Layers of Fear 2

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6.3

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  1. gold
    Aug 3, 2020
    7
    Здесь, в отличии от 1 части, хотя бы графон подвезли, динамику.
    Итог: 7.211/10
  2. comodo92
    Jun 28, 2019
    9
    I play this Game on pc this is absoultly thrilling best horror i ever played who ever create this game must be someday professional horror movie producer
  3. Crimert
    Sep 22, 2020
    7
    I must say I like the story and graphics of this game. Although it wasn't scary as I expected. In my opinion, the first game of the series was quite better. Anyway, I can say that it was ok. 5hrs on record.
  4. garygreen
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    the best game i play and the best part of layers of fears,the game a strong story and a good music ever seen
  5. afonsosriv
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Best horror game I've ever played, kept me at the edge of my seat all the time
  6. EdgarMttz
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Layers of Fear 2 es un juego mejor que su predecesor tanto en narración como en mecánica de terror, añade los gráficos por encima de la media y la gran actuación de voz y tienes un muy buen juego.
  7. Valhalla1993
    May 31, 2019
    9
    I really liked Layers of Fear 2, it's not typical "jumpscares" horror and this is why some people bash it.
  8. Kris511c
    Jun 3, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was all a dream!... nope... any game that uses that ending in any way is a 0... it renders either that ending or all endings for a game meaningless since it either dont tie into other possible endings or is meaningless to the story itself.… Expand
  9. marceltorigami
    Jun 3, 2019
    0
    it is trash, do not buy this game, just a waste of money, the only scary thing is the price for that **** ass game
  10. zNeverSleeping
    Jun 23, 2019
    7
    - Graficos: 7
    - Jogabilidade: 8
    - Historia: ?
    - Direção: 10
    - Trilha Sonora: 6
    - Densempenho (RTX 2060 + Ryzen 1600): 10

    Comentario: Muito enigmtivo e interpretativo

    Pontos Negativados: -1 (O jogo exige muito comprometimento para uma boa parcela de compreeção da historia. Tive de buscar informações externas pra realmentre entender.)
  11. Kubyx
    Oct 23, 2020
    0
    Worst game ive ever played dont buy **** game its so boring 80%of the time you wont know what to do
  12. michaelb1928
    Jun 6, 2019
    4
    I dont really understand what this game is trying to be, it tries to have horror elements with consistent jumpscares of loud noises or doors opening, vases breaking etc but these never land as you know nothing actually happens its just superficial, the actual gameplay consists of linear paths with every door your not supposed to take being locked, its a walking simulator folks and once youI dont really understand what this game is trying to be, it tries to have horror elements with consistent jumpscares of loud noises or doors opening, vases breaking etc but these never land as you know nothing actually happens its just superficial, the actual gameplay consists of linear paths with every door your not supposed to take being locked, its a walking simulator folks and once you realize that none of the jumpscares land anymore, the puzzles are boring, now even having said that it doesnt necessarly have to be scary if the story can hold up, perfect example of a game that holds up like this is the recent devotion but unfortunately that falls flat too, overall just a really boring game… Expand
  13. pumpkinwall
    May 28, 2019
    10
    Better than first game, everyhings is better. first of all, it is better from the technological side.
  14. silicongamer91
    May 28, 2019
    0
    Pathetic, crappy and boring walking sim. One of the worst gaming experience. Waste of money.
  15. Phobios
    May 28, 2019
    10
    Great and unforgettable experience. LOF 2 is even better than LOF! BT knows how to make scary games! Must have for any horror fan!
  16. sandman656
    May 28, 2019
    10
    Excellent work. Layers of Fear 2 is an improvement over the original is pretty much every way: It's longer, has a stronger story with a well-crafted slow-burn and looks better than ever.
  17. AnchorGamer
    May 28, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Layers of weird.

    The game starts out slow with minor chills and creeps you slowly by slowly. My favorite type of beginning of a thrilling experience, until you actually notice you are getting no where with the story line. Randomly added pop-up scares every other second until you get tired of the most significant horror of monster mannequins that simply just try to grab and kill you, giving you the one and only exact death scene every time they do. The devs tried so hard to add weirdness poetry into the game every room you get into, you realize you are not having fun with the game at all. Positive points were the graphics and voice acting. Would definitely not play again, and not interested in a sequel. There are many better low-budget horror games out there with better story lines. Pass    … Expand
  18. Molag-Bal
    May 28, 2019
    8
    It's a damn good game and far better than the first one. A bit slow and many times you will be confused on what's going on, but the atmosphere is bliss for horror.
  19. Trunks252
    Jun 5, 2019
    8
    Layers of Fear 2 is not for everyone. I'm not surprised this game is getting so many mixed and negative reviews.

    However, if you like slow burn, artistic horror, you will enjoy this game. I mean, it's beautiful. The visuals, art direction, music, story, etc. Tons of references to old movies, which is very cool. Incredible atmosphere and constantly changing environments. There is a depth    Layers of Fear 2 is not for everyone. I'm not surprised this game is getting so many mixed and negative reviews.

    However, if you like slow burn, artistic horror, you will enjoy this game. I mean, it's beautiful. The visuals, art direction, music, story, etc. Tons of references to old movies, which is very cool. Incredible atmosphere and constantly changing environments. There is a depth here that goes way beyond "jump-scare" games, and I appreciate that.

    The game has a lot of detail and meaning behind each set-piece, which doesn't always make sense the first time through. Getting to the end and putting the pieces together just becomes that much sweeter. Pay attention, listen to dialogue, and look for these details, and you will be rewarded.

    Unfortunately the game has flaws. Act 2 is rather boring. The chase sequences involving the formless monster are tedious and predictable instead of suspenseful. The story is pretty hard to get a grasp on through the first play, although that isn't necessarily bad for some (myself included).

    If you like atmosphere and psychological horror, with a lot of homage to classic movies, you will like this game. If you want constant jump-scares or don't like walking-sims, stay away.    … Expand
  20. lipesg
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    I've played this game 2 times and I am now on my 3rd playthrough, and FOR ME Layers of Fear 2 is a masterpiece just like the first one was.

    Layers of Fear is a very personal experience, so the best advice I can give is that you don't take in account the opinion of others. It is a game that you need to experience for yourself. Also, this is not a game for everyone. To fully enjoy you    I've played this game 2 times and I am now on my 3rd playthrough, and FOR ME Layers of Fear 2 is a masterpiece just like the first one was.

    Layers of Fear is a very personal experience, so the best advice I can give is that you don't take in account the opinion of others. It is a game that you need to experience for yourself.

    Also, this is not a game for everyone. To fully enjoy you need to have in mind that this is a game very different than any other game out there.
    To enjoy it you need to have patience, to pay attention to every detail, to take your time, and to play it more than once.

    Just as the name says, the experience is made by more than one layer, and the more times you play it more you discover and it makes more sense.

    The first time I finished this game I felt a bit disappointed. That's because this time Bloober was more ambitious and experimented a major variety of ambiences and a even more abstract aproach to the storytelling. But then I just took some time to think about the game and writed down some ideas about what I saw in it. I created some theories. And this was the part when the fun began.

    I felt like the game was finally taking form in my mind.
    Then I started to play a second time and every detail was making way more sense this time. That was the point when I felt that this really was something that came out from Bloober Team's minds.

    Now I am loving the game just as I loved the first one.

    I already started my 3rd playthrough as I said before, and I am really enjoying the game a lot more than when I played it for the first time.

    So my advice is:

    - This is not a game for everyone.
    - This is not totally equal to the first one, so take your time to put the pieces of the story together and play more than once.
    - Don't be so hard on trying to figure out everything on the story. There's no right or wrong version. That's the beauty of it. The truth is what you believe it is and what makes more sense to YOU.

    Thank you for reading.    … Expand
  21. metatif
    Aug 24, 2019
    0
    Why this is 0 ? Cause the game had so much potential, crafted with great visual design, but it is broken on it's basis. The plot and story of this game is a disaster. How the hell puzzle game can gives you the safe code just sticked to it in concern that you wont find it before ? There are so many irrelevant objects you pick up in the game, the plot is so broken that you feel theWhy this is 0 ? Cause the game had so much potential, crafted with great visual design, but it is broken on it's basis. The plot and story of this game is a disaster. How the hell puzzle game can gives you the safe code just sticked to it in concern that you wont find it before ? There are so many irrelevant objects you pick up in the game, the plot is so broken that you feel the developers wanted to feel like a dumbass playing it.
    Highly not recommend. It is a waste of time. Disaster/    … Expand
  22. pinismenshox
    Feb 19, 2020
    3
    I don't see much point in this boring ass sack, running around mazes and developing a **** story. LOF 1 was good but this is too damn boring and full of **** to be worth playing.
  23. ChristHamster
    Aug 16, 2019
    0
    This game is nothing like the first one. The chase scenes and strobe lights are miserable.
  24. Brados
    May 29, 2019
    5
    Layers of fear 2 is not scary at all. There is lack of tension, gameplay is too simple and monotonous. Game is not worth 20-25 $.
  25. LoletinAlexis
    Jul 3, 2019
    5
    Layers of Fear 2 is an unnecessary repetition of the original, with an interesting script, but in the rest it is an absolute disappointment.

    Again we find an interesting story as in the original delivery, which perfectly fulfills, but to which the generalized confusion again affects him.

    Walking Simulator with some puzzles and persecutions. I do not say more.
  26. RazorSamurai
    Jul 15, 2019
    4
    Сразу скажу то, что первая часть была более лучшее, атмосфернее визуально и по ощущениям. Вторая часть вообще какой-то бред бреда. Одним словом можно назвать игру как 3д кликер как в те времена, когда были флеш игры или как игры на мобилках. Концовка и сюжет де.рьмовый типа аля очень глубокий смысл, я вот например закончил игру не по своей воле неосознанно даже не зная этого на третьюСразу скажу то, что первая часть была более лучшее, атмосфернее визуально и по ощущениям. Вторая часть вообще какой-то бред бреда. Одним словом можно назвать игру как 3д кликер как в те времена, когда были флеш игры или как игры на мобилках. Концовка и сюжет де.рьмовый типа аля очень глубокий смысл, я вот например закончил игру не по своей воле неосознанно даже не зная этого на третью концовку и я них.уя не понял, чё произошло. И чтобы понять мне нужно перепроходить все круги ада. Нет спасибо я глянул концовки и все равно ничего не понял. короче просто дерьм.ище полное. Надеюсь студия обонкротилась и больше игр не будет выпускать. 4/10… Expand
  27. philzlz
    Jun 8, 2019
    6
    Apart from nice graphics, Layers of Fear 2 was a boring game that went on a bit too long. From cheap scenes in which you are being hunted by a monster to locked doors that spawn new corridors behind you, nothing really feels new. It is basically the first game but a bit longer.

    Story was pretty weak compared to the first one also and it did not scare me much. Other "walking    Apart from nice graphics, Layers of Fear 2 was a boring game that went on a bit too long. From cheap scenes in which you are being hunted by a monster to locked doors that spawn new corridors behind you, nothing really feels new. It is basically the first game but a bit longer.

    Story was pretty weak compared to the first one also and it did not scare me much.

    Other "walking simulators" do it better. Bloober Team needs to come up with something new, the formula has lost its spark.    … Expand
  28. gameking
    Jan 10, 2020
    6
    This game has a very good potential but they can't use it. Some movie references are amazing. but just this. If you have a too much time you can try.
  29. Psy_pmP
    Nov 6, 2020
    4
    Layers of Fear is not bad.
    The observer is excellent.
    Layers of Fear 2 is **** In my opinion, the reasons are obvious. Observer is a game. You need to do something, to participate in the process. In Layers of Fear 2 you're just a spectator. But you are not allowed to watch calmly, for some reason they added a completely useless monster, which is insanely irritating. They try to scare    Layers of Fear is not bad.
    The observer is excellent.
    Layers of Fear 2 is ****
    In my opinion, the reasons are obvious. Observer is a game. You need to do something, to participate in the process. In Layers of Fear 2 you're just a spectator. But you are not allowed to watch calmly, for some reason they added a completely useless monster, which is insanely irritating. They try to scare you, you want to see how, but it turns out that you have to run. Sorry, but you are not a frictional games, you do not know how to make such games. So do what you do well. Make scary detectives.    … Expand
  30. Topfpflanze
    Jun 1, 2022
    9
    Maybe somewhat surprisingly it's a great game. Much unlike LoF 1 it appears rather obviously like a walking simulator without many choices, but atmosphere is great, plot is great, you could just object the many anachronisms and steampunk-failing details. It's cool, it's great, it's fun, and it's horror. Only a very small piece to perfection is missing.
  31. nunosergiopais1
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    excellent game I loved another one of the best with bad scores by some people who are not from metacritic
  32. kultigin
    Jan 9, 2021
    9
    A definite psychological horror masterpiece. A lot better than the first game, and the thrill doesn't come from cheap jumpscares mostly. The atmosphere is perfect.
  33. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    7
    Да, это не первая часть, авторы пошли в стороны, чтобы прощупать почву, но сам
    LAYERS OF FEAR тут по прежнему есть, если бы не монстр, от которого надо убегать.
  34. Septone
    Oct 27, 2020
    4
    Probably my fault for not being able to understand the story quietly. The plot are just so confusing to me at first; And the video game is a 4-5 hour walking simulator with "scary" moments that aren't even that scary. There are also no consequences from dying and thinking this as a "horror" game is just a bit of stretch. Although I did enjoy the aesthetics and some of the paintings, soProbably my fault for not being able to understand the story quietly. The plot are just so confusing to me at first; And the video game is a 4-5 hour walking simulator with "scary" moments that aren't even that scary. There are also no consequences from dying and thinking this as a "horror" game is just a bit of stretch. Although I did enjoy the aesthetics and some of the paintings, so bravo. There are also other creepy moments that I liked a lot but that just can't justify of my experience. It's mostly a boring game.… Expand
  35. Khrebto13
    Oct 27, 2020
    3
    So these are the facts that i did not enjoy about the game.
    Reused stuff: i dont think it is wrong to re use things from previous games but in this case they are re using too much stuff, like the sounds of the enemy creature, you will think that you are playing Observer (which is one of my favorites horror games), i think its bad cuz you feel like they didnt make an effort to do something    So these are the facts that i did not enjoy about the game.
    Reused stuff: i dont think it is wrong to re use things from previous games but in this case they are re using too much stuff, like the sounds of the enemy creature, you will think that you are playing Observer (which is one of my favorites horror games), i think its bad cuz you feel like they didnt make an effort to do something new, and also cuz it doesnt feel like it should belong to this game.

    Poor in horror: The game is NOT scary, i was shaking when i played observer and LOF 1, but in this case i feel like the atmosphere was not scary at all.

    Repetitive: The game gets really repetitive with the mannequins and the way it guides you through the map, the game just closes all of the doors so you cant go further and makes you take another way.    … Expand
  36. WormQueenGajo
    Nov 5, 2020
    5
    Honestly? I was kind of let down by this game, doubly so coming fresh off the heels of the original. Its atmosphere, while having the potential to be compelling, has much to be desired. Any unnerving energy present in the first has been traded in for instakill chase scenes, which matters even less considering the abundance of checkpoints. Its jumpscares fall flat as there's less buildupHonestly? I was kind of let down by this game, doubly so coming fresh off the heels of the original. Its atmosphere, while having the potential to be compelling, has much to be desired. Any unnerving energy present in the first has been traded in for instakill chase scenes, which matters even less considering the abundance of checkpoints. Its jumpscares fall flat as there's less buildup than was present in the original, and it comes off feeling forced and cheaper as a result. There were so many moments where I felt "I could be experiencing the original again", which is an underwhelming sentiment for a sequel to provide.
    Its clearer path towards endings makes sense considering the narrative, and it has moments of intrigue, but these islands are few and far between in an ocean of clunky gameplay and an underwhelming atmosphere. Overall, this felt much more misguided than the original, which is heartbreaking.    … Expand
  37. Deceit
    May 5, 2021
    7
    I just finished the game.My overall impressions of the game are mediocre.I won't say that the game is bad or good.This game has a good story with nice graphics,but the problem is that most of your time playing is not gonna be scary.I would like to say that some very small parts of the game are scary: for example in act 2 there was some picture of a boy walking on his arms and legs,if youI just finished the game.My overall impressions of the game are mediocre.I won't say that the game is bad or good.This game has a good story with nice graphics,but the problem is that most of your time playing is not gonna be scary.I would like to say that some very small parts of the game are scary: for example in act 2 there was some picture of a boy walking on his arms and legs,if you put last picture where there is a zoom on the boys face,it will do a jump scare,which for me was creepy.I could go much further with some detail but in overall experience i would give it a 7/10.… Expand
  38. okanil61
    Mar 1, 2023
    8
    Layers of Fear 2
    İlk piyasaya sürülme tarihi: 28 Mayıs 2019
    Geliştirici: Bloober Team Serinin ilk oyunundaki gibi oldukça sanatsal bir oyun olmuş. Korku öğesi olarak farklı türler barındırsada herkesin oynayabileceği kolaylıkta yapılmış. Hikaye anlatımı oldukça karmaşıktı. Oynanış: 75/100 Efekt ve Atmosfer: 100/100 Hikaye: 60/100 Tekrar Oynama Durumu: 50/100 Oynama Süresi: 6 Saat    Layers of Fear 2
    İlk piyasaya sürülme tarihi: 28 Mayıs 2019
    Geliştirici: Bloober Team
    Serinin ilk oyunundaki gibi oldukça sanatsal bir oyun olmuş. Korku öğesi olarak farklı türler barındırsada herkesin oynayabileceği kolaylıkta yapılmış. Hikaye anlatımı oldukça karmaşıktı.
    Oynanış: 75/100
    Efekt ve Atmosfer: 100/100
    Hikaye: 60/100
    Tekrar Oynama Durumu: 50/100
    Oynama Süresi: 6 Saat

    Layers of Fear 2
    Initial release date: May 28, 2019
    Developer: Bloober Team
    It was a very artistic game like the first game of the series. Although it contains different genres as a horror element, it is made in an easy way for everyone to play. The storytelling was quite complex.
    Gameplay: 75/100
    Effect and Atmosphere: 100/100
    Story: 60/100
    Replay Status: 50/100
    Playing Time: 6 Hours    … Expand
  39. Fikk
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    Didn't make it to the end of the game, but in advance I give you the lowest score for your stupid position. Outside of politics, huh?
  40. korku
    Jul 18, 2023
    7
    ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏
  41. Pmstz
    Jan 30, 2023
    5
    Average/ok video horror game.
    Worse than the first one.
    +++++++++++++++++++
  42. Wer12
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    Awesome! Absolutely love it. Bloober Team are unbelievably genius. Can't wait till the next part.

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Critic Reviews

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 46
  3. Negative: 2 out of 46
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Aug 2, 2019
    71
    The painter had been replaced by an actor, and old mansion morphed into a ship – but the gameplay and scare tactics have changed very little. [Issue#239, p.64]
  2. Worth Playing
    Jul 16, 2019
    65
    The story in Layers of Fear 2 is decent, even if you can see the narrative twist coming, but you need to sit down and analyze the pieces for it to really come together. The same tricks used in the original to distort the environment still work here, as do the jump-scares despite their predictability over time. The longer playtime robs the title of the crispness of its predecessor, while the element of an active pursuer doesn't mix well with the game's need for more involved door and switch mechanics and the precision needed to activate those action spots. It's still worth checking out for fans — but sometime later, as opposed to immediately.
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  3. GameCritics
    Jul 11, 2019
    45
    Coming from someone who adored the first Layers of Fear, I was ready to love this sequel. Instead, I was disappointed by the dearth of creativity, an overreliance on ineffective audiologs and documents, and multiple insta-kill chases that frustrated me until the end. I used to considered Bloober Team to be the best up-and-coming horror developer around, but either the horror genre is evolving beyond them, or the last three too-busy years have burnt them out.
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