration and puzzles. Despite the atmosfere has a bit of a Silent Hill vibe, it fails to do anything relevant to be memorable.

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7.6 / 10.0
Apr 12, 2020

Gylt was actually a fairly good experience, it brought some chills and had an interesting story.

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7 / 10.0
Jan 8, 2020

Gylt is a creepy, atmospheric stealth game with a relatable, socially-aware message that's hampered by its Stadia-exclusivity.

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6.5 / 10.0
Dec 20, 2019

Gylt is a game that isn't too good or too bad to be memorable, both in terms of gameplay and narrative. A simple and easy adventure that can entertain anyone for some hours but that doesn't do anything relevant.

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No Recommendation / Blank
Dec 5, 2019

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

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Nov 25, 2019

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

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85 / 100
Nov 20, 2019

Gylt shines as a scary adventure with beautiful Disney Pixar optics, exciting stealth gameplay and a heartbreaking story

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6 / 10.0
Nov 19, 2019

The result is an always regular experience, if not for some well-conceived enigma and a good number of secrets to be discovered. Gylt is not a product to be completely thrown away, but in order to give character to its platform, Stadia needs other exclusive items.

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Nov 18, 2019

GYLT won't creep out most genre veterans, but kids deserve quality horror stories too, and there's no better starting place in games than GYLT.

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Nov 18, 2019

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

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8 / 10.0
Nov 18, 2019

Gylt is a solid but somewhat derivative adventure-horror game and an exclusive launch title for Google Stadia.

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6.3 / 10.0
Nov 18, 2019

The first exclusive game for Stadia is not the one you always dreamt to see in the launch line-up for a new platform. Even if it's not that bad, is nothing to be excited about either.

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Nov 18, 2019

Gylt is an intensely personal experience filled with average gameplay and overused tropes.

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3.5 / 5.0
Nov 18, 2019

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.

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