- Publisher: Bloober Team
- Release Date: Feb 16, 2016
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

- Summary: Layers of Fear is a psychedelic horror where you take control over an insane painter in his quest to finish his magnum opus.
- Developer: Bloober Team
- Genre(s): Adventure, 3D, First-Person
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 24 out of 46
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Mixed: 20 out of 46
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Negative: 2 out of 46
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Feb 14, 2016The true masterpiece is the endless struggle to create art. Jump scares and predictable tricks in horror games won't work anymore. The story of the artist is intriguing while still making you feel tense and uneasy about what you see. Layers of Fear made story, gameplay, and atmosphere work together in harmony.
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Feb 24, 2016Layers of Fear is probably the scariest game of all time. A nightmarish journey through the mind of a deranged talented painter. Riveting atmosphere, fitting music and otherworldly scenes are going to haunt your thoughts for several days after the completion of your walkthrough. Magnificent.
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Feb 24, 2016If you're a horror fan, or even just a fan of storylines that make you think, Layers of Fear should be right up your alley. Though it can be completed in a couple of sittings or less, it's an experience not easily forgotten.
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Feb 14, 2016This horror experience infuses deep feelings of fear, both through great sound and images. However there should have been bigger interactions and extended puzzle solutions.
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Mar 4, 2016Despite the abundance of clichés, you can see that a lot of effort went into setting the right tone and atmosphere. There are some downright mind-blowing scenes and unique uses of audio and color.
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Feb 14, 2016On the surface, this is a simplistic horror game with a claustrophobic atmosphere and plenty of creepy moments. The straightforward puzzles and unusual visuals give it wide appeal. Beneath that there are secrets to uncover and the subliminal pleasure of playing as the monster. For those that want to probe deeper there are angles of art and psychology to ponder. Stacked up like the rickety tiers of a gothic building, Layers of Fear proves aptly named.
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Feb 15, 2016In other words, not so much a game as a tool to drive traffic to someone’s YouTube channel. That’s not game development. It’s pandering.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 44 out of 96
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Mixed: 32 out of 96
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Negative: 20 out of 96
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