Layers

About Layers

Layers is a single player casual platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by Salus Games and was released on November 13, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Layers is a puzzle platformer that has a unique twist. A level is made of up the 2 different layers which can interact with each other in certain ways. Use this interaction to solve the puzzles and get all the characters to the exit doors.

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Single-Player

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Reviews

60%Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Innovative and engaging dual-layer mechanic that requires creativity and strategic thinking.
Well-designed puzzle progression with gradually increasing challenge and rewarding problem-solving.
Minimalist art style and sound design that complement the gameplay and maintain player focus.
Includes a level editor and Steam Workshop integration to extend replayability through community-created content.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, impacting gameplay and progression.
Minimalist visuals and sound may feel too basic or unpolished for players expecting richer presentation.
Lacks narrative depth and has a relatively short campaign, which may disappoint players seeking longer or story-driven experiences.
PC version feels like a direct mobile port with limited customization options and technical compromises.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay of Layers is centered around a well-executed dual-layer mechanic that offers a unique and engaging puzzle platforming experience. Its thoughtful progression introduces mechanics gradually, maintaining challenge without frustration, while community-driven content extends its replayability. Overall, the intelligent design and rewarding mechanics make the gameplay consistently enjoyable.
- “Developed and published by Salus Games, Layers is an inventive puzzle platformer that demonstrates how a single well-executed mechanic can become the foundation of an engaging and memorable experience.”
- “The game's dual-layer mechanic is its greatest strength, transforming every stage into an exercise in spatial awareness.”
- “The result is a gameplay loop that remains engaging throughout the campaign without becoming unnecessarily frustrating.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The graphics are low quality with no options to adjust resolution or customize settings, resulting in a visually unimpressive experience that falls short of typical PC game standards.
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customise the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low quality graphics.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including major bugs that prevent level completion and cause gameplay disruptions. These technical problems greatly hinder the overall experience despite the puzzle design.
- “It is buggy as hell, I couldn't even get through level 3 (time slowed down kind of and I could jump higher, I even managed to get all 3 balls to one door but the level didn't complete).”
- “Game is incredibly buggy, bland, and an extremely boring puzzle platformer.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story emphasizes logic, observation, and careful planning over action or elaborate narrative, creating a thoughtful and strategic experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is calm and relaxing, enhanced by an understated soundtrack and subtle sound effects that perfectly complement its thoughtful, steady pacing.
- “Likewise, the understated soundtrack and subtle sound effects contribute to a calm atmosphere that complements the game's thoughtful pace, creating an experience that is relaxing even when the puzzles become demanding.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music features an understated, subtle soundtrack that enhances the game's calm and thoughtful atmosphere, providing a relaxing experience even during challenging puzzles.
- “Likewise, the understated soundtrack and subtle sound effects contribute to a calm atmosphere that complements the game's thoughtful pace, creating an experience that is relaxing even when the puzzles become demanding.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's replayability is enhanced by the ability to design and share custom stages, offering endless new challenges and encouraging creativity within the player community.
- “The ability to design and share custom stages significantly extends the game's replay value, allowing dedicated players to create increasingly elaborate puzzles for others to solve.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The monetization of Layers is criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling it is an unrefined mobile app repackaged for PC without added value, reflecting greedier mobile developer practices.