Billy Givens
GamingBoltLayers of Fear 2 Review – Mannequins, Monsters, and Monotony
Published 5/29/2019
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40
-32 vs critic avg
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 5/28/2019
Layers of Fear 2
Layers of Fear 2 is a first-person psychological horror game with an emphasis on exploration and story. Players control a Hollywood actor who heeds the call of an enigmatic director to take on the lead role in a film shot aboard an ocean liner. Beware, for all may not truly be what it seems.
- Developer
- Bloober Team
- Publisher
- Gun Interactive, NA Publishing
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72
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Critic avg
72
49 scored reviews
Total coverage
49
All coverage currently scored
Score range
40–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 72 across 49 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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49 included scored reviews
90–1005 reviews · 10%
80–8912 reviews · 24%
70–7914 reviews · 29%
Below 7018 reviews · 37%
Showing 21-30 of 49 matching critic reviews. 49 total critic reviews. Page 3 of 5.
Aaron Greenbaum
TwinfiniteLayers of Fear 2 Review
Published 5/28/2019
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Siddiqui
NoobFeedLayers of Fear 2 Xbox One X Review
Published 5/28/2019
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Score
85
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrendan Lowry
Windows CentralLayers of Fear 2 for Xbox One review: A solid and atmospheric horror game that falls short of greatness | Windows Central
Published 5/28/2019
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalCodi Spence
GamingTrendGamingTrend Layers of Fear 2 Review
Published 5/28/2019
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85
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalVikki Blake
EurogamerLayers of Fear 2 - eagerly anticipated horror sequel falls flat
Published 5/28/2019
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75
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve Wright
StevivorLayers of Fear 2 Review: Preparing for its role
Published 5/27/2019
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60
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalLiam Croft
Push SquareLayers of Fear 2 - Tame Scares Are a Slight Dampener on Impressive Sequel
Published 5/27/2019
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseLayers of Fear 2 PS4 Review - PlayStation Universe
Published 5/26/2019
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Score
65
-7 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalAaron Riccio
Slant MagazineLayers of Fear 2 Review: Terrifying, Yes, Though Much Too Script-Bound
Published 5/26/2019
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70
-2 vs critic avg
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