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Layers of Fear (2016)

Layers of Fear (2016)

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Release Date: February 16, 2016

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A first person psychological horror adventure game inspired of 19th-century paintings and architecture. It was created by Polish developer Bloober Team, known for such titles as BRAWL, A-Men and Music Master: Chopin. The game is set in an ominous manor, while you assume the role of an insane painter striving to finish his masterpiece at all cost.

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Layers of Fear is a first person horror game created by Polish developer Bloober Team (known for games like A-Men 2 and BRAWL) with the view of Windows PC. The game creates a dark, psychedelic experience combining themes of madness and classical paining. The creators mixed up elements characteristic to classic horror movies, as well as solutions used in Amnesia series and games like Antichamber, Dear Esther, or Gone Home.

In the game you take on the role of a 19th-century painter striving to finish his masterpiece. In order to reach that goal you have to explore his manor in search of needed items. However, the protagonist struggles with mental problems, turning exploration into chaotic travel through the artist’s troubled mind, during which you learn of his past and the history of his family. The story is non-linear, and you unfold it by witnessing strange occurrences, reading notes scattered across the house, or listening to the hero’s memoirs.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows February 16, 2016

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 February 16, 2016

Xbox One

Xbox One February 16, 2016

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch February 21, 2018

Developer: Bloober Team

Publisher: Bloober Team

Game Series

Layers of Fear (2016)
Layers of Fear (2016)
Layers of Fear (2016)

3GAMES

Layers of Fear Game Series

Layers of Fear is a series of adventure games maintained in the convention of psychological horror, developed by the Polish company Bloober Team - an independent development studio founded in 2008. A strong inspiration for the creators of the first part was a playable teaser of the long-awaited but never completed Silent Hills - the next installment in the cult horror game series from Konami studios. The reference to such a famous title attracted the attention of both domestic and international players, and the game's success motivated the developers to work on the next projects of this ilk.

Layers of Fear Game Series

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Layers of Fear Game Guide & Walkthrough
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Last update: March 23, 2016

Layers of Fear Game Guide & Walkthrough

The guide to Layers of Fear, a game developed by Bloober Team, is a complete walkthrough for this original and sometimes exceptional horror. In this guide you will find a complete walkthrough that allows beating the game.

Layers of Fear Game Guide & Walkthrough

News

Layers of Fear Will Get a Movie Adaptation

Bloober Team informed about g a contract with Project Nerd Boss. It includes the production of a film adaptation of the horror game Layers of Fear.

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April 21, 2020

Layers of Fear Will Get a Movie Adaptation

Layers of Fear: Inheritance DLC announced, coming out next month

The story-based DLC Layers of Fear: Inheritance will let you play as the daughter of the original game's protagonist. The add-on is coming out next month.

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July 4, 2016

Layers of Fear: Inheritance DLC announced, coming out next month

Layers of Fear arriving to PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in February

Fans of horror genre should mark February 16 in their calendar, since this is the release date of Layers of Fear, a psychedelic story of an insane painter by Polish developer Bloober Team.

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January 21, 2016

Layers of Fear arriving to PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in February

Layers of Fear is a New Psychodelic Horror Game by a Polish Indie Dev Coming to PC

Polish indie developer Bloober Team announced Layers of Fear, a psychedelic horror adventure game about an insane painter. The game is promised to stand out with its constantly shifting environment and thick atmosphere.

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August 5, 2015

Layers of Fear is a New Psychodelic Horror Game by a Polish Indie Dev Coming to PC

System Requirements

System Requirements for Layers of Fear (2016) Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 2.66 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 550 Ti or better, 3 GB HDD, Windows 7.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5 3470 3.2 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce 660 Ti or better, 3 GB HDD, Windows 7.

Expansions

List of Game Expansions for Video Game:

Layers of Fear: Inheritance

Layers of Fear: Inheritance

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Expansion

August 2, 2016

Adventure

Layers of Fear: Inheritance is a full-scope story-driven DLC for the first-person horror game, Layers of Fear, by Blooper Team. The expansion, called Inheritance, does not introduce any changes in the game’s mechanics, offering instead a brand new story, whose action takes place many years after the story of the original. Players don’t control the painter himself, but his daughter – she learns that after the death of her father, the house now belongs to her. The testament also states that a part of the heritage is the most valuable thing her father ever had, but the girl has to find out on her own what it actually is. Before that happens, the girl will have to face the abnormal nightmares that have haunted her father years before.

Layers of Fear: Inheritance

Ratings

Game Ratings for Layers of Fear (2016) Video Game.

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STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (12,247)

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The main pros of the game

  • Atmosphere and Immersion: Players consistently praise the game's haunting atmosphere, immersive sound design, and detailed graphics, which enhance the psychological horror experience.
  • Story and Exploration: The narrative, which delves into the troubled mind of a painter, is engaging and encourages exploration. Many s enjoyed piecing together the story through environmental storytelling and collectibles.
  • Unique Horror Experience: The game is noted for its lack of cheap jump scares, instead relying on psychological horror elements, such as changing environments and unsettling audio cues, to create tension and fear.
  • Replay Value: Several reviews mention the game's multiple endings and the incentive to replay for different experiences, which adds depth to the narrative.

The main cons of the game

  • Limited Gameplay Mechanics: Many s noted that the game lacks action elements and is primarily a walking simulator with minimal puzzles, which may not appeal to those looking for more interactive gameplay.
  • Short Length: Some players found the game to be relatively short, completing it in around 2 to 4 hours, which may not justify the price for some.
  • Ambiguity in Storytelling: While the plot is intriguing, some players felt that certain aspects were unclear or left unresolved, potentially leading to confusion about the narrative.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

  • More Gameplay Variety: s expressed a desire for additional gameplay mechanics, such as more complex puzzles or interactive elements that could enhance engagement.
  • Greater Clarity in Story Elements: Some players wished for clearer explanations or more context regarding the story, as certain plot points were perceived as vague or difficult to understand.
  • Increased Randomness or Replayability: A few reviews indicated that after multiple playthroughs, the lack of random elements could lead to a feeling of repetitiveness, suggesting a desire for more variability in experiences during subsequent plays.

Summary

  • Overall, Layers of Fear is praised for its atmospheric storytelling and psychological horror, though it has its share of criticisms regarding gameplay depth and narrative clarity.

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