A lot of people have grievances about the gameplay and all I can respond to that is: skill issue. You're not supposed to be hiding in lockers, even if the game tells you to in the tutorial, you're supposed to be running for your fucking life.
Is it linear? Very much so. Is it a FUN linear experience? Very much so. Does it remain tense? Yes, until things get a little paranormal. Funnily enough, the presence of a fucking evil spirit made it so that I was not so scared of the other enemies. Took me 8 hours to beat. Definitely give it a spin. For what it's worth, I'm a coward and I could make it through.
Is it linear? Very much so. Is it a FUN linear experience? Very much so. Does it remain tense? Yes, until things get a little paranormal. Funnily enough, the presence of a fucking evil spirit made it so that I was not so scared of the other enemies. Took me 8 hours to beat. Definitely give it a spin. For what it's worth, I'm a coward and I could make it through.