- February 16, 2016
- Anshar Studios
- 4h median play time
Layers of Fear
One of the best horror games ever made, this will scare you in incredibly clever ways and make you question everything you see.
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"Layers of Fear" is a first-person psychedelic horror game that focuses on story and exploration. As an artist, you delve into your own madness while trying to complete your magnum opus, encountering a series of unsettling events and supernatural phenomena. The game features a detailed, interactive environment and a haunting, atmospheric soundtrack.





- The game features a hauntingly immersive atmosphere, enhanced by stunning visuals and a beautifully composed soundtrack that effectively complements the narrative.
- The emotional depth of the story resonates strongly with players, exploring themes of madness and trauma, and often leading to a profound connection with the characters.
- Character development is well-executed, with a unique presentation that adds depth to the protagonist's journey and enhances player engagement through environmental storytelling.
- The gameplay is largely repetitive and lacks depth, often feeling like a walking simulator with minimal interactions and predictable jump scares.
- Many players find the story predictable and unsatisfying, with a disappointing climax that leaves little sense of completion or closure.
- The game suffers from optimization issues, with performance problems reported on lower-end systems, detracting from the overall experience.
- story7,710 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story of "Layers of Fear" is a psychological horror narrative centered around a painter's descent into madness, exploring themes of obsession, loss, and the impact of trauma on family dynamics. Players uncover the story through environmental storytelling, scattered notes, and flashbacks, piecing together the tragic past of the protagonist and his family as they navigate a hauntingly surreal mansion. While the narrative is engaging and atmospheric, some players find it predictable and feel that the gameplay can become repetitive, with the horror elements relying heavily on jump scares rather than deeper psychological tension.
“A fantastic game, engaging and tragic story.”
“Crazy, the story is really good; they tell the story of domestic life that must be mutually understood. What makes it cool here is the atmosphere that gives the player goosebumps at the same time amazed, especially the good music.”
“The story is truly moving and reminds us about some very important lessons life gives us again and again.”
“The little story that exists is revealed right from the beginning in very unsubtle ways and barely added onto throughout the game as most of what occurs is just the same thing over and over again.”
“The story, meant to be the game's main hook, didn't quite resonate with me.”
“The story is very much open to interpretation with a disappointing climax. You will finish this game without the satisfaction of finishing the game; there isn't really a sense of completion or closure to the story.”
Layers of Fear review
One of the best horror games ever made, this will scare you in incredibly clever ways and make you question everything you see.
100%Layers of Fear Review - Falls Flat
A beautiful and potentially fantastic horror story squandered by cheap scares presented at a breakneck pace.
40%Layers of Fear review
One of the best horror games ever made, this will scare you in incredibly clever ways and make you question everything you see.
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