Layers of Fear

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. WellPlayed
    Jun 15, 2023
    45
    Layers of Fear is an admirable remaster that uses the fresh coat of paint to bring the series’ art direction up to modern standards but the bones of the experience remain fractured. Tedious and exhausting gameplay loops and tasteless writing make even this package a nice frame on an ugly painting.
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  1. Kotaku
    Jun 15, 2023
    I am impressed with Bloober’s ground-up transformation of its series into a compact nightmare with white rats. The game is a show of strength, despite fans’ reservations for the studio’s upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake, and I admire a game that cares about art as deeply as its characters do. I only wish that it weren’t so annoying about it.

Awards & Rankings

97
#97 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2023

User Reviews

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 5 out of 15
  1. XAmirX
    Jun 20, 2023
    5
    It's kinda meh, idk.
    I mean it's fine, but not really something I would play again or recommend to my friends. Story and music was good, though.
  2. dihnk
    Jun 18, 2023
    3
    Kinda trash tbh. I was expecting more from the new content side and it's mid at best. The bugs introduced from swapping to a new engine makeKinda trash tbh. I was expecting more from the new content side and it's mid at best. The bugs introduced from swapping to a new engine make some of the old content unplayable.… Full Review »
  3. promethalien
    Jun 17, 2023
    8
    Despite some negative aspects like sound bugs, awkward looking models (especially in a mirror) and rarely encountered puzzles, BlooberteamDespite some negative aspects like sound bugs, awkward looking models (especially in a mirror) and rarely encountered puzzles, Blooberteam presented to us a wonderfully reworked game, adding a new gameplay features, updated graphics and small story segment, which connects two previous chapters (and DLC’s).

    The stories are deep, terrifying exploration of the main characters, in which players can experience their feelings, thoughts and emotions. Beautiful, surreal designs, atmospheric immersive visuals, detailed environments, excellent music and philosophical questions will open to you with Layers of Fear, only when you will let this to yourself, and give it a time and opportunity. This os NOT a classical horror games - there’s no survival elements or tense gameplay mechanics. If you concentrate on the stories of Layers of Fear and drown to its immersive experience - you will be fully rewarded. P.S. Blooberteam - you are a great guys, hope your Silent Hill will be amazing    … Full Review »
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