Layers of Fear has an average rating of 53% based on 4 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (3/5), the worst by Game Informer (5/10). The game was released on February 15, 2016 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iOS, macOS and Linux. Metacritic score is 72, players on RAWG rate the game 70%.
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What critics praise
„Layers of Fear almost feels like two different games smashed together to make up a single experience. Its first half is brutally chilling, deeply frightening and an overall success.“
Layers of Fear has an average rating of 53% based on 4 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (3/5), the worst by Game Informer (5/10).
When was Layers of Fear released?
Layers of Fear was released on February 15, 2016.
What platforms is Layers of Fear available on?
Layers of Fear is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iOS, macOS and Linux.
How long does it take to beat Layers of Fear?
Players on RAWG spend on average 3 hours playing Layers of Fear.
Is Layers of Fear worth playing?
It depends on your taste. Layers of Fear has an average rating of only 53% and the reviews are mixed. Critics largely agree on the rating.
What games are similar to Layers of Fear?
Games similar to Layers of Fear are for example Life is Strange - Episode 4: Dark Room, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, Sky Force Reloaded, BioShock: The Collection and Need for Speed Heat.
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3/5
HardcoreGamer
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5/10
Game Informer
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Ranking
#338
of 709 games released in 2016
better than 52 % of games
Layers of Fear almost feels like two different games smashed together to make up a single experience. Its first half is brutally chilling, deeply frightening and an overall success. Its unique use of perspective and camera manipulation, though derivative, evokes a sense of dread so powerful that it becomes frightening to even turn on your gaming device to play it. It quickly becomes apparent about...
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Layers of Fear has been beaten 10 times and is worse than most games compared. Our recommendation - try another game instead.
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