Denny Connolly
Game RantLayers of Fear Review
Published 2/15/2016
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PS4 / Linux / PC / iOS / Mac / XONE - 2/16/2016
Layers of Fear
Layers of Fear is a psychedelic horror that will keep you on-edge for the reminder of the game. Delve deep into the mind of an insane painter and discover the secret of his madness, as you walk through a constantly shifting house. Heavily inspired by the masterpiece paintings from the past centuries, and the architecture and décor from the XIX century. Layers of Fear is a truly unique experience, where each move of the camera can change your surroundings. Layer by layer uncover the visions, fears and horrors that entwine the protagonist and finish the masterpiece he has strived so long to create.
- Developer
- Bloober Team, EXNOA LLC
- Publisher
- Bloober Team
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Critic avg
75
36 scored reviews
Total coverage
36
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Score range
40–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 75 across 36 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 80–89 band.
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36 included scored reviews
90–1008 reviews · 22%
80–8911 reviews · 31%
70–797 reviews · 19%
Below 7010 reviews · 28%
Showing 21-30 of 36 matching critic reviews. 36 total critic reviews. Page 3 of 4.
Edwin Evans-Thirlwell
EurogamerLayers of Fear review
Published 2/15/2016
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Read originalCharles Husemann
Gaming NexusLayers of Fear Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 2/15/2016
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80
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Read originalLayers of Fear Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?"
Published 2/14/2016
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100
+25 vs critic avg
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Read originalRavi Sinha
GamingBoltLayers of Fear Review – Invisible Monsters
Published 2/14/2016
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80
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Read originalSarah Marchant
GamingTrendA dark portrait — Layers of Fear review
Published 2/14/2016
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90
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalChaz Miller
TwinfiniteLayers of Fear Review
Published 2/14/2016
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80
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Read originalJordan Devore
DestructoidReview: Layers of Fear
Published 2/14/2016
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70
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Read originalMatt Thrower
GameSpotLayers of Fear Review
Published 2/14/2016
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Read originalLeon Hurley
GamesRadar+Layers of Fear review
Published 2/14/2016
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+25 vs critic avg
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