Layers of Fear

 Xbox Series X
User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 3 out of 9

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  1. 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 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    Layers 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
  2. 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 me to struggle with negative thinking when I finished playing this game.

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#83 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2023
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#59 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2023

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. 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.
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  2. Xbox Tavern
    Jul 13, 2023
    63
    Writing this conclusion brings a tear to my eye; on one hand, Layers of Fear looks beautiful, controls well and does give you a sense of horror. But then there is the gameplay loop – as I started playing I noticed more and more that Layers of Fear relies more on walking and looking than traditional horror gameplay. After about 30 minutes of picking notes up to “read” (the voice acting was excellent), I was disappointed. I wanted/thought more would happen. My interest did pick up once we got the lantern, however, that was short-lived. Some of the puzzles were good but overall I was left very short-changed and rather let down by what I got (or didn’t get) out of it.
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  3. 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.
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