#Layers of fear 2 full

Headphones amplify the atmosphere tenfold, as you’ll hear noises all around you as well as the rather disturbing noises coming for God knows what in the distance. In terms of the actual ‘horror’ elements, the parts which had me scared to look behind myself in real life, the game delivers them both physically and via the audio. The gameplay itself is broken up between linear exploration, puzzles, stealth and running like your arse is on fire! In a way, I would actually liken this game to Close to the Sun as it has a very similar tense atmosphere aboard a very restrictive ocean liner – only Layers of Fear 2 messes with your head when doors vanish as you turn around, and walking through a door could technically lead you right back into the room you thought you just left… It’s down as a psychological thriller and I believe that’s the best way to describe it. Layers of Fear 2 isn’t your standard 100% horror game – or at least not what I would class as a horror game. However, things aren’t as they seem – the hallways are stripped of life, the walls are painted in blood, and the atmosphere is creepy as heck! Thankfully, you have a rather nice cabin which you are assigned to, so you eagerly await further instructions here, within the safety of these walls.Īfter watching a rather confusing video which was delivered to you, and taking inspiration from your director (Candyman himself, Tony Todd), the customary mindfuckery which Bloober Team are well known for begins to take place! Just who are you? Why are you actually here? Who are the two children who guide you around the ship with chalk? What the hell is that disfigured creature chasing you around the depths of the ship? And most importantly, Why has the entire ship layout changed as I simply turned around? WTF is going on? Our protagonist is a Hollywood actor – which we don’t find out the identity of until the final cutscenes – who has been summoned to perform as the lead role for a film whilst the ship is on its journey. Layers of Fear 2 is set aboard a large luxury oceanic liner on its maiden voyage. Not only did this game push me to my limits in terms of jumps and horrific imagery, but the game also made me fear my own surroundings, I no longer felt safe in my own home without any of the lights on.

#Layers of fear 2 full

Almost six hours later and I was still shaking as the credits rolled on my first full playthrough of the game.

I played the game as everyone else should, as soon as it turned dark I turned off all the lights, put on my headphones, and ensured my drink was in a bottle with a lid (for when I inevitably knock it over with sheer fright). So, when I saw that Layers of Fear 2 was coming out next week, the sequel to their hit 2016 game, I had to play it. However, a few months ago I reviewed >Observer_ on the PS4, a psychological thriller/horror game from Bloober Team, which I loved.

I don’t get any thrills or sense of enjoyment out of running away from things I can’t fight whilst hiding under the table until they casually walk on by. There’s a certain genre I’m not the biggest fan of, the horror genre.