Layers of Fear (2015)

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  1. Banjoconker
    Aug 27, 2015
    10
    The best horror game this year! Absolutely amazing mood, groundbreaking visual style. It looks a way better then PT. There is just one snag - you better don't play this game alone at night!
  2. Thilus
    Feb 19, 2016
    7
    I present to you a game about... opening doors! And I kid you not.

    Layers of Fear is a pretty good horror game that revolves around the story of a failed painter that seemingly descends into madness. The storyline is quite decent, though a little too cut-and-dried at times. Problem with the story is that it's stretched out to 5-6 hours of gameplay when in fact it should be 3 hours tops.    I present to you a game about... opening doors! And I kid you not.

    Layers of Fear is a pretty good horror game that revolves around the story of a failed painter that seemingly descends into madness. The storyline is quite decent, though a little too cut-and-dried at times. Problem with the story is that it's stretched out to 5-6 hours of gameplay when in fact it should be 3 hours tops.

    The artistic side is very good, but that is something to be expected from Polish developers. The visuals are solid if not very good and audio quality is enough to maintain the atmosphere. No complaints here.

    The main problem of this game is that it's not really scary. Instead of building the tension, it relies on cheap jumpscares. You just go from door to door (you'll probably be sick of opening door for quite some time after you finish this title) and breeze through the rooms. Sometimes there'll be something to be found, sometimes there'll be a scripted event to watch, but most of the time you'll just be looking for the next door that will lead you to the next room where something might happen and make you jump.

    All in all, a recommendable game with decent story, palpable atmosphere and good visuals. If you don't mind some cheap scares then it's a game you might find interesting.    … Expand
  3. Elondon23fr
    Mar 1, 2016
    8
    Ce jeu est d'une qualité artistique incroyable. Tant au niveau du visuel que de la musique vraiment magnifique

    Ce jeu est si beau que l'on oublierait presque qu'il fait peur !

    C'est plutôt un émerveillement et quelques sursauts ! l'ambiance n'est pas pesant

    La durée de vie est plutôt courte, vous passerrer 4-5 heures voir plus plus si vous cherchez des fins différentes (3).
  4. pinismenshox
    Feb 19, 2020
    6
    So this game was top rated in steam, what the hell I can't see what the fuss is all about, it's just a linear walkiing simulator filled with jumpscares and a somewhat interesting story. Other than that... You're pretty much off wanking.
  5. SparkyVS
    Jul 5, 2018
    5
    Promising plot becomes dull really early. I like walking simulator, narrative and atmosphere games, but Layers of Fear pacing is terrible, awful jumpscares and super easy puzzles. Honestly, if it was more condensed and well designed, could be a instant classic. But it isn't.
  6. sft
    Oct 4, 2019
    6
    Picture this

    3/5 • LAYERS OF FEAR is a claustrophobic little chiller. It relies a little too much on jump scares, but it does also succeed in creating a fairly compelling air of creepiness and dread. The story lacks originality but the structure of the game is unusual and the incorporated puzzles are simple and yet inventive. The graphics are excellent and the limited environments are    Picture this

    3/5 • LAYERS OF FEAR is a claustrophobic little chiller. It relies a little too much on jump scares, but it does also succeed in creating a fairly compelling air of creepiness and dread. The story lacks originality but the structure of the game is unusual and the incorporated puzzles are simple and yet inventive. The graphics are excellent and the limited environments are used to good effect, although it’s a shame that you remain confined to the house throughout the game – I would have liked a little variety to the setting. Overall it’s enjoyable without being remarkable, but at just 4 hours long (unless you replay to explore different options, which is possible to some extent) I think it best bought in a sale. Good, but not great.    … Expand
  7. Trunks252
    Feb 18, 2016
    9
    Layers of Fear is exactly what it sets out to be; a trippy indie horror game. Inspired by P.T. and Amnesia, LoF has you walking through an ever-changing house that plays tricks on your mind - both behind your back and in plain view. There are many memorable set pieces that I thoroughly enjoyed progressing through; most notable of which was the nursery. There was a lot of effort put intoLayers of Fear is exactly what it sets out to be; a trippy indie horror game. Inspired by P.T. and Amnesia, LoF has you walking through an ever-changing house that plays tricks on your mind - both behind your back and in plain view. There are many memorable set pieces that I thoroughly enjoyed progressing through; most notable of which was the nursery. There was a lot of effort put into this game, and anyone who says otherwise is lying.

    While the game has many cool screen effects and the environment can transform in the blink of an eye, the game is not all that scary. There's hardly a sense of dread that is prevalent in many other horror games. What kees you playing (and in my case, totally immersed) is the sense of discovery and progression of the story. Not to mention the general creepiness of, well, everything in the house. A few jump scares did get to me as well. This is definitely a great horror game worth checking out, and one of my favorites to date.    … Expand
  8. Elcrocko
    Feb 20, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game! from the excellent visuals to the amazing sound design this game hits all the right horror notes! Admittedly it relies heavily on jump scares but they are in keeping with the tone of the game.moving from room to room your never sure what your going to find/see or hear next,just when you expect a scare nothing happens and vice versa! It's a good old fashioned haunted houseFantastic game! from the excellent visuals to the amazing sound design this game hits all the right horror notes! Admittedly it relies heavily on jump scares but they are in keeping with the tone of the game.moving from room to room your never sure what your going to find/see or hear next,just when you expect a scare nothing happens and vice versa! It's a good old fashioned haunted house type scenario that sees your character descend further and further into a state of madnes! If your a fan of outlast and the PT demo you'll love this! Can't recommend enough that you have to play at night in the pitch black with surround sound headphones on! Terrifying!!!!… Expand
  9. qrpiech
    Mar 7, 2016
    9
    Surprises await at every corner, developers play with the concept of time and space - it's a blast. Would pay a lot of money to be able to experience it for the first time once more.
  10. RagingPoet
    Aug 22, 2018
    7
    Layers of Fear nails presentation perfectly, it looks and sounds amazing, creating truly terrifying atmosphere. But the effect is a bit ruined by too frequent jumpscares.
  11. Mobile
    Nov 15, 2017
    7
    ENG
    Three or four hours wandering around the house, opening every possible drawer, door, reading notes, admiring the paintings and the collection of the grains of what had happened in this house and with whom. I want to highlight that the developers have not just released a simulator of a tramp in the dark in the scary house which is very much we have already played, there's a good    ENG
    Three or four hours wandering around the house, opening every possible drawer, door, reading notes, admiring the paintings and the collection of the grains of what had happened in this house and with whom. I want to highlight that the developers have not just released a simulator of a tramp in the dark in the scary house which is very much we have already played, there's a good soundtrack, not a bad atmosphere, a suitable design models, it is not a stupid slasher film, some not horror at all, since there is no dumb of the game, the only thing that will be bad, so this pattern which will be always next to music (on headphones a pleasure to pass). The game is designed not for one pass, there are several endings that you do during the game their actions will earn. I was pleased to play this game, although I am not a fan of this genres of games, but again, the developers really tried.

    RU
    Три - четыре часа блуждания по дому, открывания всех возможных ящиков, дверей, чтение записок, любование картинами и собрания по крупинкам, что же произошло в этом доме и с кем. Хочется выделить, что разработчики не просто выпустили симулятор бродяги в темноте по страшному дому, каких очень много мы уже успели поиграть, здесь есть хороший саундтрек, не плохая атмосфера, подходящий дизайн моделей, это не тупой ужастик, для некоторых не хоррор вовсе, так как здесь нет дурацких скримеров, единственное от чего будет не по себе, так эта картины которые будут всегда рядом и музыкальное сопровождение (в наушниках отдельное удовольствие проходить). Игра рассчитана далеко не на одно прохождение, в ней несколько концовок, которые вы сами по ходу игры своими действиями заработаете. Мне было приятно сыграть в эту игру, хоть я и не поклонник данного жанры игр, но повторюсь, разработчики действительно постарались.    … Expand
  12. nik_balani
    Dec 24, 2017
    4
    Not really a game, but a interactive horror story. Unfortunately the progress is unilateral with no choice/decisions as to how the game progresses. Spend most of your time opening doors and trying to work out what has changed. After about 15 mins it becomes repetitive and uninteresting.
  13. danield80
    Jul 11, 2020
    2
    In this game you just go forward through corridors, open doors, turn around. Rinse and repeat. Almost no puzzles, nothing. Sometimes, the game's so dark you'll find yourself turning up the brightness just to later turn it down. Wasted 4 hours.
  14. gold
    Jun 2, 2020
    6
    Кому нравиться эстетика коридоров, тем может и понравиться.
    Для меня однообразные коридоры в восторг не вводят, поэтому только 6.
    Итог: 6.769/10
  15. Jackermy
    Sep 27, 2020
    6
    So, this game is not scary. It tries to affect your psychological health but after 1 hour playing this game, you begin to accustom to this atmosphere. Also, it tries to scare you by some screamers and a lot of fast running models. you're not afraid to play it. Perhaps a couple of times you will jump out of your chair, not from fear, but from surprise. I`ve completed a lot of horror gamesSo, this game is not scary. It tries to affect your psychological health but after 1 hour playing this game, you begin to accustom to this atmosphere. Also, it tries to scare you by some screamers and a lot of fast running models. you're not afraid to play it. Perhaps a couple of times you will jump out of your chair, not from fear, but from surprise. I`ve completed a lot of horror games and I am sure, that this game can not be scary.
    In the conclusion, I want to say that I recommend playing this game only if you want to feel something unusual, but this feeling will end in 1-2 hours of gameplay.    … Expand
  16. IntotheCosmo
    Jan 15, 2020
    2
    Let's cut the crap and get straight to it: this game is massively overvalued.

    The story is cookie-cutter and predictable. The atmosphere becomes dull within the first half-hour. The game play is stale. I'm not entirely sure why the larger gaming community looks favorably upon this game. To start, "Walking simulators" are games which I have always tried to give the benefit of the    Let's cut the crap and get straight to it: this game is massively overvalued.

    The story is cookie-cutter and predictable. The atmosphere becomes dull within the first half-hour. The game play is stale. I'm not entirely sure why the larger gaming community looks favorably upon this game.

    To start, "Walking simulators" are games which I have always tried to give the benefit of the doubt. That is because they often evoke a strong mood or rely on robust writing to make-up for their lacking game play. Some manage this formula to great effect and successfully immerse the player in the game world -- e.g. What Remains of Edith Finch. Yet, Layers of Fear has none of these qualities.

    It is a haunted house affair that wants you to mindlessly enter room after room, gasping "OH MY GOD THAT LOOKS SO WEIRD!" in your best Twitch streamer voice about a hundred times. I'm not even joking with that number. It is the same game play loop: enter a room, be unsettled by something, repeat. This goes on for a mind-numbingly long time. It was as if the developers consisted of about 50 artists and animators that each wanted to showcase their skills and one part-time writer. I'm sorry, but that is not stimulating game play.

    It honestly seems like an incoherent, jumbled mess of a "horror" tech demo more than a game.    … Expand
  17. caranteenser
    Feb 16, 2016
    7
    This a game is not bad. It has nice design, decent graphic, good soundtrack and horror atmosphere. Unfortunately game scares you not with elements listed above but with jumpscares.
  18. kuehnau
    May 1, 2016
    7
    I picked up Layers of Fear after I noticed it had come out of early access. I refuse to buy games in early access anymore, so I just add them to my wish lish and wait for them to be "finished".

    I am posting this review after I played and beat the game. Layers of fear is kind of an interactive story, puzzle, survival horror kind of game. You play as an artist returning home to work on    I picked up Layers of Fear after I noticed it had come out of early access. I refuse to buy games in early access anymore, so I just add them to my wish lish and wait for them to be "finished".

    I am posting this review after I played and beat the game.

    Layers of fear is kind of an interactive story, puzzle, survival horror kind of game. You play as an artist returning home to work on his opus magnum.

    At what first appears to be a basic jaunt around his home, quickly turns into a psychological horror, the house appears to be (possibly) haunted as the layouts change, you are confronted by visions of your dead wife and other various paranormal-esc situations.

    Along the way, you'll collect notes and other memorabilia within the house that offers quick glimpses into the painter's past life, his family and even the state of his mental health.

    The game isn't as "scary" as other games of this nature may be and in fact, you are put in several situations in which you can avoid confrontation entirely if so desired. As far as I am aware, there isn't really a way to die in the traditional sense, which is nice, because the game is set up in a way that you won't have to restart entire chapters of a mistake you may have made.

    The writing for the story is farily good, I'd say much better then games such as Penumbra. It's a fairly unqiue and engaging story that made me want to continue playing just to find out a little bit more.

    The puzzles are (generally) not too hard and there was very few moments I was actually stuck. Unfortunately the game doesn't help you in any real sense, besides some hints scattered about the game and as a result some of the more obscure puzzles can leave players scratching their head.

    While I did enjoy the time I spent with the game, there are issues with it that I feel inclined to inform people of.

    For starters, when you first start playing the game, it's fun and fascinating to explore the artist's big, beautiful house. The problem is that very early in the game, the exploration aspect of the game is all but removed, Instead the game becomes somewhat of an "on-rails" adventure game, instead of walking freely through the house, instead you'll be traversing hallways and single rooms. 9 out of 10 times, as you enter one room, the door will close and lock behind you, denying any sort of back tracking in the game.

    This can become an issue, because the game feels as if it were meant to be explored and it was just a concept that was throw to the side. On occasion you may be given the opportunity to travel off the beaten path, but it is almost always just for a moment and it usually results in a dead end or locked door. The missing exploration concept bothers me, because I have always loved horror books, games and movies that involved big, old, beautiful mansions.

    Another problem that I had with the game is it never really changes scenery too much. A large majority of the game just looks the same. Expect to see a lot of dark, dingy rooms, broken walls and floors and broken furniture. Also expect to see the same art, furniture and random junk over and over and over again. This becomes an even bigger issue when the game starts to begin recycling rooms.

    Finally, the last problem I had with the game was the story. Remember earlier when I said they had a good story? They do, the problem stems from the fact that there's a lot of information presented for players to process and it's never really tied together or explained in any real sort of meaningful way. While I enjoyed the game while I played it, after I beat it, I felt very dissatisfied because I really didn't learn all that much and the game doesn't really make a good attempt at helping you understand.

    I have questions, no one appears to have answers and frankly, I am no really into the entire "fan theory community" in which the developers of a game simply don't inform or release information to players, instead they just wait to see if someone gets it "right". For me, it just seems like a really lazy form of writing and I tend to get high aggravated with it.

    Don't get me wrong, I love reading long books, I like guessing at the story, or the plots or even coming up with theories as I enjoy whatever book/movie/game I am playing. But I expect the writers to eventually tie down and explain what is going on in a clear, concise and satisfying way.

    If you like games of this nature, if you have enjoyed games like 'A Machine for Pigs' and 'Penumbra', you'll enjoy this game a lot. If you like psychological horror, you'll appreciate this game. I can without hesitation recommend this game to horror fans, even given the rough spots of the game.    … Expand
  19. Zimbardo
    Feb 20, 2016
    5
    Basically: Layers of Fear capitalizes on a great looking engine, some innovative visual effects, and would likely be 10x better on an Oculus Rift. It lacks engaging gameplay and only has about 1 layer of fear that wears off 20 minutes into the game.

    Pros: This is a beautiful game that really showcases and uses Unity in really cool ways. Cons: All sense of tension is broken when I    Basically: Layers of Fear capitalizes on a great looking engine, some innovative visual effects, and would likely be 10x better on an Oculus Rift. It lacks engaging gameplay and only has about 1 layer of fear that wears off 20 minutes into the game.

    Pros:
    This is a beautiful game that really showcases and uses Unity in really cool ways.

    Cons:
    All sense of tension is broken when I realize that I can't die in a horror game (or if the chances of dying are pitifully low). Layers of Fear is more like Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. It's a walking simulator.

    The game is crazy repetitive. Your walking through the different variations of the same rooms over and over, from jump scare to jump scare. Even the timing of the jump scares becomes repetitive. PT could get away with it because it was a DEMO.

    The story is better than FNAF but it's no Soma.    … Expand
  20. thepatient613
    Feb 16, 2016
    6
    There is little to nothing about this game that I haven't experienced in other horror games. Lots of cheap jump scares, nothing perticularly interesting about the storyline either. There are allot of random items that have little to nothing to do with the storyline as if they where trying desperately to copy other successful games.

    I didn't give this game a terrible rating as there are    There is little to nothing about this game that I haven't experienced in other horror games. Lots of cheap jump scares, nothing perticularly interesting about the storyline either. There are allot of random items that have little to nothing to do with the storyline as if they where trying desperately to copy other successful games.

    I didn't give this game a terrible rating as there are a few interesting concepts but sadly enough it wasn't enough to make this a memorable experience. I think there's allot of potential on the developper's side but they need to rework their idea of an horror game.    … Expand
  21. SuperkenGaming
    Feb 16, 2016
    9
    Layers of Fear
    A story of obsession and loss
    There’s a lot to wrap your head around in layers of fear I’m still not even sure exactly what happened This is an adventure horror game where you play as an obsessed artist working on finishing his latest painting The game start out with you in your home, after walking around a bit you notice notes that set you on a journey of uncovering    Layers of Fear
    A story of obsession and loss
    There’s a lot to wrap your head around in layers of fear
    I’m still not even sure exactly what happened
    This is an adventure horror game where you play as an obsessed artist working on finishing his latest painting
    The game start out with you in your home, after walking around a bit you notice notes that set you on a journey of uncovering just exactly what’s going on or what went on
    This game is about 4 hours long if you take your time to uncover all of the mysteries, I even missed some.
    You’ll get a vague idea of the story if you did choose to rush through, but you’ll have a much better overall experience if you open all the drawers and read all of the letters and newspaper clippings... at least story wise...gameplay wise I’m not all too sure
    this game is creepy, exploring this house is unsettling, but I wouldn’t necessarily call this game scary
    There are plenty of jump scares, and it is possible to die, but it all feels inconsequential, I was never afraid to progress, maybe this is a personal courage thing, but I felt no anxiety while pushing through, it could be that I felt unthreatened while playing or it could actually come down to how the developers chose to deliver the story … Like I said earlier, if you want the full story you have to look through all the drawers and all of the cabinets, this kind of takes your attention away from the creepy experience going on around you.. instead of being immersed in the fancy tricks, and constantly changing rooms… you find yourself immersed in a drawer and looking for non-story doors to interact with
    I feel like this could’ve been fixed by telling the story with brief flashback style cutcenes attached to mandatory collectibles instead of optional collectibles…
    Or keeping them more as a well-hidden interactive secret, which they actually did for a handful of them...
    But ultimately I feel like the story and experience is delivered from eye level, so it’s such a massive design flaw to have interactive items below or above your line sight... you can’t really interact with objects in layers of fear, so having china cabinets to go through around every corner was unnecessary, and hurt the experience more than it helped,
    Especially for the ocd type that have to check everything
    Another complaint with collectibles is that the chapter select doesn’t tell you if you missed any, so if you want to uncover more of the story, you have to replay sections you might have scrubbed clean
    The overall story delivery is just a small hiccup though, because it’s still good
    but everything else layers of fear has going on for it in comparison is great
    I was really impressed with how frequently things would change around me out of nowhere, I would turn around and there would be a door that wasn’t there before, or a hallway I just walked down is now a wall, maybe a creepy painting or a doll, every time you walked through a door you would be somewhere new, there is no back tracking in this game, its constantly taking you forward which is very appreciated and is ultimately what will get its hooks in you
    the constant switching is hands down the highlight of the entire game for me, I’ve never seen anything like it, at least not at the level that its at here
    While I could’ve done without feeling like I’m Sherlock Holmes the whole time,
    I still feel like layers of fear delivers a creepily impressive and immersive experience well worth your time
    and maybe some of your hair, and blood, perhaps an eye
    I give Layers of Fear an 8.5/10    … Expand
  22. StidIsram
    Feb 25, 2016
    10
    Великая игра. Не страшная, но весьма увлекательная. После первого эмоционального прохождения появляется желание пройти ее как детектив и открыть все загадки.
    Проплаченные Журналюги как обычно поставили невысокие оценки, тк разработчики им не заплтили.
    А Энгри джо со своим 6 из 10 вообще обосрался и перестал считаться обьктивным критиком (стал таким жирным логвиновым из пиндосии). В    Великая игра. Не страшная, но весьма увлекательная. После первого эмоционального прохождения появляется желание пройти ее как детектив и открыть все загадки.
    Проплаченные Журналюги как обычно поставили невысокие оценки, тк разработчики им не заплтили.
    А Энгри джо со своим 6 из 10 вообще обосрался и перестал считаться обьктивным критиком (стал таким жирным логвиновым из пиндосии).

    В общем 10 из 10. Игра полностью оправдывает и цену каждую секунду игры.    … Expand
  23. jdavis3581
    Apr 5, 2016
    9
    guess I am the only one who really likes Layers of Fear. This is one of the best horror games that reminded me of Silent Hill 2. The reviewers have played too many games like Soma, and Alien Isolation, and blah blah blah blah blah. Give me a break. Mark my words the game will get glowing reviews in 5 years and will be a cult classic. This story is awesome, and the scares keep coming. Ifguess I am the only one who really likes Layers of Fear. This is one of the best horror games that reminded me of Silent Hill 2. The reviewers have played too many games like Soma, and Alien Isolation, and blah blah blah blah blah. Give me a break. Mark my words the game will get glowing reviews in 5 years and will be a cult classic. This story is awesome, and the scares keep coming. If you want to say it's PT guess what PT is a short game. To me the game is better than PT because the creators took the premise further. One needs to understand that when all of the Silent Hills came out they met mediocre reviews at best. The highest reviewed Silent Hill at the time was part 3 which received an 8. This generation does not appreciate this type of game and it's a shame. The music, atmosphere, the changing rooms felt fresh every time. This is the one game that has truly freaked me out since PT. I would have to say more freaked out. I give the game a 9.5. Tell these reviewers to be more objective.… Expand
  24. justcametosayhi
    Jul 25, 2016
    10
    To start: WEAR HEADPHONES. Turn them up. The better your audio/headphones are, the better your experience will be.

    The best horror game I've ever played. Scared me more than any horror film has scared me as well. Pros: -Incredible atmosphere and graphics/lighting/texture. It feels like a mix between the WInchester mansion maze and a living, breathing Escher piece. -Runs quite    To start: WEAR HEADPHONES. Turn them up. The better your audio/headphones are, the better your experience will be.

    The best horror game I've ever played. Scared me more than any horror film has scared me as well.

    Pros:

    -Incredible atmosphere and graphics/lighting/texture. It feels like a mix between the WInchester mansion maze and a living, breathing Escher piece.
    -Runs quite well. I was at a steady 50-60 FPS at max settings on a 750ti/i3-4150 build.
    -Spooky as hell - great and creative use of jump scares.
    -You can't "die", which I thought would take away from the game, but actually made it more appealing.
    -Awesome ambient noise and sound production. Music is 10/10.

    Cons:

    I don't have any. I finished the game in one sitting.
    VR would be an incredible addition to this game.    … Expand
  25. DIablos1414
    Feb 17, 2016
    10
    I'm dumbfounded by any reviews that fall below a 9 for this game. It is everything we were hoping for in PT before PT was scrapped. This is the kind of game that you play and remember where you were, who you were playing with, and the way it made you feel as you progressed through the story. Yes, there are plenty of jump scares, but I haven't played a game that had me biting my nails,I'm dumbfounded by any reviews that fall below a 9 for this game. It is everything we were hoping for in PT before PT was scrapped. This is the kind of game that you play and remember where you were, who you were playing with, and the way it made you feel as you progressed through the story. Yes, there are plenty of jump scares, but I haven't played a game that had me biting my nails, screaming out loud, and/or whimpering like a puppy since I can remember.

    A few stipulations: You must play in the dark. You must play with headphones or with the sound turned up as loud as possible (without being deafening). You must play with at least one other person, as half the fun is speculating as to what's coming next. Do these things, and I promise you this will be an experience that you will not soon forget.

    Is the game perfect? Nope. Is the experience perfect? Pretty much. Buy it.    … Expand
  26. Razor66
    Feb 22, 2016
    4
    I'm sorry, but this game is a real letdown.
    While it is great under a visual point of view, the game is just the umpteenth "walking simulator", with some artificial and forced jump scares here and there (loud sounds, flash, falling stuff...). It's all about opening doors - one after the other, on a rigid, track - and opening drawers and cupboard where you find nothing except from some    I'm sorry, but this game is a real letdown.
    While it is great under a visual point of view, the game is just the umpteenth "walking simulator", with some artificial and forced jump scares here and there (loud sounds, flash, falling stuff...). It's all about opening doors - one after the other, on a rigid, track - and opening drawers and cupboard where you find nothing except from some sparse piece of paper with some hints on the story.Story that is copy-pasted from Oscar Wilde and H.P. Lovecraft.

    Nothing to do, no choice to make, not a single one, ever. You just walk, walk, walk, looking at psychedelic effects all around you, waiting for you next door you MUST open to unlock.Two puzzles throughout the whole game: some numbers to put into a lock and to phone to.
    While I truly appreciate the atmosphere and the visuals, that's all to it: there is nothing else in this "game". A game, in the game, would have been truly appreciated.

    Let's clear it out. I'm not a "COD gamer", i truly appreciate slow paced, insightful and intimate gaming, story and atmosphere heavy. Still I think this is just the kind game you make when you are short of ideas and developers, and high in visual artists and art directors, and you want just to leverage on an engine graphic library.

    This "game" is lazy, that's the truth. The deranged mind of the main character (actually the only one) is just an excuse for tons of nonsensical stylistic choices: if you are narrating the story of a mad man, any kind of room swirling around, flashes, melting, popping, moving object, crying, ringing, it's ok. Just throw in something that sounds and look crazy, and it's done. Lazy, the game is just lazy.

    The game is lazy even about the horror. There is nothing horrific in the game, there is nothing scary, not even vaguely disturbing. The game is all about CHEAP scary jumps. So cheap to the point of getting pathetic. You close a door behind you and suddenly a loud bang goes out: nothing happened, no reason for a bang, nothing caused it, but you just jump... like when a friend of yours (usually the most stupid and resourceless one) fill a plastic bag with air and the smash it just behind you. Again, you are in a silent room looking around, and the very second you give your shoulder to a picture on the wall, the picture falls down with a loud boom. And you jump. Or you are walking in a corridor and suddenly a rat cross it... Cheap, cheap, cheap.

    The game is even more of a letdown if - given the gorgeous graphics - you think to what it could have been with some sort of gameplay in it - any kind of gameplay. Someone to interact with, some adventuring (finding stuff, combining items, discovering the secret, having a part in the story...you know, that sort of stuff), some roleplaying (in the strict sense of playing a role)... anything. Such a wasted opportunity.

    A "game" (visual book?) for those who appreciated "To the moon", "Firewatch", "The Park", "The Beginner's Guide", "Homesick", "The Vanishing of Ethan Carter" (this one has at least a minimum of gameplay) or the infamous Dear "Esther".

    Anyone else should avoid.    … Expand
  27. xKindred
    Feb 19, 2016
    8
    What it lacks in complexity & finesse, it more than makes up for with its sheer terror and immersing atmosphere. Layers of Fear is a well-flowing sequence of (sort of) interactive horror events that strike fear & toy with the mind of the unfortunate player. The evocative story & impeccable setting is definitely adequate enough to make the player want to explore every corner of this game,What it lacks in complexity & finesse, it more than makes up for with its sheer terror and immersing atmosphere. Layers of Fear is a well-flowing sequence of (sort of) interactive horror events that strike fear & toy with the mind of the unfortunate player. The evocative story & impeccable setting is definitely adequate enough to make the player want to explore every corner of this game, despite its unapologetic linearity. This game is an excellent pick-up for those up for a terrifying & memorable experience on the PC.… Expand
  28. Edelplastic_com
    Aug 16, 2016
    6
    Nice puzzle game with short shocking events, a great story and wonderful graphics. But it isn´t a real Horror-Game. After few minutes you know that the game life from shocking events, but you not can die or can do something wrong. You play a short Story and thats all. It´s ok, but nothing special.
  29. DaniMayor
    Feb 24, 2016
    9
    this critic is in spanish

    Wow,me e pasado hace poco este juego y la verdad es que me a sorprendido y mucho. Este es un juego de miedo pero algo peculiar,usa mucho la repeticion y bebe mucho de P.T por no decir que es casi igual pero me gusta y mucho,el mirar hacia algun lado y al darse la vuelta ves que todo cambia es flipante de narices,de quedarse aplaudiendo en algunas ocasiones de    this critic is in spanish

    Wow,me e pasado hace poco este juego y la verdad es que me a sorprendido y mucho.
    Este es un juego de miedo pero algo peculiar,usa mucho la repeticion y bebe mucho de P.T por no decir que es casi igual pero me gusta y mucho,el mirar hacia algun lado y al darse la vuelta ves que todo cambia es flipante de narices,de quedarse aplaudiendo en algunas ocasiones de lo tremendo que es

    El miedito:

    En cuanto al terror te digo que es bueno,en algunas ocasiones recurre al susto facil(cosa que no me gusta) pero cuando estas con los cascos a tope y la habitacion a oscuras es facilisimo sumergirte en el juego y sentir de verdad miedo.

    Historia:
    Como no la historia tambien es buena,nose si por cosa propia(ya que me encantan las historias contadas con pequeños guiños,sutilezas y notas osea que no te cuenta la historia de sopeton)
    pero la verdad que es bastante buena y el final tambien.

    Graficos:

    Simplemente increibles,flipantes en algunos casos,para dejar la baba colgando

    Rendimiento:

    El rendimiento en general es bueno pero aveces da una caida de framerate que no deberia de ocurrir,alomejor si tienes un pc mas modesto no podras jugar este juego a 60 fps constantes

    En resumen es un juego corto (6 h max) pero intenso que no te va a dejar indiferente muy recomendado    … Expand
  30. Puppet12
    May 6, 2016
    9
    ouah ! This games guys is pretty cool ! it's an experience in horror excelling. This is the kind of game this is the kind of game that reproduces 6 months for fear
  31. RazorSamurai
    Jan 10, 2019
    5
    за пару часов прошел игру и получил концовку где картина бабы становится похожа на гуля из фоллаута нью вегаса. концовки и коллектейблсы это просто пустая трата времени и заставляет тратить и удлинять время геймплея, игра для типа людей которые ищут в играх скрытый смысл там где его нет или типа смотрите какой я интеллектуал и прочее. заскриптованная бродилка с пару годными скримаками сза пару часов прошел игру и получил концовку где картина бабы становится похожа на гуля из фоллаута нью вегаса. концовки и коллектейблсы это просто пустая трата времени и заставляет тратить и удлинять время геймплея, игра для типа людей которые ищут в играх скрытый смысл там где его нет или типа смотрите какой я интеллектуал и прочее. заскриптованная бродилка с пару годными скримаками с геемплеем в 2-3 часа.

    стоит отметить что сцены с глюками и прочими сделаны реально годными, приколюха с коридорами была слизана с PT от бурята.
    вообщем 5.5/10    … Expand
  32. ThecriticGoD
    Mar 10, 2016
    2
    It's basically a 1,5hr gameplay predictable walking-simulator for 20 bucks. You can't even die, old movie trick kind of fear, with things falling to the ground, hearing a baby or a girl crying, etc, etc. Basically : a waste of time, and just watch a walkthrough on youtube anyways, why would you pay for a game where the only thing u can do is walk... I've seen 1000 movies like this,It's basically a 1,5hr gameplay predictable walking-simulator for 20 bucks. You can't even die, old movie trick kind of fear, with things falling to the ground, hearing a baby or a girl crying, etc, etc. Basically : a waste of time, and just watch a walkthrough on youtube anyways, why would you pay for a game where the only thing u can do is walk... I've seen 1000 movies like this, absolutely nothing new and definetely a waste of money for such a short, bad game.… Expand
  33. TRMSGnick
    Mar 11, 2016
    2
    Layers of fear is one of the most overrated games of 2016 so far this game is being praised and I even saw someone calling it a masterpiece layers of fear is predictable cliche horror game that tries to hard to be a mixture of P.T and Amnesia. In the whole experience of the game I was somewhat creeped out or scared was once and that was only because my volume was too loud I don't see whyLayers of fear is one of the most overrated games of 2016 so far this game is being praised and I even saw someone calling it a masterpiece layers of fear is predictable cliche horror game that tries to hard to be a mixture of P.T and Amnesia. In the whole experience of the game I was somewhat creeped out or scared was once and that was only because my volume was too loud I don't see why people are giving this game a 10 thats just silly same as giving it a 0. My final verdict is that I give it a 2 as I laughed a couple times after parts when supposed "creepy" things happened fell flat on its arse and made me piss myself in laughter such as the part when your chasing a "ghost" baby and the scene ends with it running head first into a wall. Its your choice if you want to buy the game of course but don't be surprised if your let down. Almost forgot to add this bit but don't expect a steam refund from this as it just brings itself past the 2 hour marker and that's a problem for refunds because if you want a steam refund you need to have played the game less than 2 hours and owned it less than 2 weeks and thats something the game relies on you buying their overpriced game and not being able to get a refund so they can keep your money.… Expand
  34. dmack0823
    Jun 13, 2016
    0
    It isn't scary, at all. Its just weird images, and jump scares. It lacks atmosphere, it lacks mood. It also rips of off better, scarier, horror games, such as PT and Amnesia.
  35. shearer333
    Feb 16, 2016
    10
    Fanstastic game ! I want more !!! The best horror game this year! This game is amazing !!!!

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  36. ave
    Dec 29, 2017
    8
    I really like when a game focuses on one core idea and properly execute it.

    Aside the fact that we can discuss the gaminess of Layers of Fear, the main experience could be "wandering inside the twisted mind and horrible memories of a painter trying to achieve a masterpiece". And the great visual and mechanical idea is to mess with the mind of the player by changing the layout of the    I really like when a game focuses on one core idea and properly execute it.

    Aside the fact that we can discuss the gaminess of Layers of Fear, the main experience could be "wandering inside the twisted mind and horrible memories of a painter trying to achieve a masterpiece". And the great visual and mechanical idea is to mess with the mind of the player by changing the layout of the house behind his back.

    Once you enter the workshop room with the blank canvas, anything goes. Every room, every object, every note is a piece of a narrative puzzle for you to complete and interpret - and at the same time, your progression seems to influence your final painting.

    After completing the game, many questions remains, like who is the character we play ? By leaving these question and many other open to interpretation, the game continues to haunt us in a terrifying but satisfying way.    … Expand
  37. skohl
    Jun 30, 2019
    10
    It's a horror walking simulator. You can't fail, but it's still scary because you don't know what's going to happen. The story is generic but strongly realized, and the graphics are detailed and immersive. It took me a long time to get around to playing this game, but I will definitely try the devs' other similar games.
  38. Sjalka
    Feb 18, 2016
    7
    Great graphics and artistic style allows for a very somber classic feeling of a mansion of undetermined size and layout. The sound is somewhat more generic but good enough. The story is told via narration as well as loose notes that are scattered similar to ... which is also similar in terms of exploration of scenery.

    While the game at first appears to allow quite a lot of freedom (in    Great graphics and artistic style allows for a very somber classic feeling of a mansion of undetermined size and layout. The sound is somewhat more generic but good enough. The story is told via narration as well as loose notes that are scattered similar to ... which is also similar in terms of exploration of scenery.

    While the game at first appears to allow quite a lot of freedom (in the first few minutes) - it puts the player on very strict rails very soon - offering only very small portions to be explored in strict order.

    Puzzles are there but do not exceed novice level (like a combination that will be visible when you turn around or similar)

    While the ambient lightning, the decor and style suggests rather subtle suspense and the notes rather suggest subtle and incremental buildup of tension ... the actual "scare" effects are a fairly big let down - for they mainly consist of rather cheap jump scares of the most generic type. That gets to a point where one can almost reliably predict the next scare.

    All the while the game still looks fabulous and feels like a very finished product.

    The game is good enough and well worth playing ... but for me - it certainly is not one of the top adventure games (or whatever category that kind of game is)

    ps.: oh, and i really, really HATE that kind of savegame system on PC. (similar to Ethan Carter before it was patched) - the save points are too far apart - resulting in sometimes rather larger portions of the game to be replayed (which kind of kills it for scripted jump scares).

    I really wished for either auto-save upon exiting the game (ironman-like) or custom saves. - eventually it might be patched though... .    … Expand
  39. ozzsoffy
    Sep 29, 2018
    7
    Very good horror game.
    it tool me like 3.5 hours to finish.
    I liked it that it is short.
    you cant go wrong.
    very creepy and psychedelic in a good and professional way
  40. CptAhnungslos
    Feb 21, 2016
    9
    I needed three attempts to leave the lobby/first floor.
    Not because of a technical bug, no, because the atmosphere got me right from the first step into the game.
    What I love about this game, is that I don´t have to run from crazy creatures or fight monsters,
    I can simply dive into the mad atmosphere and "enjoy" really good horror.
  41. TUmaDO
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    I bought this game in early acess, i was amazed with the concept of the game,absolutely delicious game play!
    The graphics where amazing,so detailed,the pictures melting,the classic jump scares but twisted and waiting just the right moment.
    when i got the finished game i went straight on playing it to the end,some parts of it where mind blowing!with effects ,immersion,darkness and the    I bought this game in early acess, i was amazed with the concept of the game,absolutely delicious game play!
    The graphics where amazing,so detailed,the pictures melting,the classic jump scares but twisted and waiting just the right moment.
    when i got the finished game i went straight on playing it to the end,some parts of it where mind blowing!with effects ,immersion,darkness and the heavy environment!

    Games like this,there are many but only some became masterpieces!

    i slash a 10/10
    (for greatness)
    (if the devs are seeing this...im waiting for the new game,surprise me)    … Expand
  42. mr-NachoMen
    Aug 15, 2019
    9
    Layers of Fear is psychedelic bone chilling haunting experience of a game with amazing visuals (and it was build using the Unity engine). and a well executed premise.
    Despite of being short the game manage to be chilling at every second... every corner, every corridor will make you unease thank to it's sound design that will totally emerge you into this world inhabit by a mad artist.    Layers of Fear is psychedelic bone chilling haunting experience of a game with amazing visuals (and it was build using the Unity engine). and a well executed premise.
    Despite of being short the game manage to be chilling at every second... every corner, every corridor will make you unease thank to it's sound design that will totally emerge you into this world inhabit by a mad artist.
    Still... the gameplay is way to simple for being a walk simulator in which you can interact with the environment to add immersion into the game. Yeah... the game contains a few jump scares but as the rest of the game it's spooky by it's own i really didn't mind this jump scares sequences.
    If you love horror and you wish to give yourself a treat, this is the game for you.    … Expand
  43. EptaEpt
    Sep 13, 2022
    1
    Sorry, but positive feedback is not available in your region. At least until your leadership changes the two-faced policy in their actions and statements.
  44. samtoy3
    Jun 16, 2022
    8
    Çok gördüğüm ama korku oyunudur diye sürekli uzak durduğum bir oyundu. Çok korkutucu bulmasam da gerilimi sürekli yüksek tempodaydı. Görsellik ve müzikler şahane olmuş. Hikayeye gelince; sayko bir adamı oynuyoruz ve sarıyor. Finali de tatmin edici buldum. (Wife Ending) Oyun değil cidden sanat eseri olmuş. 8/10 Bu arada "Sakın arkana bakma!"
  45. PublicNuisance
    Jul 8, 2018
    8
    Layers of Fear is a great game. One that is genuinely creepy and has a great story to explore. Most of it’s negative quirks are not huge and the positives outweigh it.

    The graphics are overall well done. The lighting and shadows are great and the art direction serves the creepy vibe well. The game is mainly an exploration and puzzle solving game. I still consider it a horror game    Layers of Fear is a great game. One that is genuinely creepy and has a great story to explore. Most of it’s negative quirks are not huge and the positives outweigh it.

    The graphics are overall well done. The lighting and shadows are great and the art direction serves the creepy vibe well.

    The game is mainly an exploration and puzzle solving game. I still consider it a horror game but by no means a survival horror game. You don’t have to manage your health or ammo and don’t have to worry about dying. The game still managed to put me on edge the further you descend into the protagonist's madness. You are going to want to explore as much as you can as the story is told through items you find such as drawings and mementos which bring flashbacks and memories to you.

    The game ran really well although it needs a beefy CPU to be able to do that. On my old FX-9590 I was only getting about 40 FPS but with my Ryzen 2600X I was usually 100-144 FPS with the game on highest settings. The game did have a lot of technical issues though. Many times the game would crash at launch. This would happen on multiple versions of the game, different distros, different kernels and different GPU drivers. I was able to finish the game but every time I went to start the game I had to worry if it would launch. The game never crashed if it did load though.

    The game had a decent number of features and options. There is an FOV slider, two AA levels, a toggle for AF, Vsync, two settings for ambient occlusion and 5 other graphics options. There is support for frame rates above 60 so owners of high refresh monitors can put them to use. The game does use an auto save system instead of manual saves. It saves the game after each room you go through but my issue was that it doesn’t tell you that. I found that out on a forum post from the developer. Some sort of indication the game was saving would have been nice. ALT-Tab didn’t work for me.

    If you are looking for a horror themed puzzle game such as Conarium then you will probably enjoy this. Blooper Team has really put themselves on the map when it comes to quality exploration/puzzle games that nail their theme such as Layers of Fear with horror or >Observer_ with the Cyberpunk gere. I beat the main game in a little over 3 hours.

    My rating: 8.5/10

    My system:

    AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | 16GB DDR4-3000 CL15 | MSI RX 580 8GB Gaming X | Mesa 18.1.1 | Samsung 850 Evo 250GB | Solus 3 | Kernel 4.17.2-78.current    … Expand
  46. Give_em_hell
    Dec 18, 2018
    9
    Good horror game. A must-buy if you love the genre and dark grotesque classical art. It's just on the border being of a walking simulator, but it's no problem since it manages to frighten you enough. Following the gameplay style of Amnesia and Penumbra series, the horror aspect mostly rely on hallucinations and ever-changing realities and distortions. The visuals are great, with greatlyGood horror game. A must-buy if you love the genre and dark grotesque classical art. It's just on the border being of a walking simulator, but it's no problem since it manages to frighten you enough. Following the gameplay style of Amnesia and Penumbra series, the horror aspect mostly rely on hallucinations and ever-changing realities and distortions. The visuals are great, with greatly detailed indoors, perfect dynamic shadows and lighting. Honestly I've never seen a better colored game before, it's over-realistic.… Expand
  47. Tomle1202
    May 7, 2020
    7
    Layers of Fear's excellent art and sound design is too often poorly accompanied by the lack of stake, resulting in an average horror experience that could have been more.
  48. sariman
    Feb 25, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great psychological game, play it alone at night with full volume and full imagination. as some reviews you will be scared without monsters or zombie, But rather your mind will do the job just with small things. great game with great graphic too.… Expand
  49. Topfpflanze
    Feb 14, 2021
    7
    This is game actually has no set goal and basically just consists of walking around and perceiving the atmosphere. There are some minimal puzzles, and at the end you get told how much you missed. This sounds boring, and it is, but less so than you would think. I suppose this could have been a great game if they had taken a cue from genre role models.
  50. PatrykPolewiak
    Aug 17, 2016
    4
    In short: Layers of Fear is building whole tension around jump scares. And it's good for youtubers but not for a player who's need real tension. The mood is great but the way that developers are building whole tension... I was not scared the whole game.
  51. gameboy92
    Sep 29, 2018
    9
    one of the best walking sim horror (usually I don't like game like that ) game that keep me on my toes .. and it is the first game that build on unity engine that have less problem

    Story 10/10
    Realistic 8/10
    Graphic 9/10
    Game play 9/10
    Sound 10/10
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    Total 9.2

    Single player time max 4 h
    Worth to buy this game with $ 19.99 no you can wait to get it around $ 10
  52. Paulpolska
    Feb 25, 2016
    9
    Very good music and idea for gamplaying. Variable room system ++ music ++ history and ending very huge +. I waiting for another games by this studio. Good polish game
  53. Visionary893
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    It was great to play the first part of this game and now the DLC (Layers of Fear: Inheritance). I hope to see more from this game later on. Great Job!
  54. gerryrobinson78
    Aug 17, 2016
    4
    Walking simulator with no scary things in it! Is this a horror game? Adventure maybe, but not horror. Graphics is nice, but in the contrary story in the contrary is not going with it. I regret buying...
  55. touchofheaven
    Nov 2, 2020
    5
    Одна дверь, другая дверь, следующая дверь, скримеры, которые даже не пугают, а только утомляют. Посредственно
  56. mahirhasan37
    Nov 12, 2016
    7
    The game feels less like a horror game and more like a interactive horror book . It lacks engaging gameplay. Still a decent horror adventure with rewarding graphics and some amazing jump scares
  57. aythamipt
    Dec 13, 2018
    8
    Simplemente escribo esto para que me conste como un análisis y que la nota del juego me salga en mi apartado de votaciones y tener un historial. Saludos
  58. Yazan4HD
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    an experience I won't forget, it brings all the hidden feelings inside you in a terrorized version, disgust, hate and empathy, you'll feel more than you should in a video game.
  59. LoletinAlexis
    Jun 3, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is very interesting the fact that everything is a madness formed by himself, or at least, is what I interpret. It contains a hidden plot in a kind of bubble that with each painting in the picture is getting bigger, and that eventually ends up exploding with several endings (depending on whether you collect the collectibles, whether or not you happen in history ...).… Expand
  60. KARF4GEN
    May 10, 2018
    5
    Доводилось мне видеть и более качественный симулятор ходьбы с открыванием дверей и ящиков.
  61. AlexKVideos1
    Feb 20, 2021
    3
    There is a reason why I don't play games like this, and I know why now.

    All it really is, is a walking simulator. Exploring is not really a part of the game. You explore, and hit a dead end. Then, you go to where the game wants you to go. You do interact with objects, and other parts of the world, but you just head in one linear direction. The game is not even that scary. I jumped    There is a reason why I don't play games like this, and I know why now.

    All it really is, is a walking simulator. Exploring is not really a part of the game. You explore, and hit a dead end. Then, you go to where the game wants you to go. You do interact with objects, and other parts of the world, but you just head in one linear direction.

    The game is not even that scary. I jumped more in Rainbow Six Siege, than this game. I guess you could say it was creepy, but that's about it.

    The ending was just not satisfying as the game never comes out to explain the story either, you can only gather hints while playing through. I guess it makes sense for a game like this, but I was completely lost at what happened to this guy.

    I am glad I got this for free, paying for this walking simulator is a rip off.    … Expand
  62. Grachechkovski
    Jun 2, 2019
    9
    Terrific casual horror. Excellent background music, excellent visual distortion and work with paintings.
    In general, the idea of a corridor chorus, as well as its gameplay moments, is taken from P.T. (about which we all grieve), but the developers have managed to translate it into their own way.

    It's pretty creepy to play. And the level with the children's so also and really scary.
  63. Lumic
    Mar 3, 2022
    0
    don't mix politics and games, how do you treat us the way we treat you, now I know what kind of company you are and how you deal with players, I will never buy your games again
  64. POstAL_QueeN
    Nov 23, 2018
    8
    Погружение на несколько восхитительных часов в психологический хоррор. Это было нечто. Если честно, то перед покупкой игры я не ожидал, что все будет так как есть. У меня были довольно большие сомнения, у меня всегда большие сомнения относительно игр таких жанров. Все хорошие проекты в таком формате можно пересчитать по пальцам. Когда я начал играть, то поменял свое мнение кардинально.Погружение на несколько восхитительных часов в психологический хоррор. Это было нечто. Если честно, то перед покупкой игры я не ожидал, что все будет так как есть. У меня были довольно большие сомнения, у меня всегда большие сомнения относительно игр таких жанров. Все хорошие проекты в таком формате можно пересчитать по пальцам. Когда я начал играть, то поменял свое мнение кардинально. Чтобы внести понимания, то я ждал совершенно другого. Я допускал потенциальный успех игры, но ни на столько.

    Играть предстоит за художника, который хочет закончить свой последний, и самый величественный шедевр. Но куда более важна личность художника, чем сам сюжет. У него очень часто всплывают галлюцинации и воспоминания. Тут крайне важно и не надо путать, при игре иногда не понятно что конкретно он видит. Все не правдивые воспоминания можно считать за галлюцинации, ибо это специальное настраивание художника против себя. Другими словами, им взаимодействуют в отрицательных целях. Но на сюжет не нужно ни обращать внимания. Крайне важно собирать нужные художнику вещи для завершения картины. Кстати да, пишет он ее необычайно. В этом и вся суть, нужно исследовать весь замок (место действия) для нахождения всех элементов для написания картины. Это кстати реализовано не совсем хорошо, я имею в веду сам сюжет по поиску. Со временем вам может показаться это однотипным, но это в общем только один недостаток. Понятное дело, что приключения для каждой детали свои.

    В плане страха и неожиданности, то тут с этим в меру. Здесь хватает странных моментов, но я бы назвал их по большей части неожиданными, чем страшными. Они действительно возникают невзначай. Это тот самый случай, когда ты вообще не ожидаешь что сейчас может что-то произойти, и оно конечно происходит. Что-то упадет например, очень громко, или неожиданное воспоминание (галлюцинация), которая несет в себе нехороший посыл и так далее. Крайне важно собирать записки. Это своего рода порванный дневник, и разбросанный по всем локациям. Так же он служит неким информатором для игрока. Читая их, вы будите выходить из некоторых ситуаций быстрее, вы будите проинформированы в первую очередь. Но это не так важно, важно совершенно другое. В этих записках как я считаю и есть суть характера героя. Если читать все что вы найдете, подробно вдумываясь (знаю, не каждый сможет, даже я иногда закрывал и проходил дальше). Со временем вы начнете понимать, что происходило с героем, кем он был, что чувствовал. Что ему пришлось потерять, из-за чего он в отчаянии, и почему его посещают воспоминания совместно с галлюцинациями. Если будите играть, то настройте себя перед игрой на то, что я буду читать записки. Так же это важно и для концовки, тут я промолчу.    … Expand
  65. fake_nikpap
    Jan 28, 2021
    8
    This game is like reading a good horror book. I suggest you have a free afternoon with time also to continue through the night if need be,but the game is around 3 hours, maybe 4 if you look at everything and I mean EVERYTHING. Gameplay wise it doesnt have lots to do,so that will probably push people away that seek something in terms of Resident Evil with a bit more action but for fans ofThis game is like reading a good horror book. I suggest you have a free afternoon with time also to continue through the night if need be,but the game is around 3 hours, maybe 4 if you look at everything and I mean EVERYTHING. Gameplay wise it doesnt have lots to do,so that will probably push people away that seek something in terms of Resident Evil with a bit more action but for fans of the psychological side of horror it's a must play I think. The music is phenomenal and the house is pretty fun to walk around. As the story unfolds, the house gets more and more disoriented and destroyed just like the protagonist's psyche and maybe the players. It has 3 different endings, each appropriate to the story, something that is rare. Again it is pretty short though...… Expand
  66. gameking
    Jan 10, 2020
    7
    This game is very different horror-game. The atmosphere is very good. If you want try something different then this is a good game.
  67. DJKrimson
    Nov 19, 2020
    6
    Walking sim horror game that has pretty nice visuals & audio. There's some really neat physics involved.

    However, walking sims really need to provide a strong story and sadly they failed to do that. At first it seemed that they were on to something really deep and interesting but it just faded off and became nothing.

    I'd say it's okay but it could be so much more.
  68. GingerCat77
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In the mind of schizophrenic, addicted to the alcohol, grieving man. I feel sick playing this, but in the good way. This game really moved me to the core.… Expand
  69. oleksiy73
    Mar 3, 2019
    10
    Layers of Fear it's the best psychological horror I've ever seen!
    It is even hard to call an Indie game.
    Good horror moments,design that fits for my creative nature,amazing plot
    And...I got the moment with -75% and I bought it for only 65 UAH
    Truly amazing project,it deserves my rating 10/10
  70. svonton
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    LAYERS OF FEAR great example of psychedelic horror game. The key feature of the game it's how it playing with your mind, all this smooth transitions between rooms in this strange house can bring you a thought who was an architect of this?=D What about story ? it s story about mad artist and how he trying to finish his masterpiece, and how he start see world around him while he trying toLAYERS OF FEAR great example of psychedelic horror game. The key feature of the game it's how it playing with your mind, all this smooth transitions between rooms in this strange house can bring you a thought who was an architect of this?=D What about story ? it s story about mad artist and how he trying to finish his masterpiece, and how he start see world around him while he trying to finish. You as player see all this by first person on behalf of the artist. What about horror? game trying to scary you in different ways, as for me its no so scary but story line more than covers this disadvantage.… Expand
  71. Adrih
    Jun 1, 2019
    9
    Hours of terror, suspense, multiple endings, achievements, collectibles and a masterpiece of a soundtrack. The game brings an awesome story which tells the past of a painter that was driven mad, and you can see his sanity drain as the game goes on.
  72. K0ma
    Jul 12, 2021
    5
    Layers of Fear is a mediocre to the decent psychological horror-themed walking simulator with some minor vague storytelling and a sole gameplay mechanic of item browsing.

    Be aware going into this game jump scares are frequent, and that Layers Of Fear is lacking in core game mechanics. Any engagement or investment into the characters and story falls flat on both. The story is difficult    Layers of Fear is a mediocre to the decent psychological horror-themed walking simulator with some minor vague storytelling and a sole gameplay mechanic of item browsing.

    Be aware going into this game jump scares are frequent, and that Layers Of Fear is lacking in core game mechanics. Any engagement or investment into the characters and story falls flat on both. The story is difficult to piece together and is a bit dry and boring albeit unique compared to Amnesia, Penumbra, and Soma.

    Layers Of Fear is visually beautiful, one of the best visually attractive modern horror games comparable to Red Barrels Outlast and the visuals of Resident Evil 7. The setting of Layers Of Fear distinguishes it from modern games similar to Amnesia. But unlike Amnesia which has puzzles to be solved and a physics engine that is actually used, a linear story with enough mystery and intrigue to keep the player interested, browsing mechanics that are actually utilized, and common enemies this game has none of these except for the browsing mechanic. Because of this lack of game in the game the overall experience is a bit sterile.

    The biggest draw is the trippy screen effects employed but everything feels very scripted and gamey. At the same time, there's an absence of game mechanics that makes Layers of Fear feel rather artsy and thematic like Firewatch this places Layers Of Fear squarely in the walking simulator genre. it relies too much on shaky metaphor and not much else. The sound design is great apart from some dodgy voice acting, overall it's a polished Unity engine first-person walking simulator. It doesn't warrant the full price tag but it's not awful, just disappointing.

    If you appreciate walking simulators like Dear Esther and the visuals of games it may be worth a purchase.    … Expand
  73. Crimert
    May 11, 2020
    8
    This is a very good Psychological Horror game. The sounds and atmosphere are both so good. It's a short game but I really advise it if you are already into Horror games. 3hrs on record.
  74. 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 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!Всегда 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!
  75. ghosttoyou
    May 27, 2022
    8
    Пиздец какой грамотный хоррор , до 70% прохождения, не мог прочитать почти не одного скримера, сами скримеры не обычные , не типичные, вообщем , первый раз играл во что-то подобное
  76. Silhouette
    Aug 16, 2020
    2
    Унылый хоррор, с постоянными скримерами. Атмосферы в игре 0, хотя игра якобы пытается дать ее с помощью записок, внимания к деталям(нет). Жаль, что дизайн всей игры одинаковый и унылый. Игра может испугать только скримерами. Одна из худших хоррор игр.Унылый хоррор, с постоянными скримерами. Атмосферы в игре 0, хотя игра якобы пытается дать ее с помощью записок, внимания к деталям(нет). Жаль, что дизайн всей игры одинаковый и унылый. Игра может испугать только скримерами. Одна из худших хоррор игр.
  77. vgolev
    Mar 5, 2022
    1
    Don't understand the hype about this game. Terrible game. I like walking simulators, but this one is far away from being interesting.
  78. garygreen
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    the best horror game i play with the best graphic and the good soundtrack the best part i play
  79. NfeKteD
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    Layers of Fear, more of a suspense game with jumpscare than a horror game in itself, is based on that formula already used by many other games nowadays, first person, where you can only walk without defending yourself.

    The game is based on events from the protagonist's past, and the game is practically a "rail shooter" in horror format (and without the shooting) with some puzzles along    Layers of Fear, more of a suspense game with jumpscare than a horror game in itself, is based on that formula already used by many other games nowadays, first person, where you can only walk without defending yourself.

    The game is based on events from the protagonist's past, and the game is practically a "rail shooter" in horror format (and without the shooting) with some puzzles along the way, the focus really, is the story behind the game.

    Your choices during these steps also define aspects of the upcoming rooms, history and so on.

    The ambiance is cool, the audio also with the squeak of the house, the rain and the voices are OK. Some challenges in the game can be boring for those who want to 100%, such as "staying 1 hour looking at pictures".

    Nothing special, but it's not to be thrown away either, if it's on a promotion, it's worth it.

    There is a "sequence" by DLC Inheritance    … Expand
  80. kultigin
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    Was a decent horror game with a tense atmosphere. It is more likely a walking simulator with a bunch of jumpscares in a tense environment than a real horror game. I would recommend it to any horror fan as these kind of projects should be supported for further development.
  81. FRIST_008
    May 8, 2023
    9
    отличный хоррор с великолепным сюрреализмом и наркоманией, которая творится на экране
  82. apokalipto
    Aug 21, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  83. Septone
    Oct 25, 2020
    4
    pros:
    - looks good
    - decent soundtrack cons: - even though it looks good, there are glitches - confusing plotline - relying too much of jumpscares - no puzzles whatsoever - got too lost many times - most boring gameplay but if you ever got scared one of the sequences in this game, kudos to you but i just had an emotionless experience within this game so thank you, Layers of    pros:
    - looks good
    - decent soundtrack

    cons:
    - even though it looks good, there are glitches
    - confusing plotline
    - relying too much of jumpscares
    - no puzzles whatsoever
    - got too lost many times
    - most boring gameplay

    but if you ever got scared one of the sequences in this game, kudos to you but i just had an emotionless experience within this game so thank you, Layers of Fear for not giving me an adrenaline rush xoxo    … Expand
  84. FirstSpawn
    May 26, 2021
    8
    Данная игра является примером хорошего хоррора и интересно-мрачного повествования лично для меня.
  85. OldManGamerOMG
    Dec 7, 2020
    8
    The words to describe the game are all too repetitive at this point. To put it simply, this is a great game to experience. The game is focused on the dark and melancholy, but there is dark humor to be found as well. While certain achievements can become a bit tedious to acquire, playing without caring about achievements is the best way to experience this game. Make sure that you read allThe words to describe the game are all too repetitive at this point. To put it simply, this is a great game to experience. The game is focused on the dark and melancholy, but there is dark humor to be found as well. While certain achievements can become a bit tedious to acquire, playing without caring about achievements is the best way to experience this game. Make sure that you read all of the notes that you pass to be able to enjoy the story to the fullest, as this is a story driven game with options based on you understanding what is happening up to that point.

    This is not a mindless go get 'em game, which makes this well worth the value of the game and more in my opinion.    … Expand
  86. alona
    Jan 22, 2021
    7
    Gives Amnesia: The Dark Descent vibes. Very well made and enjoyable. You'll like it if you're fan of horror genre. I wasn't disappointed at all, but still not the best game in my opinion.
  87. emreglbdk
    Jan 31, 2021
    7
    One of the rare games I finished in one sitting. His story is short but effective.
  88. crookedcritter
    Oct 22, 2021
    7
    Great horror game, Amazing visuals, super creepy and unique atmosphere. I would have like if they had puzzles or something to get your mind working. The game was pretty linear and the dlc was mediocre. The game itself was short, about 3-4 hours to complete, and the dlc very short-20-30 min. If you are a fan of the genre then you should try to get this on sale.
  89. Ewerton_World
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    É um terror meio diferenciado, assustador, com alguns puzzles, pra quem gosta de Outlast, o Layers Of Fear pode ser um ótimo jogo também
  90. Fikk
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    Appeal to the Bloober Team. It is necessary to separate people and their creations, so here - I liked the game, but for populist, hype and most stupid choice of position Bloober Team put a disliked. And as you know, every choice has consequences. If you think you'll come back and you'll be expected here, no.
  91. Oskad
    May 3, 2022
    7
    ➤ Je vous présente un jeu sur... l'ouverture de portes ! Et je ne plaisante pas.
    Layers of Fear est un simulateur de marche sur le thème de l'horreur psychologique avec une narration et un seul mécanisme de jeu la marche !! :)  l'Ambiance est absolument incroyable, style visuel révolutionnaire. l'histoire tourne autour d'un peintre raté qui semble sombrer dans la folie
    la lutte sans    ➤ Je vous présente un jeu sur... l'ouverture de portes ! Et je ne plaisante pas.
    Layers of Fear est un simulateur de marche sur le thème de l'horreur psychologique avec une narration et un seul mécanisme de jeu la marche !! :)  l'Ambiance est absolument incroyable, style visuel révolutionnaire. l'histoire tourne autour d'un peintre raté qui semble sombrer dans la folie

    la lutte sans fin pour créer de l'art L'histoire de l'artiste est intrigante tout en vous faisant vous sentir tendu et mal à l'aise à propos de ce que vous voyez c'est une expérience que je n'oublierai pas, elle apporte tous les sentiments cachés à l'intérieur de vous dans une version terrorisée, dégoût, haine et empathie, vous vous sentirez plus que vous ne le devriez dans un jeu

    Le principal problème de ce jeu est qu'il ne fait pas vraiment peur pas vraiment en tout les cas !.
    Vous allez juste de porte en porte (vous en aurez probablement marre d'ouvrir la porte pendant un certain temps après avoir terminé ce titre) et traversez les pièces. Parfois, il y aura quelque chose à trouver, parfois il y aura un événement scénarisé à regarder,
    mais la plupart du temps, vous chercherez simplement la porte d'à côté qui vous mènera à la pièce voisine où quelque chose pourrait se produire et vous faire sursauter. Ce qui donne envie de jouer et continuer (et dans mon cas) c'est le sens de la découverte et de la progression de l'histoire quelle a suffisamment de mystère et d'intrigue pour garder le joueur intéressé, j'aurais aimé aussi un peu de variété dans le décor

    il a plusieurs fins que vous gagnerez vous-même par vos actions au cours de la partie. J'ai été ravi de jouer à ce jeu .

    En conclusion, je tiens à dire que je recommande ce jeu pour les amateur des simulation de marche avec de l'horreur dedans et une très belle histoire avec des fins différente pour ceux qui ont apprécié Firewatch , The Park , The Vanishing of Ethan Carter et enfin Dear Esther .
    La durée de vie est plutôt courte je diras 4-5 h voir un peu plus si vous cherchez des fins différentes
    Ça vaut la peine d'acheter ce jeu avec 19,99 $ non, vous pouvez attendre pour l'obtenir autour de 10 $

    il vaut mieux ne pas jouer à ce jeu seul la nuit  ! :)    … Expand
  92. Devius
    Oct 20, 2022
    4
    An effort in emulating P. T. that ultimately ends up being a walking simulator with average or below average scares. Of course P. T. was a walking simulator, too, but it was way more original... and also it was meant to be a playable teaser, not a published game you actually had to pay in order to play.

    Putting this aside, the game offers nothing aside a decent ambient/atmosphere and an    An effort in emulating P. T. that ultimately ends up being a walking simulator with average or below average scares. Of course P. T. was a walking simulator, too, but it was way more original... and also it was meant to be a playable teaser, not a published game you actually had to pay in order to play.

    Putting this aside, the game offers nothing aside a decent ambient/atmosphere and an over-the-top, pretentious narration. This game is nothing special but thinks it is. The main form of narration is through flashback voices, documents, paintings, drawings and sketches, but sometimes it forces the narration through these means. The result is that some of the sketches and letters appear to be far-fetched and cringe. I don't even know if this can be considered to be a game since all you have to do is to walk. It is an interactive experience -- and not a particularly brilliant or compelling one. Also the depiction of mental illness leaves much to be desired: that's not what actual mental illness is... trust me on this, I'm a psychologist. All things considered, a forgettable experience. Not horrible but surely nothing worth of mentioning.    … Expand
  93. korku
    Jul 18, 2023
    7
    ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏ ‏‏‏‏‏‏‏‏
  94. denoons
    Nov 29, 2022
    1
    O jogo em sí é horrível, não possui nem um tipo de amedrontamento e não faz sentido, se você trabalha e não tem 40 anos de tempo pra investir lendo folhetos e abrindo gavetas (que por sinal não possuem conteúdo), é altamente recomendado que não jogue. Podre.
  95. Estev0n
    Nov 29, 2022
    1
    O jogo é muito fraco e não tem terror nenhum, ficar reproduzindo som alto no meu ouvido não é botar susto mas sim perca de audição cognitiva, fiquei revoltado por ter perdido 2 horas e 45 minutos da minha tarde OLHANDO para esse jogo que tenta ser o P.T. era falha miseravelmente, sinceramente, que decepção, obrigado pela atenção.
  96. Pmstz
    Jan 30, 2023
    6
    Nice video horror / claustrophobic / narrative with madness atmosphere game.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 46
  3. Negative: 2 out of 46
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Jul 23, 2016
    40
    More an incoherent collection of jump scares than a horror game, Layers of Fear occasionally spooks but doesn’t make much of a lasting impression.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    May 9, 2016
    86
    Gothic horror with a beautiful, strange setting and a strong embedded story. Linear, with a lot of hidden details. [May 2016]
  3. CD-Action
    May 1, 2016
    55
    Layers of Fear can send shivers down your spine, but it lacks a good story and moderation. It looks like developers could not decide which favourite horror motifs to use, so they used all of them and although the game started really well, after two hours I was already tired by the throng of predictable clichés and jump scares. [04/2016, p.57]
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