SeekerLayers of Fear
Layers of Fear serves up a series of atmospheric and often surreal trips through the shattered psyches of some seriously tortured artists. It’s made all the more eye-catching thanks to Unreal Engine 5, and the addition of the flashlight provides some interesting new ways to both interact with your surroundings and mitigate the frustration of the stalker encounters previously suffered in the original games. However, its sleight of hand scare tactics are still all too clearly telegraphed and this predictable formula grew stale long before I reached the end of each of its main story threads. Ultimately Layers of Fear comes across as a largely scare-free 13-hour crawl through a string of mildly creepy hallways as opposed to a truly terrifying trek into darkness.
Product details
- Psychedelic horror – A sense of insanity means each turn of the camera may completely change the look of your surroundings.<br>
- Victorian setting – Explore a game world inspired by masterpiece paintings, architecture and décor from the 19th century.<br>
- Original and classic art – Numerous pieces of original art and music flesh out the story and environment.<br>
- Story-focused exploration – Only through exploring the environment can you uncover the details of the painter’s dark and tragic past.<br>
