Layers of Fear

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  • Summary: Layers of Fears is a first-person psychedelic horror chronicle focused on tense exploration and immersive storytelling - a new game built upon the foundations of Layers of Fear, LOF: Inheritance, and Layers of Fear 2 with a surprising new story and gameplay direction.

    Created with the    Layers of Fears is a first-person psychedelic horror chronicle focused on tense exploration and immersive storytelling - a new game built upon the foundations of Layers of Fear, LOF: Inheritance, and Layers of Fear 2 with a surprising new story and gameplay direction.

    Created with the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5 technology, the game will support Ray Tracing, HDR effect, 4K resolution, and make use of the Lumen system to offer the most immersive and visceral horror experience.

    Layers of Fears will be the complete, definitive and at the same time unpredictable way to discover the stories of artists enslaved by their obsessions. Prepare for an exquisite horror experience thanks to the expanded plot lines that will cast a new light on the overarching narrative.    … Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. TheXboxHub
    Jun 15, 2023
    100
    If you are still to play Layers of Fear then you are in for a treat with Layers of Fear (2023). And even if you have played it before, you should head back in and be terrified once more.
  2. SomosXbox
    Jun 15, 2023
    93
    Bloober Team brings us this soft reboot of the three main games, creating an anthology that automatically becomes a masterpiece. Its gameplay changes fix gameplay problems from original games, especially Layers of Fear 2, and the new stories give more depth to the plot overall. Don't doubt it and finish this Masterpiece once and for all.
  3. Movies Games and Tech
    Jul 31, 2023
    90
    Layers of Fear (2023) is a fantastic remake of a much-loved series. Built using Unreal Engine 5, you'll enjoy Ray Tracing, HDR, and 4K resolution. Furthermore, every game in the series runs chronologically to create a seamless and cruel experience.
  4. Gfinity
    Jun 15, 2023
    70
    Layers of Fear is an enjoyable horror romp, but fans of the series may be left yearning for a bit more innovation and narrative satisfaction.
  5. Windows Central
    Jul 2, 2023
    70
    Layers of Fear (2023) makes full use of Unreal Engine 5 to elevate its visuals, lighting, and environments to all-new heights, reimagines the original Layers of Fear, and features brand-new DLC content to tie the entire story together. Layers of Fear 2 still struggles to compare, however, and scares often fail to land.
  6. IGN Portugal
    Jun 15, 2023
    70
    Despite some mistakes, Layers of Fear is a horror game that will remain in the memory of players as one of the most appreciated of this year. Bloober Team delivered exactly what the franchise needed. With some changes in the narrative and the introduction of new details, Layers of Fear solidifies the story, not only with new plot points and mechanics, but also with new animations, collectibles and puzzles . Combining the three games into a single title is an ingenious strategy, with the studio coming out on top of this challenge.
  7. GameSpot
    Jun 15, 2023
    50
    For those who never played the original Layers of Fear games, this reimagined package is definitely a better first experience than the old versions, simply on account of looking better and adding the neat framing narrative of The Writer's Story. But for horror enthusiasts already well-versed in the series, its MO remains as smoke and mirrors. There are no real terrors lurking in the shadows just out of reach. There is only the suggestion of some, and like the many tortured artists at the center of its saga, they are left unfulfilled.

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  1. ybermit
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    Layer of fear in this version we can feel the plot in a richer way. The story with the new puzzle gave it a psychological weight, causing meLayer of fear in this version we can feel the plot in a richer way. The story with the new puzzle gave it a psychological weight, causing me to struggle with negative thinking when I finished playing this game.… Expand
  2. fabchan
    Jun 18, 2023
    9
    Layers of Fear is quite a visual feast with an incredible, atmospheric sound design; there are plenty of scary and fascinating moments alongLayers of Fear is quite a visual feast with an incredible, atmospheric sound design; there are plenty of scary and fascinating moments along the way.
    The game showcases the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5 and it runs flawlessly at 60 fps even on Series S, where I'm playing it.

    There are beautiful and intricate environments that change all of the sudden and that sometimes genuinely shocked me and made my jaw drop.
    The gameplay is pretty straightforward but engaging, keeping you immersed in the story and the atmosphere.
    The story itself is a nice example of psychological horror, with revelations and surprises that will keep you hooked.

    This is a game that I'd suggest for every fan of the genre to play, and one that will linger in your mind long after you complete it. Props to Bloober Team for this reboot.    … Expand

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#59 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2023

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