Layers of Fear (2015)

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

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 46
  3. Negative: 2 out of 46
  1. The Escapist
    Feb 14, 2016
    100
    The true masterpiece is the endless struggle to create art. Jump scares and predictable tricks in horror games won't work anymore. The story of the artist is intriguing while still making you feel tense and uneasy about what you see. Layers of Fear made story, gameplay, and atmosphere work together in harmony.
  2. GameOver.gr
    Feb 24, 2016
    90
    Layers of Fear is probably the scariest game of all time. A nightmarish journey through the mind of a deranged talented painter. Riveting atmosphere, fitting music and otherworldly scenes are going to haunt your thoughts for several days after the completion of your walkthrough. Magnificent.
  3. Hooked Gamers
    Feb 24, 2016
    85
    If you're a horror fan, or even just a fan of storylines that make you think, Layers of Fear should be right up your alley. Though it can be completed in a couple of sittings or less, it's an experience not easily forgotten.
  4. Multiplayer.it
    Feb 14, 2016
    75
    This horror experience infuses deep feelings of fear, both through great sound and images. However there should have been bigger interactions and extended puzzle solutions.
  5. ActionTrip
    Mar 4, 2016
    70
    Despite the abundance of clichés, you can see that a lot of effort went into setting the right tone and atmosphere. There are some downright mind-blowing scenes and unique uses of audio and color.
  6. GameSpot
    Feb 14, 2016
    70
    On the surface, this is a simplistic horror game with a claustrophobic atmosphere and plenty of creepy moments. The straightforward puzzles and unusual visuals give it wide appeal. Beneath that there are secrets to uncover and the subliminal pleasure of playing as the monster. For those that want to probe deeper there are angles of art and psychology to ponder. Stacked up like the rickety tiers of a gothic building, Layers of Fear proves aptly named.
  7. Quarter to Three
    Feb 15, 2016
    20
    In other words, not so much a game as a tool to drive traffic to someone’s YouTube channel. That’s not game development. It’s pandering.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 96
  3. Negative: 20 out of 96
  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 -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!… Expand
  2. 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    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
  4. Adrih
    Jun 1, 2019
    9
    Hours of terror, suspense, multiple endings, achievements, collectibles and a masterpiece of a soundtrack. The game brings an awesome storyHours 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.… Expand
  5. 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 adventureThe 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… Expand
  6. 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 ruinedLayers 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.… Expand
  7. 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 этоза 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
  8. Nikitos_Sen
    Mar 3, 2022
    0
    Всегда считал, что игры вне политики! Не ожидал от игровой студии, которая должна ориентироваться на обычных игроков и то, чтобы дарить людямВсегда считал, что игры вне политики! Не ожидал от игровой студии, которая должна ориентироваться на обычных игроков и то, чтобы дарить людям хорошие эмоции…что студия будет наказывать обычных людей за решения принятые правительством! Раз игровая студия решила вмешаться в политику, то и оценку она получит не за игру!… Expand

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