Layers of Fear Reviews

Creepy, with just the right amount of psychological, general, and jump scares.

Layers of Fear is a psychological horror game that wraps you in a suffocating blanket of confusion, fear, and eerie beauty. You play as a painter slowly losing his mind, navigating through a constantly shifting mansion that’s as much a character as the protagonist himself. The house twists and warps around you, and with each step, you’re unsure if what you’re seeing is real or just a product of your deteriorating sanity. The story is told through environmental details—paintings, notes, and disturbing visions—that guide you through the painter’s descent into madness. It's not about combat or action, but the tension comes from the unknown, the unpredictable nature of the environment, and the strange, unsettling occurrences that seem to chase you around every corner. And yes, there are plenty of jump scares, but the true horror lies in the atmosphere and the unraveling of the painter’s tragic past. If you’re looking for a horror game that digs into the mind rather than just relying on monsters or gore, Layers of Fear nails it. The game doesn’t just want to scare you; it wants to make you feel unsettled, like you’re losing your grip on reality. And, if you’re anything like me, you'll probably finish it with your heart racing and questioning if your house just moved on its own.