Layers of Fear

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  • Summary: Layers of Fear is a psychedelic horror where you take control over an insane painter in his quest to finish his magnum opus.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. DarkStation
    Mar 8, 2016
    100
    Layers of Fear isn’t just about being terrifying, as it has a solid story that deals with some dark material even though you could very well miss the majority of it if you aren’t diligent about investigating your environment.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Feb 14, 2016
    90
    Layers of Fear is everything a mature, modern horror game should be. Subtle, smart, unnerving and genuinely intriguing.
  3. DarkZero
    Apr 7, 2016
    90
    Whether or not the PT hype-ship has finally sailed in to the distance, you should pick this up and give it more than the viewing of a YouTube Let’s Play.
  4. Eurogamer Italy
    Feb 14, 2016
    80
    Frightening, disturbing and psychedelic, Layers of Fear is an excellent horror experience inspired by P.T. The Bloober Team’s game might be a little too short and not so much interactive but it’s a great journey inside a psychotic mind.
  5. LaPS4
    Feb 25, 2016
    74
    Layers of Fear is like a videogame based on Edgar Allan Poe's tales. Several technical issues arise, but it achieves the feat of making us feel tension and fear.
  6. Game Rant
    Feb 15, 2016
    70
    Layers of Fear delivers on its promise of a unique vision of gothic horror, but the game leans heavily on creepy dolls and other cliche genre gimmicks to jump scare players as they explore its shifting corridors.
  7. Game Informer
    Feb 19, 2016
    50
    Despite some creative visual tricks, Layers of Fear doesn’t have sharp enough teeth to maintain its bite.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 33
  3. Negative: 7 out of 33
  1. Pendalf
    Feb 28, 2016
    10
    Madness+LSDTrip+Greatness=Layers of fear
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. It's definitely the best horror. I suffered that P.T    Madness+LSDTrip+Greatness=Layers of fear
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. It's definitely the best horror. I suffered that P.T (new SH) was canceled, but after this masterpiece - i'm not!    … Expand
  2. KayVen17
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Für mich das beste Horrorspiel aller Zeiten! Ich hatte wirklich 3 -4 Stunden pure Unterhaltung und hatte zu oft die Angst davor mich einfachFür mich das beste Horrorspiel aller Zeiten! Ich hatte wirklich 3 -4 Stunden pure Unterhaltung und hatte zu oft die Angst davor mich einfach umzudrehen. Finde es super wie sich Veränderungen in einem Raum im Hintergrund laden. Verdammt geniale Technik.… Expand
  4. shearer333
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    Fanstastic game ! I want more !!! The best horror game this year! This game is amazing !!!!Fanstastic game ! I want more !!! The best horror game this year! This game is amazing !!!!

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  5. SILVERBACK6153
    May 12, 2016
    8
    Great game overall but the jumpscares don't feel scary seeing as you can't die. The storytelling is very good and the graphics are superbGreat game overall but the jumpscares don't feel scary seeing as you can't die. The storytelling is very good and the graphics are superb however, the anti-aliasing in this game is pretty poor which leads to everything looking jaggy. If you loved Outlast then this is the game for you.… Expand
  6. livinghero
    Apr 1, 2016
    6
    It's a solid horror game overall, but it falls victim of horror cliches. It uses almost the exact same scene from P.T, and the place isIt's a solid horror game overall, but it falls victim of horror cliches. It uses almost the exact same scene from P.T, and the place is scattered with wheelchairs, ala Silent Hill. Plus the ending is worthless, making everything end so fast, despite what you've accomplished. But overall, Layers of Fear offers a solid horror experience that should not be overlooked… Expand
  7. MaxieZeus
    Sep 5, 2022
    5
    Decent story, decent mechanics and decent puzzle but it didn't scare me, so this game is mediocre at best.
  8. Nikitos_Sen
    Mar 3, 2022
    0
    Всегда считал, что игры вне политики! Не ожидал от игровой студии, которая должна ориентироваться на обычных игроков и то, чтобы дарить людямВсегда считал, что игры вне политики! Не ожидал от игровой студии, которая должна ориентироваться на обычных игроков и то, чтобы дарить людям хорошие эмоции…что студия будет наказывать обычных людей за решения принятые правительством! Раз игровая студия решила вмешаться в политику, то и оценку она получит не за игру!… Expand

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