This game is a trip. A slow descent into madness for both the character and the player. For the most part this is just a walking simulator with some pretty easy puzzles but it's visually and emotionally engaging enough to make for a great horror experience.
Layers of Fear (2016)
- Release Date:
- Feb 15, 2016
- Metacritic:
- 73
- Developer:
- Bloober Team SA
- Publisher:
- Bloober Team SA
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About the Game
You take another drink as the canvas looms in front of you. A light flickers dimly in the corner. You’ve created countless pieces of art, but never anything like…this. Why haven’t you done this before? It seems so obvious in retrospect. Your friends, critics, business partners—soon, they’ll all see. But something’s still missing…You look up, startled. That melody… Was that a piano? It sounded just like her… But, no—that would be impossible. She’s gone. They’re all gone.
Have to focus. How long has it taken to get to this point? Too long, but it doesn’t matter. There will be no more distractions. It’s almost finished. You can feel it. Your creation. Your Magnum Opus.
Dare you help paint a true Masterpiece of Fear? Layers of Fear is a first-person psychedelic horror game with a heavy focus on story and exploration. Delve deep into the mind of an insane painter and discover the secret of his madness, as you walk through a vast and constantly changing Victorian-era mansion. Uncover the visions, fears and horrors that entwine the painter and finish the masterpiece he has strived so long to create.
Game Features:
• Psychedelic horror – A sense of insanity means each turn of the camera may completely change the look of your surroundings.
• Victorian setting – Explore a game world inspired by masterpiece paintings, architecture and décor from the 19th century.
• Original and classic art – Numerous pieces of original art and music flesh out the story and environment.
• Story-focused exploration – Only through exploring the environment can you uncover the details of the painter’s dark and tragic past.
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User Reviews
game gives me a headache when I move around.
Very good game, it can give you some goosebumps but it's not very scary. The story is is cool though. I prefer the first layers of fear so this one.
Love a good horror game, this one is very well done
Throughout the game play, the developers did such good job at portraying the girl/mc's life it made me cry because of how relatable it was to my personal life and the tiniest amount of details connote the girl's hopes and dreams but at the same time her sadness
just walking around, going insane. sounds like a night i would have. (my cat is haunting me)
It's fine.
actually kinda sad but good horror game it scary
peak
I enjoyed it, good horror game,.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q8400
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 1GB / Radeon R7 250X 1GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Supported Gamepads: Microsoft Xbox 360 Games for Windows (Wired), Microsoft Xbox One Controller (Wired), Sony PS4 DualShock 4 controller (wired), Steam Controller
FAQ
How much does Layers of Fear (2016) cost?
Layers of Fear (2016) costs $19.99.
What are the system requirements for Layers of Fear (2016)?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q8400 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 1GB / Radeon R7 250X 1GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 5 GB available space Additional Notes: Supported Gamepads: Microsoft Xbox 360 Games for Windows (Wired), Microsoft Xbox One Controller (Wired), Sony PS4 DualShock 4 controller (wired), Steam Controller
What platforms is Layers of Fear (2016) available on?
Layers of Fear (2016) is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Layers of Fear (2016) worth buying?
Layers of Fear (2016) has 92% positive reviews from 25 players. Metacritic score: 73/100.
When was Layers of Fear (2016) released?
Layers of Fear (2016) was released on Feb 15, 2016.
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