Layers of Fear 2 Reviews

Layers of Fear 2 is ranked in the 44th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10.0
May 24, 2019

Layers of Fear 2 is a sequel that manages to improve in many aspects its predecessor. Disorienting exploration, puzzles and escape phases blend perfectly, offering a first-rate playful offer to all players who love horror narrative experiences without hesitation. The sad story in some aspects and terrifying for others embellishes an indie product that has little to envy to "major" productions.

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6.5 / 10.0
May 22, 2021

It might still not be a very good horror game overall, but Layers of Fear 2 is a much more enjoyable experience than its disappointing predecessor. Its story and premise were much more interesting this time around, but its limited gameplay and the fact it’s just not scary at all left a lot to be desired.

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6 / 10
May 23, 2021

The Switch version is undoubtedly the worst way to play Layers of Fear 2 – but it’s still worth a look for horror fans who only have the Nintendo hybrid console available to them. The game itself carries an engrossing narrative set in a game world that’s constantly trying to surprise the player through a 5-7 hour adventure. While the puzzles are middling and the visuals less impressive than the other versions of this game, there’s plenty of scares and a thick atmosphere without a massive amount of gore.

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Jun 26, 2021

The first Layers of Fear was a really, REALLY, horrifying game… in the best way possible, of course. With its ever-changing environments and haunting narrative, it really gave me the chills when I first played it. Naturally then, I was expecting to be spooked out by its sequel Layers of Fear 2. I mean, more of the same eerie thrills but on a boat? Count me in.

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70 / 100
Jun 8, 2021

For those who want to experience the horror on Nintendo Switch. The psychological horror elements that Layers of Fear 2 wanted to offer have been left behind by too much jumpscare and repetitive gameplay.

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Jun 2, 2019

Layers of Fear 2 is a spooky horror game made for horror fans. Horror Easter Eggs Everywhere! A great game if you are a horror movie or horror video game fan.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 20, 2021

“Walking simulators” that play out as horror titles on the Switch, more often than not, have tended to be a bit of a bust for me...

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74 / 100
May 24, 2019

Diverse movie scenes, twisted dynamic levels, and a handful of good scares help make Layers of Fear 2 a fine piece of horror gaming. Better story pacing and a clearer start might have seen it outperform the competition.

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5 / 10.0
May 24, 2019

Short on puzzles and scares, Layers of Fear 2 ultimately feels like an overly dark walking simulator.

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May 23, 2019

Layers of Fear 2 ups the ante from the original game's haunted house simulator style of horror, but that still leaves it all feeling too scripted to instill any real sense of dread.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 26, 2019

this game is for those looking for an intriguing story without doing much except for linear exploration and simple puzzles.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 28, 2019

Magnifique.

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6.5 / 10.0
May 26, 2019

Although it aims to achieve the opposite, Layers of Fear 2 isn't superior to the first game. Jump scare tactics and slowly revealing story saves the game to some extent, but it doesn't bring anything new to the table.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jun 5, 2019

Short psychological horror from Bloober team offers great atmosphere with ghostly ship, but fear do not lasts until the end of story.

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8.3 / 10.0
May 28, 2019

Layers of Fear 2 is one of the best Horror games in this generation and it is better than the first entry in many ways, specially in story-telling. Fun gameplay with shape-shfting world, amazing sound design and atmosphere with a deep dark story, made Layers of Fear 2 a game that you should not miss it if you are fan of valuable horror games with amazing story-telling.

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6.5 / 10.0
Jun 1, 2019

Layers of Fear 2 is a boring game to play with questionable narrative. But it has so many absolutely beautiful scenes around every corner that you should see it for yourself.

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7 / 10
May 30, 2019

Layers of Fear 2 is most certainly not one of the best titles in horor genre, and although it's technically solid, there are lots of issues in gameplay and story telling departments. If you already enjoyed the first game, then probably you'll enjoy this one as well, but if you are looking for a deep, frightening experience, maybe you shouldn't rush into it.

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Jun 5, 2019

I wish more horror games were like Layers of Fear 2. It's a mature and intelligent understanding of the deeper and more meaningful elements of horror, and while I can have as much fun as anyone creeping around a Resident Evil game and shooting the ugly monsters while being startled by the jump scares, it's something like this that I end up reflecting on well after I've finished playing, and this is the kind of game that I return to when I'm looking for an actual horror experience.

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7 / 10
Jun 19, 2019

Layers of Fear 2 is narratively brilliant but lacks some much-needed polish that would truly make it great. The game subsequently struggles to deliver consistently over the course of its roughly eight-hour length, but it is ultimately this short campaign and its thrilling atmosphere that saves it from becoming monotonous, allowing its expertly crafted story to truly shine. The game lives up to its name as a layered and nuanced tale of horror, making it worth experiencing for any fan of the genre.

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7.5 / 10.0
Jun 27, 2019

This is still a good game that I recommend to anyone who is a fan of psychological horror titles but don’t go into it expecting to even come close to having your pants scared off.

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