Layers of Fear 2

Layers of Fear 2 is a psychological horror video game developed by Bloober Team and published by Aspyr. It was released on Linux, Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One worldwide in 2018, and is a sequel to Layers of Fear.

Layers of Fear 2
Developer(s)Bloober Team
Publisher(s)Aspyr
Designer(s)
  • Michał Król
  • Paweł Niezabitowski
Programmer(s)
  • Eryk Dykiel
  • Mariusz Szaflik
Writer(s)Andrzej Mądrzak
Composer(s)Arkadiusz Reikowski
EngineUnity
Platform(s)
Release
  • Linux, Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • 16 February 2016
  • Nintendo Switch
  • 21 February 2018
Genre(s)Psychological horror
Mode(s)Single-player

In Layers of Fear 2, the player controls an actor on board a ship following instructions of an unseen director. The gameplay, presented in first-person perspective, is story-driven and revolves around puzzle-solving and exploration.

Gameplay

The player takes control of an actor aboard a ship. As the player explores the ship, he comes across reels of film and camera equipment, as well as various built sets. The voice of the films director appears to be piped in at certain points, when the actor is expected to complete a certain task. Whether or not the player complies with the directors instructions influences the dialogue and ending of the game.

Reception

Layers of Fear 2's reviews were mixed, with positive attention given to the overall story and aesthetic. Steve Petite with IGN called it "the most stunning horror game of this generation" and lauded its "hauntingly beautiful writing."[2]

References
  1. "Layers of Fear 2 Review". Metacritic. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  2. Petite, Steve (24 May 2019). "Layers of Fear 2 Review". IGN. Retrieved 5 March 2022.


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