The WhatsNext verdict
For Players who want slow, unsettling horror driven by atmosphere and a story they piece together themselves: Each area of the ocean liner is staged to build dread, and the clues scattered through it reward players who look closely. Tradeoff: The slow pace and reliance on reading the environment can frustrate players who want constant action or direct guidance.
What it does best
horror
mystery
The setup
What you are walking into
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.
Where it lives
PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox OneNintendo Switch
Genre
AdventureIndie
Vibe
HorrorMystery
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