Layers of Fear 2

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Jun 5, 2019
    90
    I wish more horror games were like Layers of Fear 2. It's a mature and intelligent understanding of the deeper and more meaningful elements of horror, and while I can have as much fun as anyone creeping around a Resident Evil game and shooting the ugly monsters while being startled by the jump scares, it's something like this that I end up reflecting on well after I've finished playing, and this is the kind of game that I return to when I'm looking for an actual horror experience.
  2. LaPS4
    Aug 13, 2019
    86
    Bloober Team once again gets the most primal and instinctive fear in the body, creating a second chapter in which his way of telling a story of terror and delirium through exploration and setting will delight fans of the saga.
  3. Gameblog.fr
    Aug 1, 2019
    80
    Even though both Layers of Fear's stories are not linked, this sequel follows up the style of the original game. All the horror comes from the peculiar stagings and visuals used by Bloober Team that cause a constant sensation of anguish. Also, the different "homages" to several movie classics are a great classy touch.
  5. Jeuxvideo.com
    May 24, 2019
    75
    Even it struggles to be more than a deluxe ghost train, or that is writing is so-so at best, Layers of Fear 2 is a good choice for any psycho-horror enthusiasts, thanks to its clever mise-en-scène.

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 74
  3. Negative: 25 out of 74
  1. SuperkenGaming
    May 29, 2019
    6
    Layers of Fear 2
    Disappointing
    It breaks my heart to put out this review as I love bloobr team, The first layers of fear game is easily in    Layers of Fear 2
    Disappointing
    It breaks my heart to put out this review as I love bloobr team, The first layers of fear game is easily in my top 5 horror games of all times, the atmosphere, the story telling, the mystery, the constant shifting environments…
    It’s so underrated…
    And here we are with the squeal, and it’s on the flipside..
    So overrated
    Layers of Fear 2 is a little over 4 hour long psychological horror game...
    I would consider this a more walking simulator type much like the first game.. however way more linear…
    Instead of an abandoned house, layers of fear takes place on an abandoned ship
    which obviously means less chances to be innovative and keep the experience fresh, however there is the added element of the story that focuses around actors, storytelling, plays…
    There’s the opportunity to bring set pieces to life, and this opportunity just isn’t taken advantage of…
    My biggest issue with Layers of Fear 2 is the setting.. the environment…
    It feels the same from start to finish, there are still the shifting rooms of the first game, but these rooms just shift into basically the same room you just left, but this is far from my only problem… the story was so hard for me to follow… im either really dumb which is possible, or this story is completely pointless background noise of a mediocre haunted house experience..
    Youre not even sure who youre playing as until the end of the game.. btw there are multiple endings much like the first layers of fear, but unlike the first I couldn’t bother actually playing again to get them all…
    one critique I had with the original that was fixed here is if an item or drawer is interact able, theres usually something in it… it isn’t a drawer opening simulator like the first could feel at times
    But that’s the only saving grace
    Layers of Fear 2 just isn’t enjoyable…
    It’s not scary its not spooky, it’s just a bunch of water damage and manikins
    manikins work for like 1 cheap scare per horror game… you can’t do a whole game relying on their creepiness…
    I’ve went to like 1000 clothing stores with my girlfriend, I’ve become numb to them
    There’s not much else to say about this game
    story is unintriguing
    There’s load screens and annoying loading in between opening doors that breaks immersion and flow
    chase sequences are just annoying get lucky in a maze or die over and over
    puzzles are basically nonexistent
    the manikins are just lame
    and Environment is boring and repetitive
    If you’ve played 30 minutes, you’ve played all 4 hours
    This is the very definition of just an okay game
    I give Layers of Fear 2
    a 6/10    … Full Review »
  2. Pineapplekitten
    May 28, 2019
    3
    Loved how the first game was short and sweet. This one is far too long and yet doesn’t add much to the story. Felt like the game was veryLoved how the first game was short and sweet. This one is far too long and yet doesn’t add much to the story. Felt like the game was very disjointed and the chase moments of the game become hideously annoying rather than scary. Found myself bored and couldn’t wait to finish the game in hopes I would figure out the meaning of it all. To my disappointment I’m still not sure what the meaning of the main characters journey through 2 different endings is supposed to be. Wish I would of just watched a play-through on YouTube rather than playing it myself.… Full Review »
  3. wesker2012
    Jun 1, 2019
    7
    Layers of Fear 2 is more of an atmospheric mystery game than a horror game but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable to me. Rather, it wasLayers of Fear 2 is more of an atmospheric mystery game than a horror game but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable to me. Rather, it was more enjoyable to me in this way. The atmosphere and artistic flairs were top notch and made this game feel very unique and distinct. The only major issue I felt the game had was to experience and understand everything, you had to play through the game multiple times which could get repetitive. The plot is told through cryptic clues which you need to piece together yourself. It's a game I didn't fully understand but lingers in my head still afterwards trying to make sense of it all. I hope this game series continues as the production values are top notch and it's a solid psychological horror series.… Full Review »
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